EX-STRICTLY stars Zara McDermott and Laura Whitmore were seen for the first time since the BBC bullying probe at last night’s Glamour Women of the Year Awards. TV presenter Laura wore a strapless, black Vivienne Westwood dress to the ceremony — and spoke out about the result of the investigation into dance pro Giovanni Pernice , whom she partnered on the 2016 series. The BBC apologised to Sherlock star Amanda Abbington , 50, on Monday following complaints she made against her dance partner Giovanni, her partner during last year’s series.
It upheld some of the complaints made against him but cleared him of physical aggression towards the actress. Yesterday, Laura, 39, said: “I hope this helps people realise they should not be subjected to abusive behaviour in the workplace . “There’s so much more to this but, in black and white, there were complaints upheld and an apology made.
“And the perpetrator no longer works for the channel.” Former Love Islander Zara wore a slender pink gown to the bash, after finding herself at the centre of the second scandal to hit Strictly. It was revealed in July she was kicked by her professional partner Graziano Di Prima , 30, during training.
He was sacked by the BBC after documentary maker Zara complained and spoke to the investigation team looking into Amanda’s claims about Giovanni, 34. When asked about Strictly, Zara, 30, said last night: “I won’t be commenting.” Other stars at the ceremony at Raffles OWO Hotel in Lon.