Amanda Abbington hits back at Giovanni Pernice after Strictly pro’s comments on scandal

The statement continued, “At no time did Ms Abbington regard his verbal abuse or inappropriate behaviour as banter.

The public back and forth comes after the results of a long-awaited BBC investigation were revealed, with six of the 17 complaints against Pernice being upheld.

Amanda Abbington has responded with a very frank statement after Strictly Come Dancing pro Giovanni Pernice gave a candid interview about his experience working with her on the show.