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Strictly's Giovanni Pernice denies abusive behaviour accusations as Amanda Abbington brands him 'cruel and mean'

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has hit back at abusive behaviour claims made his former dance partner Amanda Abbington, as he aims to 'clear his name'

Following new comments made by Amanda, in which she said Giovanni's behaviour was "abusive" and "unnecessary", the ex-Strictly pro has hit back, saying he "refutes these allegations". The statement came shortly after Amanda, who was diagnosed with PTSD after Strictly, spoke about her time on the show in a bombshell interview with The Sun on Sunday. He and fellow professional dancer Graziano Di Prima will both be absent from the line-up, as they are both under BBC investigation following accusations about their behaviour.

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