Amanda Abbington shares concerning Giovanni texts she was allegedly sent

Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice and Amanda Abbington speak out about feeling like they were scored too low by the show's judges

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Old scandals from past seasons of Strictly Come Dancing are coming back up as the BBC show is now involved in its most significant controversy in 20 years.

Amanda Abbington, the one who exposed the scandal, has now done an interview where she says there is “50 hours” of rehearsal footage that shocked BBC producers because of her partner Giovanni Pernice's alleged behavior.

Abbington also said that Pernice's colleagues sent her text messages saying sorry when she found out he would be her partner for last year's series. Pernice has rejected all of Abbington's accusations.

These accusations come one week after Graziano Di Prima was removed from the show for behaving badly towards Zara McDermott during rehearsals in the most recent season.

Last Tuesday afternoon (23 July), Tim Davie, the head of BBC, issued a formal apology for the reported mistreatment of participants on the program. He also stated that the company will not stand for any inappropriate actions.

Here are the most recent developments as the controversy continues to unravel.

Giovanni Addresses Amanda Abbington's Claims

In a response to Amanda Abbington's recent interview on Channel 4, where she mentioned there is a large amount of rehearsal footage for Strictly Come Dancing that BBC producers found disturbing, Giovanni Pernice's representative commented on the situation.

We are working closely with the BBC's review process. Everyone involved has been requested to honor this process and refrain from talking to the press until it is complete. We will maintain our commitment to the investigation's integrity and trust that it is the appropriate platform for examining all the evidence.

In their thorough review of the situation, the BBC has provided us with the allegations they have confirmed to be true. These allegations are different from the ones Amanda recently made to Channel 4. Giovanni denies any accusations of being threatening or abusive, and after sharing his evidence with the BBC, he is certain that the review will show his innocence.

Jacob Stolworthy writes about the topic in his blog on 25 July 2024 at 08:45.

Amanda Abbington Receives Troubling Texts From 'Strictly' Pros

Amanda Abbington said that the professional dancers on Strictly Come Dancing texted her to apologize after finding out she was paired with Giovanni Pernice for the previous season.

The actor from Sherlock spoke to Krishnan Guru-Murthy, another participant in the 2023 competition, during an interview on Channel 4 News. He responded, "That's quite a strange decision to make."

Abbington was emotional as she shared that others had cautioned her that it would be difficult, but she believed she could manage it because of her previous experiences.

Jacob Stolworthy wrote this blog post on July 25, 2024, at 8:18 AM.

Abbington Seeking Access To 50 Rehearsal Hours

In a recent chat with Krishnan Guru-Murthy on Channel 4 News, Abbington mentioned that she had suspicions about Pernice, leading the show's producers to place cameras in her practice space.

"Each Friday, for about five weeks in a row, the producer would tell me on that day, 'After reviewing the footage, we are shocked and horrified. We apologize.' This happened directly to me during the camera rehearsal on Fridays."

"It's available. There is proof available that shows what occurred in that room, and I'm not the one hiding it. I have mentioned that anyone can view it, but Giovanni doesn't want others to see it, which is quite revealing if he has no secrets."

Guru-Murthy, who was also on the same season of Strictly as Abington, responded: "I was told, not by you, but by someone else, about a situation involving what could be seen as embarrassing sexual behavior, is that accurate?"

Abbington responded with tears: "Yes, I mean, you know, just one of the many things."

Tom Murray on July 24th, 2024 at 9:20 PM

Since the beginning of the year, Strictly Come Dancing has been embroiled in scandal and the situation appears to be escalating.

Check out this detailed timeline that covers all the important information you need.

Jacob Stolworthy24 July 2024 at 5:00 pm

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Today, we will talk about the latest news in the entertainment industry. Let's dive into what's happening with our favorite celebrities and upcoming events. Get ready to be informed and entertained!

Can Piers Morgan Help?

Piers Morgan has extended a proposal to the producers of Strictly Come Dancing following several controversies that have rocked the popular dance show.

The former host of Good Morning Britain, who is 59 years old, said that he could come to the rescue of the BBC show. This comes as the program faces investigations into allegations of bullying and abuse by several professional dancers from Strictly Come Dancing.

Jacob Stolworthy Today at 12:20 PM on July 24th, 2024

Strictly Star Will Bayley Suffers 'horrific' Injury, Regrets Show

Paralympic athlete Will Bayley was a contestant on a popular dance competition show on the BBC in 2019. Unfortunately, he had to leave the competition after just six weeks due to tearing his knee ligaments during rehearsals.

He is now speaking out about his off-camera experience during a scandal that has brought attention to the show's safety protocols.

Jacob Stolworthy shared his thoughts on the blog on July 24, 2024 at 11:00.

Anthony Ogogo Reflects On Frustrating Time On 'Strictly'

Boxer Anthony Ogogo said his experience on Strictly Come Dancing was "frustrating" and compared the tense atmosphere to being in a "pressure cooker".

In the blog post, it was mentioned that the reality show was facing a controversy regarding how the contestants were treated. Ogogo, who was part of the BBC show in 2015, shared on Sky News that his experience on Strictly was interesting. He mentioned that he was cast on the show even though he was recovering from shoulder surgery.

"It was strange, they were very supportive of me doing it, assured me the shoulder wouldn't be a problem, but once I was on the show, the shoulder was actually the reason I had to quit."

Jacob Stolworthy posted on July 24, 2024 at 10:00.

Peter Andre Gives Opinion On 'Strictly' Scandal

Peter Andre, who competed on Strictly in 2016, has given his thoughts on the controversy currently affecting the BBC program.

I have been learning a lot about the current events of Strictly, but I can only share my thoughts on my personal experiences on the show.

I was with some awesome people. We can't be sure of the facts yet, but accusations are just accusations until they are confirmed.

However, events like this should not be occurring in secret. This will be a challenging period for Strictly and everyone who is involved.

"The performance may receive attention for a unique reason this year."

Jacob Stolworthy's latest blog post was published on July 24, 2024 at 9:00 AM.

Professional Dancers Express Frustration Over Being Left Unsupported

The pro dancers on Strictly Come Dancing are reportedly upset that their former celebrity partners are leaving them feeling abandoned.

According to a insider who spoke to The Mirror, the ongoing scandal of the show is causing a lot of stress and mental anguish for many people involved. There are new accusations every day, making the situation even more difficult for them.

Sure, a small number of celebrities over the past two decades may have faced negative situations, but they are the exception rather than the rule. This whole situation seems like taking advantage of a few isolated incidents.

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