Amanda Abbington shares cryptic message as BBC 'back' Strictly's Giovanni Pernice
06.04.2024 - 20:49
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
Strictly Come Dancing's Amanda Abbington has been in the spotlight, sharing intriguing posts as Giovanni Pernice's place in the dancing competition faces uncertainties.
The 52-year-old Sherlock star was paired with Giovanni during the BBC show's most recent season. Sadly, their tenure came to an abrupt halt after Amanda had to resign due to 'medical issues'.
It was later revealed that the actress suffered from PTSD following her Strictly experience and reportedly requested footage from backstage during their partnership. It is heard that Amanda recently sat down with two of Giovanni's ex-partners, Ranvir Singh and Laura Whitmore, to discuss their respective experiences of training with him.
New accounts indicate that Faye Tozer, Steps star, also found it tough when paired with Pernice. As such stories circulate, doubts about Giovanni's continued participation in Strictly have emerged because he is perceived as "too intense" for training and performing, reports the Mirror.
Nonetheless, the Italian professional has received backing from the BBC and support from the judges on the show. His spell on a travel programme alongside Anton Du Beke on BBC might have helped his cause.
Amanda, meanwhile, was seen relaying powerful posts via social media, including a quote which read: "Make people feel embarrassed of being associated with misogynists. Make misogyny unprofitable for anyone to pursue. Deprive misogyny of the oxygen it needs to survive."
A source told The Sun last week: "Giovanni has a meeting with Strictly on Thursday about his return later this year. They have not received any official complaints and are backing him. He is an accomplished pro dancer and it's expected he will be taking his place in the formal line-up when