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Amanda Abbington 'deeply disappointed' with BBC amid Strictly's Giovanni Pernice 'protection' fears


Amanda Abbington is said to be 'deeply disappointed' with the BBC over the handling of the Giovanni Pernice bullying probe, with a report set to be published in the coming days

They said: "As well as the probe taking so long, it feels like they are protecting Giovanni to save themselves and ignoring not only her experience but that of other women who've bravely come forward." Strictly is set to return to screens in less than a week for it's new series (Image: BBC Studios/Ray Burmiston)She expressed her concerns saying: "I found Giovanni's behaviour unnecessary, abusive, cruel and mean. Also joining the line-up are eighties icon Toyah Wilcox, Wynne Evans, Paul Merson, Sarah Hadland, Tom Dean MBE and Montell Douglas.

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