Amanda Abbington removes social media as Giovanni Pernice is cut from Strictly line-up

Sherlock actress Amanda Abbington has opted to delete a few of her social media after it was confirmed that her former Strictly professional dance companion Giovanni Pernice has been dropped from the upcoming 2024 collection.

The 52-year-old TV star seems to have eliminated herself from quite a lot of social media platforms together with Instagram and X (previously referred to as Twitter). HELLO! has reached out for remark.

The transfer comes after it was revealed that Sicilian-born dancer Giovanni wouldn’t be returning for the most recent collection of the present.

Though Giovanni didn’t make it, the present has confirmed that the skilled dance artists who might be returning are Dianne Buswell, Nadia Bychkova, Graziano Di Prima, Amy Dowden, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Jowita Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Kai Widdrington, Nancy Xu, Carlos Gu, Lauren Oakley, Michelle Tsiakas and Vito Coppola.

The information of Giovanni's exit from the present comes amid a number of studies of unacceptable behaviour on set.

Regardless of these studies, Giovanni, 33, has denied any wrongdoing following earlier claims from Amanda Abbington that his behaviour behind the scenes was unacceptable.

In an announcement, he informed his Instagram followers: “My pricey followers, chances are you’ll be as shocked as I’m that allegations have been made within the media this week about my dance instructing strategies. In fact, I reject any suggestion of abusive or threatening behaviour, and I sit up for clearing my identify.

“In fact I reject any suggestion of abusive or threatening behaviour, and I’m eager to clear my identify. “Anybody who has adopted my journey on Strictly Come Dancing during the last decade will know that I’m passionate and aggressive… nobody could possibly be extra bold for my dance companion than me.”

He concluded by saying: “I’ve all the time tried to assist them change into the very best dancers they are often. It has all the time come from a spot of affection and desirous to win – for me and my dance companions. Thanks once more on your continued love and assist!”

Amanda informed the Day by day Mail concerning the state of affairs: “I requested for it. [the dance rehearsals] For the file, it was me. Giovanni is unhealthy. He was horrible to a few of us, to a gaggle of us.”

She added: “I've already gone to the producers and informed them about Giovanni… You’ll be able to't perceive how horrible this all is. Giovanni's followers have began trolling me now. I've needed to get off social media and I'm getting dying threats.”

Who else will be a part of the Strictly 2024 line-up?

In addition to the Strictly professionals, the hit BBC present will even see quite a lot of acquainted faces return, together with judges Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse, Anton du Beke and Craig Revel-Horwood.

Elsewhere, beloved hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will as soon as once more grace our screens as presenters.

Talking concerning the present’s return, govt producer Sarah James stated: “This 12 months Strictly celebrates 20 years entertaining the nation and we’ll be again with a bang in September after we have a good time with our good group each on and off display screen.”