Amanda Abbington is considering suing the BBC after the verdict came through on the Strictly Come Dancing bullying investigation, it has been reported. Professional dancer Giovanni Pernice ’s behaviour towards the 50-year-old actress – and his dance partner in 2023 – was investigated by the BBC, and a verdict was reached on Monday September 30. While broadcaster upheld some of Abbington’s complaints towards Pernice, 33, he was cleared of the most serious accusations.
The actress, who pulled out of the BBC One show last year citing ‘personal reasons’, later claimed she was subject to a ‘toxic environment’ and ‘inappropriate, mean, nasty bullying’. There were no findings relating to physical aggression, but complaints of verbal bullying and harassment were upheld, the PA news agency understands. Join Metro's Strictly community on WhatsApp Want to be the first to get all the latest news and rumours from the Strictly dancefloor? Join our Strictly Come Dancing WhatsApp channel to keep up to date with all the behind-the-scenes gossip about your favourite pros, judges and celebrities.
Simply click on this link , select ‘Join Chat’ and you’re in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers. Keep dancing! The BBC issued an apology to Abbington, and it is now reported that she is considering legal action against the broadcaster. Abbington told The Sun : ‘I want to take the time to consider the report in de.
