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Amanda Abbington breaks down over Strictly row - and claims BBC withheld 50 hours of Giovanni footage


Amanda Abbington has opened up about her time on Strictly Come Dancing in her first televised interview since the show, claiming that the BBC is withholding footage

The BBC has launched an inquiry into Amanda's complaint and Giovanni - who has left the show - said earlier this year: "I reject any suggestion of abusive or threatening behaviour, and I look forward to clearing my name." Amanda Abbington was emotional in the candid interviewShe added that her lawyers are currently trying to access 50 hours of rehearsal room footage filmed by BBC bosses, who installed cameras after she raised her initial concerns. The BBC Director General Tim Davies spoke out about the show earlier this week, apologising to contestants who have had an experience that "hasn't been wholly positive".

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