It comes after Amanda spoke to Channel 4 News about the Strictly pro's alleged behaviour. 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's parents say they feel "sorry" for their daughter's former Strictly partner Giovanni Pernice amid the show's on-going controversy. The actress given two interviews after making accusations of mistreatment to the Italian dance pro. In these, she was questioned about some what "abusive" behaviour she allegedly experienced at the hands of Pernice, but could not go into detail due to an ongoing BBC investigation - and now her mum and dad have weighed in.
Amanda claimed this week on Channel 4 News that she was one of many but Giovanni has vehemently denied the accusations as soon as they first came to light, reports the Mirror. Speaking to Mail+ , Amanda's parents John and Patsy have said they would feel sorry for Giovanni. They insisted their daughter is "no snowflake" and has been through difficult times before due to her "tough profession".
John said: "I'd feel sorry for him if Amanda wasn't the one involved in this. Like other dancers on Strictly he was put in a situation where he was expected to train people when he'd not been taught how to train. "They were let out of dance school at a young age.
Giovanni started at Strictly at 21 or 22. How on earth can you train people when you've not been trained to do that?" Patsy agreed by .