Strictly’s Amanda Abbington drops BBC criticism

Strictly contestant Amanda Abbington has dropped her criticism to the BBC after she mentioned the present left her affected by post-traumatic stress dysfunction.

The Mail can reveal that the actress, who demanded CCTV footage of rehearsals along with her skilled accomplice Giovanni Pernice following her departure from the programme, has not contacted the Corporation on the matter additional.

Sources on the BBC say that the ‘matter is now closed’ they usually have ‘moved on’ after she requested to evaluation the recordings of their off-screen dancing after she left the collection, citing ‘personal reasons.’

Amanda, who starred on BBC drama Sherlock, was additionally looking for authorized recommendation over Giovanni’s alleged behaviour in direction of her, believing video footage may ‘back up’ her claims.

It is known that the primary BBC chiefs knew about her PTSD late final yr once they obtained a request for the tapes.

Strictly’s Amanda Abbington, 52, has dropped her criticism to the BBC after demanding CCTV footage of rehearsals with accomplice Giovanni Pernice, 33, after she mentioned the present left her affected by post-traumatic stress dysfunction

Sources on the BBC say that the ‘matter is now closed’ they usually have ‘moved on’ after she requested to evaluation the recordings of their off-screen dancing after she left the collection, citing ‘personal reasons’

One show insider told the Mail: ‘The whole thing was baffling but when Amanda contacted the BBC, she wanted some answers.

‘But she hasn’t adopted it via and the matter is now closed. Amanda mentioned she left for a medical motive on the time, however that was not PTSD.

‘Her complaint was of course looked at but they were adamant that Giovanni had done nothing wrong. The BBC were ready to fight her, Amanda’s motive for quitting Strictly was a completely completely different one to her PTSD.

‘She told production of a totally different medical condition and they [were] hugely supportive of her and did all they could to help.’

The supply provides that Giovanni, 33, was ‘unfairly pilloried’ by some after Amanda made her claims, that are thought to have been leaked by an affiliate of hers to a pink prime newspaper.

Giovanni, who’s one in every of Strictly’s most in demand skilled dancers due to his skill to get one of the best out of his superstar companions, discovered himself within the headlines following the star’s allegations. Friends say that he’s a ‘perfectionist who always gets results.’

It was reported throughout Strictly that Amanda and Giovanni clashed however she dismissed claims of a fallout on the time.

Amanda shortly shot down options – made earlier than the present aired in September – that she and Giovanni had fallen out.

Amanda, who starred on BBC drama Sherlock , was additionally looking for authorized recommendation over Giovanni’s alleged behaviour in direction of her, believing video footage may ‘back up’ her claims

One present insider informed the Mail: ‘The whole thing was baffling but when Amanda contacted the BBC, she wanted some answers. But she hasn’t adopted it via and the matter is now closed. Amanda mentioned she left for a medical motive on the time, however that was not PTSD’

It was reported throughout Strictly that Amanda and Giovanni clashed however she dismissed claims of a fallout on the time and informed individuals to, ‘Shut up, it’s b******s’

On Instagram, she dismissed the claims as ‘bulls****’ and informed individuals to, ‘Shut up, it’s b******s.’

During broadcasts, she and Giovanni – who has labored on the present since 2015 – have been seen hugging and showing to be associates. 

One Strictly supply mentioned: ‘All you’d see on the studio have been the pair of them hugging and kissing.’

Amanda left the present throughout week 5 in October. It has reportedly taken months for her to recuperate from her time on the programme and she or he has apparently wanted remedy following the ‘behaviour she was exposed to.’

Speaking about her situation, Amanda informed The Sun: ‘I was diagnosed with mild PTSD after Strictly for several reasons and I told a few people about that, in the utmost confidence, among other things that were happening in my life at the time both professionally and personally.’

A BBC spokesman declined to remark.