Giovanni Pernice has hit back as Amanda Abbington branded him “cruel” and “abusive” in a new interview amid the Strictly allegations.
Amanda, 50, reportedly developed PTSD following her time on Strictly Come Dancing. She and Giovanni danced together on the 2023 series.
Giovanni, 33, will not return for the 2024 series following allegations about his training methods. He has previously denied any suggestion of “abusive or threatening behaviour”.
Now, in a new interview, Amanda has hit out at Giovanni and admitted she thought “long and hard about making a complaint”.

Amanda has spoken about her Strictly experience in a new interview (Credit: BBC)

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Speaking to The Sun on Sunday, Amanda said: “I found Giovanni’s behaviour unnecessary, abusive, cruel and mean. I couldn’t sit back and let him do that to other people.
“I had to think long and hard about making a complaint because I knew the backlash I would get. But I would not have been able to live with myself for future people going on that show.
I found Giovanni’s behaviour unnecessary, abusive, cruel and mean.
“I know what happened in that room, it’s on video and I have no problem with anyone seeing that. It’s a duty of care that is needed. Rehearsal rooms should be a safe space, there is a duty of care and kindness, and that courtesy wasn’t extended to me on this job.”

Giovanni has denied allegations of “abusive or threatening behaviour” (Credit: BBC)