Get the latest gossip

Amanda Abbington DELETES social media as it is confirmed that Giovanni Pernice is NOT returning to Strictly Come Dancing


Fans were quick to notice the actress, 52, has removed both her X and Instagram accounts - probably in a bid to avoid the public backlash.

Three women, including actress Amanda Abbington (pictured last year) have hired £700-an-hour lawyers at leading London law firm Carter Ruck to pursue claims against Giovanni and the BBC Despite the furore, head judge Shirley Ballas has stood by the under-fire pro and will join him in hosting a number of dance classes in London next month alongside Anton Du Beke Sarah James, Executive Producer said in a statement: 'This year Strictly marks two decades of entertaining the nation and we will be back with a bang in September as we celebrate in style with our incredible team both on and off screen.'

Get the Android app

Or read this on Daily Mail

Read more on:

Photo of Giovanni Pernice

Giovanni Pernice

Related news:

News photo

Kai Widdrington ‘pulls out of dance workshop with Giovanni Pernice’ amid Strictly scandal

News photo

BBC facing intense backlash over Giovanni Pernice’s Strictly exit: ‘Shame on you – huge mistake!’

News photo

Giovanni Pernice mystery as Amanda Abbington deletes her account as it's revealed he's been axed from Strictly Come Dancing