Amanda Abbington Criticizes BBC's Strictly Investigation

Actress Amanda Abbington is reportedly under renewed scrutiny by BBC officials as part of an investigation into her experience on "Strictly Come Dancing" with professional dancer Giovanni Pernice. Abbington has characterized Pernice's training methods as "unnecessary, abusive, cruel and mean," raising serious concerns about the treatment of contestants on the popular show. Allegations have surfaced regarding an inappropriate video allegedly shared by Pernice, along with a "lewd remark" he made about another contestant at the time the video was circulated. The investigation aims to determine whether BBC producers acted appropriately upon receiving warnings about Abbington's distress during her time on the show. A source revealed that Abbington was invited for a second interview earlier this month, where she provided additional messages at the BBC's request. Her spokesperson confirmed that Abbington is fully cooperating with the review process, which is believed to include communications between her and Pernice. Amid the ongoing investigation, Abbington has reportedly faced severe backlash, including death and rape threats, while Pernice has remained silent on the matter. A friend of Abbington expressed concern over his lack of response, stating that it would be the "decent thing to do" for him to address the situation. The Mirror has reached out to both the BBC and representatives for Abbington and Pernice for further comments on the unfolding situation.