A tearful Amanda Abbington opens up about the online abuse she has suffered since accusing her former Strictly partner Giovanni Pernice of abusive behaviour, which he denies. She says she has been subject to 'brual and unrelenting' threats.
Have YOU got a story? Email [email protected] Strictly Come Dancing celebrities will reportedly be required to undergo weekly psychological tests on the upcoming series, as the scandal-hit show continues to battle abuse claims.
A source told the publication: 'It will give them a safe space to voice any concerns they have - and just feel listened to. The requirement will not only provide more protection for celebrities but it will also help support the professional dancers as their worries have reportedly increased since the bullying claims made from Amanda Abbington about Giovanni Pernice.
Giovanni, who has strongly denied any threatening or abusive behaviour, was later suspended, with the BBC later launching a probe over claims of off-camera misconduct made by Amanda as well as other celebrities. The requirement will not only provide more protection for celebrities but it will also help support the professional dancers as their worries have reportedly increased since the bullying claims made from Amanda Abbington about Giovanni Pernice
'Giovanni said that he asked for the cameras, he didn't ask for the cameras, I know that he didn't ask for the cameras, because the producers came to me and said, 'we're going to put in cameras so we can view the footage at the end of the week and make an assessment and see what's going on'. In an emotionally charged interview, the actress, 50, compared the dance show to 'the trenches' telling Channel 4 News that BBC producers had been left 'horrified' by clips that also allegedly exhibited 'humiliating behaviour of a sexual nature'
She revealed the extent of the alleged harassment she has received in recent months from trolls, telling Channel 4 that 'It has been brutal and relentless and unforgiving'. The bombshell interview comes as the flagship BBC One show continues to be rocked by a string of allegations, which saw Giovanni as well as professional dancer Graziano Di Prima step down.Graziano was axed from the show last week after allegations emerged that he kicked, hit and spat at reality TV star Zasra McDermott during rehearsals last year.
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE Amanda Abbington is 'encouraging others to rake up dirt on Strictly', BBC insiders claim 'If someone gets an injury like mine, it will affect them for the rest of their life. I'll never get over this knee injury, I have to deal with that.' 'If the situation you are in feels toxic or unsafe, having the courage to go and say something is important and we are not cultivating that environment.
A spokesperson for the dancer said he had provided a dossier of evidence to the investigators and 'remains fully confident in clearing his name'. 'We need to be brave and I want to stand up for any woman who does not have a voice. I will be there for her championing her.' One BBC insider told MailOnline: 'Amanda seems to be stopping at nothing to make sure that a dark cloud is left over Strictly.
'I think that is something we do reflect on, and I'm sorry about that. If someone feels there was something wrong or they wanted to talk about their experience, then, of course, we want them to raise that with us and be in no doubt, we will take it seriously.' She told Channel 4: 'I got several messages afterwards from some of the producers, just checking in to see how I was.
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