Amanda Abbington has slammed her former Strictly Come DancingĀ partner Giovanni Pernice over hisĀ "cruel" and "abusive" behaviour.
The Sherlock actor, who took part in the 2023 series of the show,Ā has been diagnosed with PTSD following "inappropriate behaviour" from Giovanni - allegations which the dancer denies.
In a new interview withĀ The Sun on Sunday, Amanda discussed the recent allegations, telling the newspaper: "I found Giovanniās behaviour unnecessary, abusive, cruel and mean.
"I couldnāt sit back and let him do that to other people."
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Amanda Abbington feared backlash if she spoke out against Giovanni Pernice
Amanda Abbington explained that she feared there would be a backlash if she spoke out and complained to the BBC about Giovanni Pernice.
She added: "I had to think long and hard about making a complaint because I knew the backlash I would get. But I would not have been able to live with myself for future people going on that show."
āI know what happened in that room, itās on video and I have no problem with anyone seeing that. Itās a duty of care that is needed."
A representative for the Strictly Come DancingĀ star responded to these claims, telling the Mail Online:Ā "TheĀ BBCĀ has shared allegations from the inquiry with Giovanni, who has cooperated fully."
They added: "None of the allegations carried in the Sun on Sunday are included in any shape or form.
"Giovanni refutes these allegations and denies any accusations of abusive or threatening behaviour.
"He has provided substantive evidence to the investigation and he remains fully confident of clearing his name."
Newsquest hasĀ reached out to Giovanni Pernice for comment.
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