Giovanni Pernice's former Strictly partner Laura Whitmore breaks her silence after Amanda Abbington probe was completed Have YOU got a story? Email [email protected] READ MORE: Amanda Abbington 'could sue BBC for damages' By Amelia Wynne For Mailonline Published: 11:00, 1 October 2024 | Updated: 11:20, 1 October 2024 e-mail 1 View comments Giovanni Pernice's former Strictly partner Laura Whitmore has broken her silence after the results of the Amanda Abbington probe were released on Monday. Six of Amanda's allegations against pro Giovanni were upheld - after she made a series of bullying claims against him during her time on the show last year.
The Corporation apologised to the Sherlock actress, 50, who said she felt 'vindicated' by the investigation, despite Giovanni being cleared on 11 of 17 allegations. Laura was also partnered with Giovanni on the show in 2016 and was one of the stars who spoke to the BBC as part of the investigations after what she described as his 'inappropriate' behaviour on the show. She said she first raised concerns in 2016 with the show and in August this year accused the BBC of 'gaslighting' her over her experience with Giovanni.
Giovanni Pernice's former Strictly partner Laura Whitmore has broken her silence after the results of the Amanda Abbington probe were released on Monday Six of Amanda's allegations against pro Giovanni were upheld - after she made a series of bullying claims against him during her time on the show last year In 2018, Laur.