Amanda Abbington’s partner Jonathan Goodwin praises her after Giovanni Pernice Strictly probe

Jonathan Goodwin commends Amanda Abbington

Amanda Abbington's partner, Jonathan Goodwin, has spoken out in support of her following the BBC's investigation into Giovanni Pernice. The Corporation spent six months looking into 17 complaints made by Amanda, resulting in six upheld complaints and an apology to her.

Giovanni Pernice responds

Despite the outcome, Giovanni Pernice seems content with the results of the investigation. A statement from his spokesman expressed disappointment in Amanda Abbington's response, denying allegations of abuse, threats, or intimidation.

Amanda Abbington's interview on BBC Newsnight

Amanda Abbington recently appeared on BBC Newsnight, where she detailed her experiences with Giovanni Pernice. She accused him of inappropriate behavior during rehearsals and shared emotional moments with other celebrities who had partnered with him in the past.

BBC's response and apology

The BBC concluded its review, upholding some of Amanda's complaints. They emphasized the importance of maintaining high standards on Strictly Come Dancing and apologized to Amanda for any negative experiences she had during her time on the show.