Amanda Abbington appeared on ITV Lorraine to discuss her claims that she was bullied by her Strictly Come Dancing partner Giovanni Pernice, as she demanded an apology from the BBC Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Amanda Abbington has taken the spotlight on ITV's Lorraine, opening up about the recent Strictly Come Dancing controversy.

The star, 50, joined Christine Lampard to discuss the latest developments, following her allegations against her former dance partner Giovanni Pernice , whom she accused of "bullying" and "abusive" behaviour during their training sessions. Following her public accusations, Giovanni has since left the show, prompting the BBC to initiate an investigation into his behaviour. Following this, a slew of additional troubling claims have been brought to the broadcaster's attention, with numerous individuals now stepping forward to recount their distressing experiences.

During her chat with Christine on the popular morning show, Amanda was asked about her aspirations for the future of Strictly. Christine inquired: "What do you think should happen for Strictly next? With the show, with the proceedings? ". Join the Daily Record's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.

Responding to this, Amanda expressed her affection for the show, saying: "I love Strictly. I think this is just an anomaly, I always wanted to .