Amanda Abbington: I thought ‘long and hard’ before making Strictly complaintHannah Roberts, PA Entertainment ReporterActress Amanda Abbington has said she “would not have been able to live with myself” if she had stayed silent about her Strictly Come Dancing experience. The 50-year-old, who left the show early in 2023, said she thought “long and hard” before making a complaint to the BBC about the behaviour of former dance partner Giovanni Pernice due to the “backlash” she would receive. Speaking to the Sun On Sunday, Sherlock actor Abbington said: “I found Giovanni’s behaviour unnecessary, abusive, cruel and mean. “I had to think long and hard about making a complaint because I knew the backlash I would get. Amanda Abbington (Ian West/PA) Photo by Ian WestDi Prima said in a statement that he deeply regrets “the events that led to my departure from Strictly”.

Source: Irish Independent July 21, 2024 13:59 UTC