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BBC Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood jumps to defence of Giovanni Pernice in Amanda Abbington 'feud'


The Strictly Come Dancing judge has said the group of choreographers are the ‘backbone of the show’ amid the reported 'feud' between actress Amanda Abbington and pro dancer Giovanni Pernice

Read MoreRelated Articles BBC Strictly's Ellie and Vito finally confirm relationship status after months of romance rumours He explained: "The pros not only have to be creative and be able to be good choreographers, they also have to be psychiatrists, doctors, they have to be nurses, they have to be welfare guidance people", before adding: "It’s not just teaching dance." Amanda, who is famous for her role in Sherlock alongside Martin Freeman, has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) since her time on the show, according to reports.

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