July 27th 2024.
Amanda Abbington's parents have finally shared their thoughts on the recent drama involving their daughter and her former Strictly Come Dancing partner, Giovanni Pernice. In a candid interview with MailOnline, Patsy and John, Amanda's parents, expressed their sympathy for the professional dancer amidst the public fallout.
The 50-year-old Sherlock actress left the BBC series after just five weeks, citing PTSD as a result of her experience working with Pernice, who she accused of using "unnecessary, abusive, cruel and mean" teaching methods. She also raised concerns about his behavior towards other contestants on the show.
More recently, Amanda spoke out in an interview with Channel 4's Krishnan Guru-Murthy, claiming that Pernice is blocking access to 50 hours of footage that would reveal a "toxic" rehearsal room. Pernice has denied any wrongdoing.
Patsy and John, who live in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, shared their perspective on the situation, acknowledging that they feel sorry for Pernice despite their daughter's involvement. They believe that the pressure and expectations placed on the dancers, who are not trained to be teachers, is a major contributing factor to the controversy.
"As soon as I wake up in the mornings and when I go to bed at night I am worrying about it," John shared about the impact this ordeal has had on them. Patsy added, "It's been hard. She has apologized to us because of what we're going through."
The couple also reflected on how the experience has changed their daughter, with Patsy noting that she was "completely changed" during the competition. John added that Amanda's doctor diagnosed her with post-traumatic stress disorder, which ultimately led to her decision to leave the show.
Despite the difficult situation, Amanda's parents are proud of her for speaking out and standing up for herself. They also expressed their disappointment that what should have been a positive and enjoyable experience turned into such a distressing ordeal for their daughter.
Looking ahead, the BBC has announced that they will be making significant changes to the show in the upcoming season, including having a production team member present during training room rehearsals at all times. Amanda's parents hope that these changes will prevent other contestants from going through a similar experience.
Through it all, Patsy and John have remained by their daughter's side and continue to support her as she moves forward from this difficult chapter. They hope that she will be able to return to her lively and bubbly self, and that this experience will not have a lasting impact on her career.
"We'd love to hear from you," Patsy added, encouraging anyone with a celebrity story to reach out to the entertainment team. "If you've got a story to share, please don't hesitate to get in touch."
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