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Susanna Reid supports Amanda Abbington's claims that Giovanni Pernice's 'full-on' methods left her traumatised as she admits: 'I'm sure she has reason to ask for that footage'


The Strictly Come Dancing professional, 33, was said to have had a falling out with the actress, 51, who is alleged to be suffering from PTSD following her experience on the show.

It has TV chiefs fearful future contestants will refuse to work with the dancer, who has previously garnered negative feedback from former partners including Laura Whitmore, 38, Ranvir Singh, 46, and Richie Anderson, 36. Giovanni is one of Strictly's most high-profile dancers and an emerging BBC light-entertainment face courtesy of his travel series with judge Anton Du Beke, 57, which could leave bosses with a problem. It has TV chiefs fearful future contestants will refuse to work with the dancer, who has previously garnered negative feedback from former partners including Laura Whitmore (pictured), 38, Ranvir Singh , 46, and Richie Anderson, 36

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