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Strictly's Giovanni Pernice hits back at Amanda Abbington over Newsnight interview in powerful terms


A spokesperson for Giovanni Pernice has accused Amanda Abbington of 'knowingly misleading the outcome' of the investigation into the former Strictly Come Dancing professional

The pro dancer's spokesperson said: "It's disappointing that Ms Abbington would knowingly mislead the outcome of the report in order to further attempt to damage Giovanni's reputation." Amanda concluded the interview by saying she 'loved Strictly' and never intended to 'cause any trouble or ruin any careers' (Image: BBC screengrab)During her candid Newsnight appearance, Amanda confessed she harbours "no regrets" over making complaints about her former TV dance partner Giovanni, even though she faced a barrage of "hundreds" of death and rape threats. Amanda Abbington and Giovanni Pernice were partners on Strictly Come Dancing (Image: PA)"I had a bomb threat sent to my place of work, threatening to blow the building up because I was pursuing this.

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