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Amanda Abbington 'is being supported by her ex-partner Martin Freeman amid ongoing Strictly Come Dancing scandal'

Amanda Abbington is reportedly being supported by her ex husband Martin Freeman amid the ongoing Strictly Come Dancing scandal.

Sherlock actress Amanda, 50, has made a series of accusations about her pro Giovanni Pernice's teaching methods and has described his behaviour as 'unnecessary, abusive, cruel and mean'. Although the Met Police have not formally identified anyone involved in the investigation, a spokesman confirmed that officers were called to a theatre in Finsbury Park 'following receipt of an alleged malicious communication.' In one interview, Amanda compared the dance show to 'the trenches' telling Channel 4 News that BBC producers had been left 'horrified' by clips that also allegedly exhibited 'humiliating behaviour of a sexual nature'

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