Before her Strictly Come Dancing woes, Amanda Abbington faced a heartbreaking ordeal that severely impacted her mental health. In a recent interview, the star discussed the outcome of the BBC's internal investigation into allegations she made against her former dance partner Giovanni Pernice. After a six-month probe into Amanda's claims, the bosses concluded that the Italian dancer had not physically abused her but did validate her complaints about verbal bullying and harassment.
Giovanni, who is no longer part of the show, has consistently refuted the allegations and recently expressed his relief on social media that 'it's over'. The Sherlock actress opened up to Victoria Derbyshire about the accusations she made against her former Strictly partner, describing the past year as one of 'the worst' in her life. Amanda has also previously shared details about another challenging time in her life, which followed her painful separation from fellow actor Martin Freeman, best known for his role as Tim in The Office.
The pair first met on the set of the 2000 film Men Only and went on to collaborate on several projects over the years, including The Debt, The Good Night, and The Robinsons, with their onscreen chemistry earning praise from critics. Most notably, the ex-couple portrayed husband and wife Dr John Watson and Mary Morstan in the popular BBC drama Sherlock, featuring Benedict Cumberbatch as a modern-day Detective Sherlock Holmes. Amanda and Martin had built a life behind the .
