Amanda Abbington took centre stage on ITV's Lorraine to shed further light on the Strictly Come Dancing scandal. The 50-year-old actress took a seat next to Christine Lampard to update on the situation, following the claims she'd made against her pro-partner Giovanni Pernice, accusing him of "bullying" and "abusive" behaviour while they were in training. Since her claims were aired, the Italian champion dancer has departed the programme and an investigation into his conduct was launched by the BBC .
After Amanda spoke out against the glizy show, a whole array of concerning claims were also put forward to the broadcasting giant, with many people now coming forward to share their own harrowing experiences. Amanda doesn't want Strictly to come to an end Read More Related Articles Emmerdale star won't ever do reality TV again after being 'carted off to hospital' Read More Related Articles Amanda Abbington slams 'cruel, mean' Giovanni as she speaks out on Strictly 'abuse' In a discussion with Christine on the daytime favourite, the host quizzed on what Amanda hoped would be the future for the programme. Christine asked: "What do you think should happen for Strictly next? With the show, with the proceedings?" Amanda told her: "I love Strictly.
I think this is just an anomaly, I always wanted to do that show. I think it's a beautiful British institution and everybody loves it. It's like when I was a kid watching Morecambe and Wise, it's the same thing, you tune in every Saturday nig.