Strictly’s Giovanni Pernice reportedly sent a video clip to Amanda Abbington that was ‘of sexual nature’ but believed to be ‘very much banter’

The results of the BBC’s investigation into allegations of Strictly pro Giovanni Pernice’s “abusive behaviour” has been delayed again after Amanda Abbington’s latest submission of evidence.

Friends of dancer Giovanni, who strongly denies all the claims made against him, have reportedly said that Amanda is having “one last throw of the dice” by providing the latest clip to the BBC.

It comes as sources claim that Giovanni was set to be exonerated by the corporation in the probe.

However, the professional dancer is said to be “absolutely furious” that the investigation is still yet to wrap up and has reportedly lost over £100,000 in earnings while waiting to be cleared.

And now Amanda has sent a small video clip Giovanni sent her via WhatsApp to BBC bosses in the hope that it will win her case, it has been reported.

BBC sources told the Mail on Sunday that it is “sex-related” but also “very much banter”, with the suggestion from his friends that they had been on good terms at the time he sent it and that Amanda had found it funny.

“The clip was the sort of thing that might be shared around a group on a stag-do. It has a sexual theme but all very jokey. Yet if someone wants to say they are offended by it, that’s their right,” a source told the publication.

Amanda reportedly shared the clip with the BBC earlier this year but decided to raise it again. It is believed that the video does not exist any longer but that the messages concerning it may do. It has been reported that it is unknown if the BBC has seen the video.

Furthermore, it has been reported that Giovanni was first sent the video by a BBC employee, potentially complicating the matter. “If they find against Gio, they will be under pressure to take action against any employee who has passed on the clip. This would be another nightmare but as with the BBC, while they back their staff they won’t want to be accused of double standards in any way,” a source said.

It comes after the Sherlock actress suggested during an interview with Channel 4’s Krishnan Guru-Murthy – who also appeared on last year’s Strictly – that some of the “bullying” of Giovanni was “of a sexual nature”.

A tearful Abbington replied: “Yeah. I mean, you know, one of the many things.” Amanda then confirmed that the violent threats have been made by die-hard Strictly and Giovanni Pernice fans.

“When you get one of two of those, you kind of go ‘Oh god, okay’, but I was getting dozens a day on social media – like dozens of people just saying ‘you should go and kill yourself’.

Other people told me that they hope I die of cancer or said that my kids would be better off if I killed myself.”
A new development in the ongoing investigation into allegations of abusive behavior by Strictly pro Giovanni Pernice has emerged.

It has been reported that a new witness has come forward with additional evidence that may impact the outcome of the investigation.

This latest submission has caused further delays in the resolution of the case, leaving Giovanni frustrated and concerned about the impact on his reputation and earnings.

The new evidence is said to be a series of text messages exchanged between Giovanni and the complainant, Amanda Abbington, that shed light on the nature of their relationship.

While the exact contents of the messages have not been disclosed, sources close to the investigation suggest that they may reveal a different side to the story than previously thought.

It is unclear at this time how the BBC will proceed with this new information and what impact it will have on the final decision regarding Giovanni’s conduct.

The corporation is under pressure to handle the situation with fairness and transparency, considering the high profile nature of the case and the potential ramifications for all parties involved.

In the meantime, Giovanni continues to maintain his innocence and has expressed his frustration at the prolonged investigation process.

He is eager to clear his name and move on from the allegations that have tarnished his reputation and caused financial losses.

As the investigation continues to unfold, both Giovanni and Amanda await the final verdict that will hopefully bring an end to this challenging chapter in their lives.