A second round of questioning
Amanda Abbington has faced a second round of questioning by BBC bosses regarding crude remarks allegedly made by her former Strictly Come Dancing pro partner, Giovanni Pernice. The Sherlock star, aged 50, was interviewed via video-call by two former Metropolitan Police detectives last week, focusing on new evidence and claims of sexual comments during rehearsals.
New staff recruited to monitor rehearsals
In response to the allegations, Strictly executives have hired 15 new staff members to monitor rehearsals. The BBC is said to be taking the matter very seriously, with a source close to the inquiry mentioning that Giovanni denies any wrongdoing, while Amanda stands by her statements.
Increased scrutiny and protocol
As part of the heightened scrutiny, "training room researchers" will now be present during rehearsals for eight hours a day, four days a week throughout the series. This measure aims to ensure transparency and prevent any inappropriate behavior, with researchers rotating between different training rooms to maintain professionalism.
Official response from the BBC
When questioned about the situation, a BBC spokeswoman stated that their processes are constantly reviewed but refrained from commenting on specific individuals involved in the investigation.
