Amanda Abbington on Strictly experience - full interview
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- The actor Amanda Abbington says she first complained to the BBC about her dance partner Giovanni Pernice within days of starting Strictly Come Dancing.
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Months later, an ongoing investigation into complaints about his alleged teaching methods led to him being left out of the 2024 series line-up.
Now she is speaking out publicly, accusing him of "abusive, cruel and mean" behaviour.
Giovanni Pernice has consistently denied wrongdoing, and tonight a spokesperson told us that he refutes any claim of threatening or abusive behaviour, while the BBC says it takes duty of care extremely seriously.
But Amanda Abbington says she and her family are now being subjected to "brutal, relentless and unforgiving" abuse by Strictly fans.
She is about to appear in a new play, about the aftermath of abuse in a family, called "When it Happens to You" at the Park Theatre in London. I met her there at rehearsals.
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As a BBC licence payer I believe those 50 hours of footage should be made available
fantastic idea -
It's him blocking it though, his lawyers. I think he has a right to his image, that's the problem.
As a BBC licence payer, you are everthing that is wrong with this country!🤣🤣
@ericamacs3875 you've only her word though for that- the bbc were quick to reveal what abuse Graz was guilty of but have yet revealed NOTHING about Gio. Why is that the case..... 3 sides to every story
@@emmacarroll5865 She wasn't the only one, he doesn't have a good reputation.
It sounds very much like the BBC not dealing with a problem that they have known about for years. Here we go again.
Boycott the BBC AND THE TV LICENCE! I did years ago.
@@quietowl1246 We don't live in the UK and so do not pay the licence fee.
No footage been released, so ''sounds like'' a void of speculation, for now.
@@quietowl1246 Agree.
yea like Jimmy saville
BBC should release the tapes and turn the investigation over to an external, neutral source.
bbc is owed only bye licence payers as a payer release all tapes remember they hid jimmy fit it tapes for 30 years
The takes are personal and private and belong to the BBC. You need to wait for the results of their investigation. I shudder at your ide of ‘trial by social media’.
I strongly feel that people sending that kind of abuse online should be lawfully charged or fined.
Have you read some of her past social media posts? You can’t have one rule for other people and then behave in the same way yourself.
@@bobsocks7575 No I haven’t seen any abusive posts that she has written.
@@bobsocks7575 has she threatened rape and violence on others? No, she didn't. Stop making false equivilances.
@@TheCatsWhiskers76 oh well that’s okay then she can be vile and abusive as much as she likes, don’t be such a naive fool
I totally agree. It’s completely disgusting and any threats should be punished.
As someone who was never believed as a child when being abused, I can say that not being believed hurt far more than the actual abuse. So, I hope once all the evidence along with the truth comes out, that it helps you to begin to heal ❤️
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Same here Christine.I really hope BBC don't put their reputation/image ahead of reports of abuse.Especially after the Saville stuff
Having been in an abusive relationship and through family court for 6 years the not being believe is really hard
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Honestly who are these weirdos who send death threats to people they don’t know and their families?!
Strictly fans! It's all they have in a miserable existence!😂
She hasn’t actually shown proof of online death threats & Piers Morgan contacted the police over his. If it’s true then she should do the same but that’s also a another “if”
Drama tourists, as I've seen them called. They are part of a sick group (or groups) who latch on to any drama and then send threats like this to the victims. The comments repeat far too accurately to be completely different types of people. Some may be so-called 'fans' of a show or a person on it but from what I've seen the vast majority have no connection to the show etc in the slightest. They may not even have seen it.
@@BelindaJon41 Belinda. Go away. You are thoroughly unpleasant. This is a female who has expressed concern over her treatment. Others have also. Stop being on the side of the perpetrator. Absurd comments through this feed. Yes we need to wait for the outcome, but it’s not looking good on the side of BBC and its stars. Again. Be a decent human.
@@BelindaJon41 She doesn't owe you any proof, Bellender.
Police need to track down each and every single person responsible for sending this Lady and her children death threats!!
@beautifulbuddleia That's easier said than done. Things like this happen more than you know. She isn't the only person that has gone through something like this. The only difference is she brought this on herself without realising it. It's the world we live in unfortunately 😔
@@YinnyDavies-Williams Please explain why she brought this on herself???
@@PatriciaBrown1711I believe it’s because she had the courage to do something about where the previous partners didn’t. Kudos to her for standing up to a bully.
@@tonypowell7529 That's what you call a decent person who doesn't want anyone else to suffer. Come on anyone else who suffered this please support this woman and don't let this guy get away with this. Respect to Amanda
Like the police haven’t got enough to do!
As a TV Liscence payer I would like to request that the 50 hrs of footage is released.
