Amanda Abbington was paired with Giovanni Pernice in last year’s Strictly line-up Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Amanda Abbington is reportedly set to meet with BBC bosses to discuss their handling of the investigation into the show’s bullying scandal. The Sherlock actress, 50, who quit the dancing competition last year, did so as she made a series of allegations against professional dance partner Giovanni Pernice, 33.
Following an apology from the broadcaster, Abbington opened up about reported plans to sue, telling The Sun: ‘I want to take the time to consider the report in detail with my advisers before deciding what happens next.’ Amanda has been open about the impact of her Strictly experience A source told the publication that Amanda is ‘delighted and relieved’ that some of her accusations were upheld, but feels as though she’s been ‘through hell and back and lost work’ as a result of her going public.