Amanda Abbington has appeared to send a defiant message ahead of BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing report being published.

The Sherlock actress made allegations about dance partner Giovanni Pernice’s tough training techniques last year.

In January, it was reported the 51-year-old requested footage of the duo’s ‘tense’ training sessions, leading to a misconduct investigation.

The results of the investigation are expected to be revealed this week as Giovanni’s camp is confident that he will be cleared.

 

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“And then every Friday, after the next sort of five weeks, I would get the producer saying, on the Friday, ‘we just watched the footage back, we are shocked and horrified, we’re so sorry’.

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That was to my face on the Friday when we would go in and do the camera rehearsal. It’s out there. There is evidence out there of what happened in that room and I’m not the one who’s blocking it.

I’ve said anyone can watch it, but he (Giovanni) doesn’t want anyone to see it, which is quite telling if he’s got nothing to hide.”

A spokesperson for Giovanni said: “We are cooperating fully with the BBC’s review process. All parties have been asked to respect this process and to not speak to the media before it concludes. We will continue to respect the integrity of the investigation and believe it is the right forum for all the evidence to be reviewed.

“As part of the evidence-led review, the BBC has shared the allegations and there are none, nor any evidence, that resembles Amanda Abbington’s numerous and variable allegations. Giovanni refutes any claim of threatening or abusive behaviour, and having provided the BBC with his evidence, is confident that the review will prove this.”

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Amanda Abbington has certainly made waves with her allegations against dance partner Giovanni Pernice. The ongoing investigation by the BBC into the alleged misconduct during their training sessions has kept fans on edge.

However, Giovanni’s camp remains confident that he will be cleared of any wrongdoing. It is important for all parties involved to cooperate fully with the review process and to let the evidence speak for itself.

The public can’t help but wonder what exactly transpired during those tense training sessions that led to such serious allegations. The truth will eventually come to light, and it is crucial to respect the integrity of the investigation until its conclusion. Giovanni has vehemently denied any claims of threatening or abusive behavior, and he is eager for the review to prove his innocence.

As the drama unfolds, it serves as a reminder of the intense pressure and scrutiny that celebrities face in the spotlight. It is not easy to navigate fame while trying to maintain a sense of professionalism and integrity. Hopefully, the truth will prevail, and both Amanda and Giovanni can move forward from this challenging chapter.
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It is important for all parties involved to remember to conduct themselves with grace and respect throughout this process. The outcome of the investigation will have a significant impact on their reputations and careers. Let’s wait patiently for the BBC’s report and hope that it brings the closure that everyone involved desperately needs.

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