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Giovanni Pernice breaks silence after Strictly investigation as BBC apologises to Amanda Abbington
Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice is “relieved” that he has been cleared of claims that he was physically aggressive towards his former dance partner Amanda Abbington
Amanda and Giovanni were partnered on the BBC dance show last year, but the Sherlock actress pulled out citing “personal reasons”, later claimed she was subject to a “toxic environment” and “inappropriate, mean, nasty bullying”. (Image: Ray Burniston/BBC/PA Wire)A written statement from Amanda said it “was not an easy thing to do” to come forward, and she has been “accused of being a liar, a troublemaker and of being ‘mad and unstable’” and that she and her children had been threatened. The BBC statement also said it has taken “extensive steps to enhance our duty of care for everyone on the show”, which include regular welfare meetings, 15 training room observers in place for rehearsals, the offer of a pre-series psychological review, and workshops for talent and crew on appropriate behaviour.
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