Giovanni Urges Fans to Disregard Claims
Giovanni Pernice has hit back after his Strictly partner Amanda Abbington made bombshell revelations against him, urging fans to ignore her claims.
Giovanni Pernice says fans should ignore the claims made against him
Amanda Abbington's Emotional Interview
Amanda broke down in tears during an explosive interview on Channel 4 News, where she admitted being Strictly's first whistleblower has been "brutal and unforgiving." She claimed that Giovanni bullied her behind the scenes on the BBC dance show, with some of the alleged abuse being "of sexual nature."
Amanda spoke out in an emotional interview last night
Additional Allegations and Response
Amanda claimed that six other people had similar experiences with Giovanni and that there is evidence to support her allegations. In response, Giovanni's spokesman urged people to wait for the review's conclusion and not to pay heed to the serious and defamatory claims made against him.
Amanda previously spoke out about the alleged abusive behavior in an exclusive interview, stating that she couldn't stay silent and had a duty to speak up for others who may face similar treatment. She emphasized the importance of addressing such behavior for the well-being of future participants on the show.