Amanda Abbington left Giovanni Pernice in "tears of frustration" over one key allegation he claims is totally untrue.

Giovanni Pernice, the Strictly Come Dancing professional, has broken his silence over the allegations made against him by Amanda Abbington, saying he did not feel safe dancing with her.

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice recalled his last conversation with Amanda Abbington, revealing how he thought everything was “great”. Abbington, 50, pulled out of the BBC One show last year and later filed complaints of verbal bullying and harassment against Pernice.

EXCLUSIVE: Strictly's Amanda Abbington "won't hide away" after Giovanni Pernice blasted claims she made against him.

Actress Amanda Abbington was all smiles at London's West End after she defiantly hit back at former Strictly Come Dancing partner Giovanni Pernice

Giovanni Pernice has addressed a possible return to Strictly Come Dancing, months after he quit. The beloved BBC programme has been engulfed in scandal over the last year, following allegations against Pernice, 34, by his former dance partner Amanda Abbington, who quit Strictly last year after five weeks.

The Strictly pro dancer was criticised for his “militant approach to training” after his celebrity partner abruptly left the show last year

Giovanni Pernice has opened up about the last conversation he had with Amanda Abbington prior to the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing bullying investigation, in his first interview since the broadcaster disclosed its findings,

Giovanni Pernice has delved into the details of his final interaction with Amanda Abbington after their time on Strictly Come Dancing came to a premature end in 2023. Abbington decided to quit the BBC competition early and lodged official complaints to the corporation over Pernice's alleged "threatening and abusive" behaviour behind the scenes.