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What Happened to Amanda Abbington on Strictly? BBC Apology Explained
ComingSoon.netStory by Disheeta Maheshwari
scrn logline
BBC issues apology to actress Amanda Abbington over bullying allegations against her 'Strictly Come Dancing' partner Giovanni Pernice during the 2023 season.
beat sheet
- The BBC review upheld complaints of verbal bullying and harassment but did not substantiate claims of physical aggression against Abbington.
- Abbington faced significant backlash, including threats against her and her family, after making her allegations public, but she says she has no regrets about coming forward.
call sheet
Amanda Abbington, Giovanni Pernice, BBC, Strictly Come Dancing