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Why is Amanda Abbington demanding backstage Strictly footage? Everything we know about Giovanni 'feud'


Amanda Abbington, who quit Strictly Come Dancing last year after just five weeks, has reportedly taken legal action to demand backstage footage of rehearsals with Giovanni Pernice

Amanda, who is famous for her role in Sherlock alongside Martin Freeman, has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) since her time on the show, according to reports. It was an absolute joy working with my fellow contestants, they are a beautiful, hardworking and talented group of people who I love and who I will miss seeing every Friday and Saturday and competing alongside." The actress left the show after just five weeks and didn't attend the finale (Image: BBC)Rumours say Giovanni only knew Amanda was leaving when a producer told him, which made him quite upset.

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