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Giovanni Pernice hits back as Amanda Abbington brands him ‘abusive and cruel’ over Strictly behaviour: ‘It goes way beyond treading on my toe’

Giovanni Pernice has hit back as Amanda Abbington branded him "cruel" and "abusive" in a new interview about the Strictly allegations.

Giovanni Pernice has hit back as Amanda Abbington branded him “cruel” and “abusive” in a new interview amid the Strictly allegations. Rehearsal rooms should be a safe space, there is a duty of care and kindness, and that courtesy wasn’t extended to me on this job.” Giovanni has denied allegations of “abusive or threatening behaviour” (Credit: BBC)Amanda said she was “being as amenable as possible and it wasn’t being reciprocated, that’s all”.

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