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Strictly scandal: BBC’s Giovanni Pernice-Amanda Abbington investigation result finally revealed
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The result of the BBC’s investigation into Giovanni Pernice’s Strictly Come Dancing behaviour has been revealed, leading to an apology for Amanda Abbington.
Some complaints made by the Sherlock star about the Italian professional she was coupled with on last year’s series have been upheld – but he has been cleared of the more serious allegations levied against him.
After a nine-month investigation, it’s been reported by BBC News that Abbington’s complaints of verbal bullying and harassment have been acknowledged, while the findings concluded that Pernice was not physically aggressive to his celebrity partner.
Announcing the result of the investigation on Monday (30 September), the BBC said: “We have assessed the complaints and we have upheld some, but not all, of the complaints made.
“We want to apologise to Amanda Abbington and to thank her for coming forward and taking part. We know this would not have been an easy thing to do.”
The corporation said the findings had taken a long time to be announced due to the “complex nature” of Abbington’s complaints, adding that “a rigorous and robust process” had been carried out.
A spokesperson for Pernice said he was “pleased” the report “has not found any evidence of threatening or abusive behaviour” by him.
Abbington suddenly quit Strictly five episodes into the 2023 series, citing medical reasons. Her allegations against Pernice, whom she has branded “nasty”, first surfaced in January 2024, and she has repeatedly accused him of misconduct in the rehearsal room.
In August 2024, it was reported that Abbington was “questioned a second time” about her claims against Pernice after she alleged the dancer made sexual comments in the rehearsal room.
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Also last month, in an interview with Krishnan Guru-Murthy for Channel 4 News, Abbington claimed that the show’s producers installed cameras in her rehearsal room after she raised concerns about Pernice.
“Every Friday, after the next sort of five weeks, I would get the producer saying, on the Friday, ‘We just watched the footage back, we are shocked and horrified, we’re so sorry.’ That was to my face on the Friday when we would go in and do the camera rehearsal,” she said.
“It’s out there. There is evidence out there of what happened in that room and I’m not the one who’s blocking it. I’ve said anyone can watch it, but he [Giovanni] doesn’t want anyone to see it, which is quite telling if he’s got nothing to hide.”
Asked by Mr Guru-Murthy if she was talking about bullying, she replied: “Yes, it’s bullying and it’s aggressive behaviour, there were other things that were very upsetting, that you manage in the room at the time, because you’re a woman, and you have to manage those things because otherwise, what do you do?”
Ahead of the findings, Pernice has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In a statement in response to the Channel 4 interview, the dancer’s spokesperson said: “We are cooperating fully with the BBC’s review process. All parties have been asked to respect this process and to not speak to the media before it concludes. We will continue to respect the integrity of the investigation and believe it is the right forum for all the evidence to be reviewed.”
The Independent has contacted Abbington for comment.
DATING NAKED UK proved a smash hit as 12 singles sought out romance in the buff.
So it’s no surprise that series two of the Paramount+ show, hosted by Rylan Clark, has been confirmed.
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Based on an American format of the same name, the controversial show followed the singletons as they got to know each other on a sun-soaked Colombia holiday.
Each episode featured an elimination round dubbed The Dumping Ground, with Tiegan Rudge and Jono Brown eventually winning.
It proved such a success that, as I revealed this month, couple Billy Field and Lauren Beschi moved in together in Hertfordshire and have even discussed getting hitched.
An insider told me: “Viewers loved the show – a second series was a no-brainer.
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“Now to find a dozen more dates prepared to take to the telly in their birthday suits.”
The TV presenter has also previously revealed he had to carry out intense training before filming the nude show.
Rylan admitted a number of protocols were implemented – from the terminology used, to how much physical contact the host was allowed to have with the contestants.
Speaking to The Sun, Rylan said: “I went through so much training for this show – they were like don’t call it a t**, it’s a breast.
“There was all of this stuff, it’s really important on a serious note.”
He also shared: “We have a protocol, if any of our boys got ‘excited’, we like to call it down time.
“The boys are offered 10 minutes to sit down in the bedroom and calm yourself and have a moment
Giovanni Pernice says he is “happy” following the results of a BBC investigation into his behaviour towards Amanda Abbington on Strictly Come Dancing.
The BBC has apologised to Abbington, saying it had assessed and “upheld some, but not all” of her complaints about Pernice’s behaviour during her time on the show.
There were no findings relating to physical aggression, but complaints of verbal bullying and harassment were upheld.
Pernice, 34, posted a video message on his Instagram page on Monday (30 September), describing the last seven months as a “difficult time” and thanking fans for their support.
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Who was Lyn Dawson, when did the Sydney housewife go missing and was husband Chris Dawson involved?
Lynette “Lyn” Simms was murdered by her husband, Chris Dawson, who was revealed to be having an affair with the family babysitter.
She will be featured in ITV’s Twisted Twins series which details how Chris was finally caught by an investigative podcast. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Mother of two
Lyn was born in 1948 and met Chris at a high school function in their home city of Sydney.
She married Chris in 1970 and the pair went on to have two children together, named Shanelle and Sheryn.
Chris and his twin brother Paul became professional rugby footballers and were well-known across Australia.
They appeared with their wives on the TV show Chequerboard to talk about how the twin’s close bond played a role in their lives.
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Sudden disappearance
In January 1982, Lyn disappeared without a trace but her husband waited six weeks before reporting her missing.
Just two days after she disappeared, though, the family’s teenage babysitter Joanne Curtis moved in.
By 1983, Chris had filed for divorce from his missing wife and claimed that she had joined a religious commune.
A year later, he married Joanne though their marriage later collapsed.
Lyn’s body was never found, though two coronial inquests found that she had been murdered by a known person.
Justice is served
Years later, the investigative podcast The Teacher’s Pet, hosted by Hedly Thomas, investigated Lyn’s appearance.
The podcast created a renewed interest in the case and had been downloaded 28 million times by December 2018.
That same month, Chris was arrested for Lynette’s murder and was found guilty in December 2022.
He was sentenced to 24 years in jail with a non-parole period of 18 years.
Chris was also found guilty of “carnal knowledge” with a student in his class in June 2023, which resulted in an additional three-year sentence.
ITV’s Twisted Twins
The ITV series detailing how Chris was caught for Lynette’s murder will begin on October 1, 2024.
TV watchers can catch the show when it airs at 9pm, but viewers can also catch up on ITVX.
The second episode in the series will air on October 8, 2024.
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