January 8th 2024.
Giovanni Pernice is not being investigated by the BBC after Amanda Abbington reportedly sought legal advice, according to The Agency. The Sherlock actress, 51, withdrew from the competition last year due to ‘personal reasons’ and is said to have requested footage of her rehearsal time with the 33-year-old Italian dancer. It has been reported that she was ‘really stressed by having to spend eight hours a day with Giovanni’ and ‘spent a lot of time crying’, which is said to have taken months to get over.
A source close to Giovanni has revealed that he has found ‘some of these allegations deeply unfair and offensive’. He has had support from Strictly producers and they are said to be ‘behind him’, with the claims being attributed to ‘professional jealousy’.
The BBC had a meeting with Giovanni last year but no action was taken and they have reportedly decided against launching an investigation. On Sunday, it was reported that Amanda requested footage that was filmed at the rehearsals with Giovanni. A source said that ‘things in rehearsals can become very tense’ and they described him as a ‘perfectionist’ who can be ‘incredibly full-on’.
Amanda and Giovanni competed on Strictly for four weeks together before Amanda took a week off due to ‘medical reasons’ and then withdrew from the competition the following week. In her statement announcing her exit, she thanked everyone for their ‘wonderful messages and inspiring support’.
It is not clear whether the BBC will investigate further or not, but it is clear that Amanda and Giovanni's time on Strictly was a difficult experience for both of them. We will have to wait and see what the outcome will be.
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