BREAKING NEWS Amanda Abbington slams Strictly Come Dancing's 'toxic environment' as she repeats claims against show partner Giovanni Pernice and says she suffered bullying of a sexual nature By Mark Duell Published: 09:38, 25 July 2024 | Updated: 09:48, 25 July 2024 e-mail 4 View comments Amanda Abbington today slammed the 'toxic environment' at Strictly Come Dancing as she repeated bullying allegations against Giovanni Pernice . The Sherlock actress has made a series of accusations about the teaching methods of her professional dancer partner on Strictly, who has since left the BBC One show. The couple were paired for the show last year but Abbington left after week six - and she has since made a series of allegations about her time on the programme.
Speaking to ITV 's Lorraine this morning, Abbington said: 'I felt I had to speak up because I don't want people to be frightened about speaking about if they're being bullied or if they are in a difficult situation and they feel like they are not being heard. 'I do feel I have the right to say it was a toxic environment that I was in while I was rehearsing because it was. I know what happened in the room, and it would be remiss of me if i was to say it's fine, I don't want to talk about it.
'It's important that women and men, because men get bullied as well, it's important that women feel they are in a safe space where they can say this is inappropriate behaviour and it needs be recognised. Sherlock actress Amanda Abbington appe.