THE BBC yesterday apologised to Amanda Abbington as it finally published the findings of its report into Strictly bullying claims against Giovanni Pernice. Actress Amanda , 50, is now poised to sue the Beeb for loss of earnings and damages. She told The Sun: “I want to take the time to consider the report in detail with my advisers before deciding what happens next .
” After months of speculation, the bombshell 30-page report was seen as “vindication” by Amanda. The team for Italian pro Gio, 34, believe he too has won after being cleared of the majority of complaints. The probe found he used swear words and “belittling” language and gave negative feedback.
It also found two moments of “inappropriate behaviour of sexual banter in the workplace”. One incident in which he grabbed his crotch and made a lewd gesture breached BBC guidelines. Last night a source said: “Amanda is delighted and relieved, and feels her decision to speak out and complain has been rewarded.
“She hopes other celebs might come forward now, safe in the knowledge they, too, will be listened to. "She has been through hell and lost work as a result of going public, and is considering taking further action against the BBC for damages and loss of earnings. “Amanda suffered enormously, got formally diagnosed with PTSD, and feels the BBC breached its duty of care guidelines by not protecting her sooner.
"It’s hard to put a figure on how much she could expect if things go her way, but it co.