‘Sherlock’ Star Amanda Abbington Says Her ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Partner Giovanni Pernice Was “Nasty” In Latest Flash Point Over BBC Show
deadline.comSherlock star Amanda Abbington has fired fresh shots in the rumbling row over the professional conduct of her former Strictly Come Dancing partner Giovanni Pernice.
Abbington performed with Pernice during the 2023 season of the BBC dance competition, but dropped out early citing “personal reasons.” The actress has reportedly engaged London law firm Carter-Ruck to pursue a complaint with the BBC about Pernice’s teaching methods.
Other celebrities who have partnered with Pernice are also said to be party to the complaint. Abbington has now spoken out about the dancer in an interview with The Mail On Sunday, telling the newspaper that Pernice was “nasty.” Pernice has denied wrongdoing.
Abbington said: “Giovanni is nasty. He was awful to a few of us.” She added: “You don’t understand how awful this all is … Giovanni’s fans have started trolling me now.
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