Giovanni Pernice's spokesperson has hit back at recent claims by Amanda Abbington that he was "cruel" and "abusive" to her on Strictly Come Dancing.
The Sherlock actor recently spoke with The Sun on Sunday, telling themĀ she feared speaking out.
She told the newspaper:Ā "I found Giovanniās behaviour unnecessary, abusive, cruel and mean.
"I couldnāt sit back and let him do that to other people."
Giovanni do you have any news about yours and @TheAntonDuBeke tv show ? I do !!! šāŗļø
ā Giovanni Pernice (@pernicegiovann1) March 12, 2023
When? March 21st
Where ? @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer
I canāt wait for you all to watch this š pic.twitter.com/ALbATSwYLS
The former Strictly Come Dancing contestantĀ 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."
Giovanni PerniceĀ responds to claims he was 'cruel' and 'abusive' to Amanda Abbington
However, a spokesperson for Giovanni Pernice denied the claims by Amanda Abbington.
They said:Ā "TheĀ BBCĀ has shared allegations from the inquiry with Giovanni, who has cooperated fully."
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They added:Ā "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."
This comes afterĀ claims were made against other professional dancers likeĀ Graziano DiĀ Prima, Anton Du Beke and one unnamed female star.
Newsquest hasĀ reached out to Giovanni Pernice for comment.
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