Amanda Abbington has said that Giovanni Pernice has “grossly mischaracterised” what happened between them on Strictly Come Dancing after the former pro said her bullying allegations left him with “suicidal thoughts” and heart damage.
The Sherlock actor claimed that Pernice, who she competed alongside on the BBC competition back in 2023, had bullied and harassed her in training – resulting in his exit from the show. Following an investigation, the BBC said that it made no findings relating to physical aggression but upheld complaints of verbal bullying and harassment.
