BBC Strictly scandal is 'just the start' as ITV show 'next' to face allegations

Amanda Abbington lodged a complaint against Giovanni Pernice (Image: BBC) It seems the allegations against the stars of Strictly Come Dancing just keep on coming, but an expert believes this is only the beginning. The BBC series has been at the centre of a storm in recent months, beginning when Amanda Abbington lodged a formal complaint against her dance partner Giovanni Pernice. The Sherlock actress, 50, claimed she was bullied by Giovanni, branding his behaviour "abusive and cruel".

She criticised the "toxic environment" at Strictly during her first live interview with Christine Lampard . The Italian dancer, 33, was suspended by the BBC pending an investigation. Giovanni has denied all claims against him .

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