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‘Sherlock’ Star Amanda Abbington Says Her ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Partner Giovanni Pernice Was “Nasty” In Latest Flash Point Over BBC Show


Amanda Abbington has branded her former 'Strictly Come Dancing' partner Giovanni Pernice "nasty" in rumbling row over the BBC show.

Abbington performed with Pernice during the 2023 season of the BBC dance competition, but dropped out early citing “personal reasons.” The actress has reportedly engaged London law firm Carter-Ruck to pursue a complaint with the BBC about Pernice’s teaching methods. The professional dancer said: “To my dear fans, you will be as surprised as I am that allegations have been made about my dance teaching methods in the media this week.

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