Strictly live news: Amanda Abbington shares concerning text Giovanni Pernice allegedly sent her

In a brand new interview with Krishnan Guru-Murthy for Channel 4 Information, Abbington claimed that the present’s producers put in cameras in her rehearsal room after she raised issues about Pernice.

“Each Friday, after the following type of 5 weeks, I’d get the producer saying, on the Friday, ‘We simply watched the footage again, we’re shocked and horrified, we’re so sorry’. That was to my face on the Friday after we would go in and do the digital camera rehearsal,” she stated.

“It’s on the market. There’s proof on the market of what occurred in that room and I’m not the one who’s blocking it. I’ve stated anybody can watch it, however he [Giovanni] doesn’t need anybody to see it, which is sort of telling if he’s received nothing to cover.”

Guru-Murthy, who appeared on the identical season of Strictly as Abington, replied: “I heard, not from you, from someone else, about an occasion of, I suppose you’d name it humiliating behaviour of a sexual nature, is that proper?”

A tearful Abbington replied: “Yeah. I imply, you realize, one of many many issues.”

Since January, Strictly Come Dancing has discovered itself on the centre of controversy – and issues solely appear to be getting worse.

Here’s a timeline detailing all the pieces you’ll want to know.

Piers Morgan has made a proposal to Strictly Come Dancing producers after quite a few scandals hit the a lot cherished dancing competitors.

The ex-Good Morning Britain broadcaster, 59, claimed he may “save the day” for the BBC programme amid investigations into ongoing bullying and abuse claims towards a number of Strictly skilled dancers.

Paralympian Will Bayley appeared on the BBC dancing sequence in 2019 and was pressured to withdraw six weeks in after tearing his knee ligaments in rehearsals.

He’s now opening up about his behind-the scenes expertise amid a scandal that has shone a highlight on the present’s responsibility of care protocols.

Boxer Anthony Ogogo has claimed his time on Strictly Come Dancing was “irritating” and likened the anxious atmosphere to a “strain cooker”.

As the truth present continued to battle a scandal over the alleged therapy of individuals, Ogogo, who appeared on the BBC present in 2015, stated on Sky Information: “It’s a humorous one, the Strictly expertise. They received me on the present once I was injured. I had simply had shoulder surgical procedure.

“It was bizarre, they actually inspired me to do it, stated the shoulder wouldn’t be a difficulty after which once I received on the present, the shoulder was the rationale I left the present.”

Peter Andre, who appeared on Strictly in 2016, has shared his opinion on the scandal at the moment rocking the BBC present.

“I’ve been studying lots about what’s happening with Strictly for the time being however I can actually solely remark about my very own expertise on the present,” he wrote in his OK! column.

“I used to be surrounded by an amazing bunch of individuals. We don’t know what’s true however accusations are nonetheless solely accusations till they’re confirmed.

“However, issues like this simply shouldn’t be taking place behind closed doorways. It’s going to be a tough time for Strictly and for all these concerned.

“The present could possibly be within the highlight for a unique cause this 12 months.”

Strictly’s skilled dancers are stated to be indignant that ex-celebrity companions are “hanging them out to dry”.

Because the present’s scandal continues, a supply instructed The Mirror: “It’s inflicting untold stress and psychological anguish to so a lot of them as every single day there are new accusations.

“Sure, one or two of the celebs within the final 20 years might need had a foul expertise however they’re in a tiny minority. The entire thing smacks of ambulance chasing.”

Former contestant Reverend Richard Coles has stated he’s “not completely stunned” after allegations emerged concerning the therapy of contestants on the favored BBC present.