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Strictly Come Dancing judges show support for Giovanni Pernice after probe verdict


Giovanni Pernice has been supported by three of the Strictly Come Dancing judges following the BBC's investigation into Amanda Abbington's misconduct claims towards him

Following the investigation, the BBC confirmed there were no findings relating to physical aggression, but complaints of verbal bullying and harassment were upheld, with an apology issued to Amanda. Sherlock actress Amanda pulled out of the BBC One show last year citing “personal reasons”, later claimed she was subject to a “toxic environment” and “inappropriate, mean, nasty bullying”. Seven months of reading everyday things in the newspaper and not be able to respond because I wanted to keep the confidentiality and privacy of the review, was a difficult time.

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