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BBC Close To Ruling On Amanda Abbington’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Misconduct Claims


The BBC is "pretty close" to finalizing an investigation into Amanda Abbington's 'Strictly Come Dancing' misconduct claims against Giovanni Pernice.

BBC director general Tim Davie told the RTS London Convention that the corporation is on the brink of ruling on Abbington’s concerns, although he did not commit to publishing the findings. In October 2023, Abbington, an actress best known for her work as Mary Watson in BBC drama Sherlock, abruptly quit Season 21 of Strictly citing “personal reasons.” It followed Strictly professional dancer Graziano Di Prima being fired after the BBC was handed rehearsal video evidence of him kicking partner Zara McDermott, the Love Island star.

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