To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser that supports HTML5video Amanda Abbington has claimed Giovanni Pernice made a shocking gesture ‘outlining his erection’ during their rehearsals for Strictly Come Dancing . The BBC ’s investigation into the Strictly scandal resulted in the broadcaster issuing an apology to Abbington, 50, and upholding some of her complaints against Pernice, 33, but clearing him of the most serious allegation. The actress pulled out of the BBC One show last year citing ‘personal reasons’, and later claimed she was subject to a ‘toxic environment’ and ‘inappropriate, mean, nasty bullying’, sparking the investigation.
Pernice, who is not part of this year’s Strictly professional dancing line-up and has since joined an Italian dance show, previously rejected ‘any claim of threatening or abusive behaviour’. There were no findings relating to physical aggression in the investigation, but complaints of verbal bullying and harassment were upheld, it is understood, reported to be six of 17 total complaints. 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.
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