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Amanda Abbington and Giovanni Pernice bullying controversy deepens as 'industry insider asks for anyone treated inappropriately while working on Strictly to come forward'


The BBC launched an investigation after Strictly dancer Giovanni Pernice , 33, was accused of 'threatening and abusive behaviour' while working with celebrity contestants on the show.

The BBC launched an investigation after Amanda's Strictly dance partner Giovanni Pernice, 33, was accused of 'threatening and abusive behaviour' while working with celebrity contestants on the show, including the actress, 50, Ranvir Singh and Laura Whitmore. The BBC launched an investigation after Amanda's Strictly dance partner Giovanni Pernice (pictured), 33, was accused of 'threatening and abusive behaviour' while working with celebrity contestants on the show, including the actress, 50, Ranvir Singh and Laura Whitmore Amanda later rubbished reports Giovanni had asked the BBC to record his rehearsals with the actress over growing concerns about her behaviour - claiming she had requested their dance practices to be filmed, not him.

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