Strictly’s Giovanni Pernice thanks fans for their support as he addresses Amanda Abbington feud for the first time
GIOVANNI Pernice has addressed his “feud” with former Strictly partner Amanda Abbington for the first time.
The 33-year-old Strictly pro has been the target of a number of allegations after it was revealed Amanda, 51, was seeking legal advice over her experience while taking part last year.
Now Giovanni has spoken out and thanked fans for sticking by him through it all.
Posting on Instagram, Gio wrote: “I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who has sent messages of support over the last week – I really truly appreciate it.”
He added: “Thank you thank you thank you GIO.”
Gio’s message to his supporters comes after The Sun revealed actress Amanda had requested footage of her rehearsal sessions with him.
She believes the hours of their practice tapes could support her claims about the pro dancer’s alleged behaviour towards her.
The Sherlock star quit the show in October citing medical reasons — and a source has revealed she has since been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
A pal claimed it has taken months for Mr Selfridge star Amanda to recover from her time on the dance show.
They said: “Amanda has been left broken and saddened by the whole experience. She has needed therapy and was left in shock by the behaviour she was exposed to.
“It has taken her months to get over what she went through. It was a real shock as she was initially so excited to sign up to the show to learn to dance, but instead she experienced an ordeal.
“Everyone else was having a fabulous time, but she was really stressed by having to spend eight hours a day with Giovanni. She spent a lot of time crying and couldn’t sleep or eat properly.”