There is a MASSIVE issue of misogyny in society. How many men recieve rape and death threats for not towing the line or expressing the "wrong opinions". Women are not listened to and are continuously treated with contempt. Big love to Amanda Abbington. ❤
Why in society? this was very very specific to the bbc their culture and work. People should not extend their hatred of men to see misogyny around every corner by extending this to every women/ man. If the male dancer has bullied her and subjected her to the abuse she’s claimed, which I believe from the media toxicity that rules the bbc. This is an individual enabled by a broken culturally company. The real issue here is why so quiet for so long when this abuse has gone on for years. Less emblematic of society than of the bbc. What many men are hugely frustrated by and women is the falseness of the virtue signalling woke bs many adopt.
@@mygoogle1482 I think you've missed the point that the commenter was making; they're critiquing our society that directs rape and death threats to women. That *is* a societal issue, not a BBC issue.
@@OhCrumbs96 our society? , there are 70 odd million folk in British isles how many have threatened to do this poor lady harm? Very very few sicko social media warriors who wouldn’t dare say anything without anonymity. That’s our issue as society, generally men do not rape or want to rape women. Bbc create and manipulate and reflect what’s happening in society for their own ends.
how many women date and marry them men and support them?
@@mygoogle1482 You're just going to ignore the rape and death threats then? This is a story that plays out continually when a women speaks out or dares to have an opinion that others find objectionable. Jk Rowling, Rosie Duffield, Julie Bindel, Kathleen Stock, Helen Joyce and so many more have reported the same threats, some resulting in prosecution. When do you hear of any male receiving hundreds of threats for sharing the same opinions? You don't. It is behaviour exclusively targeting women because women are seen as weak, as "less than" by a society that priorities men over women. It's misogyny.
You're male aren't you?
I think one of the things we tend to forget is that abusers do not abuse 24/7 but can be/are charming. It’s part of the pattern of abuse and is one of the many reasons why it’s so hard to confront.
All power to Amanda for calling this out.
The BBC will surely have to release the footage. And it is right that they should.
They should at least let her lawyers have a copy
Bet they wont!
bbc dont own the tapes licence payers do remember it took 30 years to release jimmy fit it tapes and they were release bye awhistle blower sold to a newspaper
@@alffuergregorDon’t think legally can yet.
So glad she has spoken out. She's risked her career to shine a light on misogynistic abusive behaviour. She's a brave woman and I admire her courage.
agreed and shame on the people bullying her.
huh?
Agree!
Yes, she is. How awful for her. Especially the threats to her children. What a f***ING world we live in! These people should be made accountable.
Disgusting that haters will attack another human being in such an unwarranted fashion. No TV program is worth the destruction of someone mental health or physical wellbeing.
Amanda put out Anti Trans tweets when she was on Strictly!
I was horrified and appalled!
She left shortly after those tweets!
So, she's not perfectly innocent herself! And no doubt she would have hurt many Trans People!
She is responsible for herself. She complained week one but stayed til week 5. Why? More money is earned when you make the halfway mark. Stop blaming others, you should have walked week 2 if nothing changed.
I hope that you extend that to the prodancer, too. In your age you should be already have at least so much maturity that you wait to see the result of investigation.
The one who choose to take the spotlight when ever possible, is not necessarily telling or being the whole picture.
@@wildideas7368 you miss interpret and assume my intention. I do not know the parties involved, all I am saying is that is unacceptable for anyone, and I mean anyone, to be bullied.
@@JHughes-zz7rg Her tweets weren't even anti-trans. They were specifically referring to certain issues around drag performances etc. Which are undoutedbly perfectly reasonable and correct. There was no mention of trans anything.
None of this btw, makes it okay for people to send death threats to her, either in public or via social media. If you're suggesting otherwise, you must be beyond stupid. I hope that you aren't
Amanda saying "..trying my hardest every week.. to make that room a nicer a place" is typical of how a victim of an abuser behaves - initially you believe that you're making the abuser react in a negative way, so there must be something wrong with you, you try harder and harder to please them and behave in a way that doesn't offend them, but no matter what you do, it doesn't work. He sounds like a typical narcissist. These folk have two faces and if you've only ever been exposed to the charming side, you'll have a hard time believing how nasty they can be. Amanda is incredibly brave for exposing his treatment of her ❤
I'm really glad she gave this interview. Giovanni wanted to win the trophy at all costs. He has been with quite a few older women, which seems to trigger his annoyance. I love the dancer, Dianne Boswell, who has remained friends with the people she danced with. She had Joe Suggs as her dance student, and they came 2nd. They formed a great team and fell in love. They have a great relationship and live very happily together. I hope BBC films all the rehearsals from now on. It protects the professional dancers and their partners.
I wasn't sure why she kept talking about "that room" so much. It seemed odd to me that she mentioned it and spoke about the room in such a negative way, when the room isn't the issue. The man, the behaviour, the attitude and the lack of care and protection are the problem, yet all her pain and trauma seems centred on the room. Can you explain it to me?
@@travelwell6049 The room is where the abuse took place - behind closed doors.
Brave?????
Well done for speaking up against bully’s and sexist chauvinists and the corporations that protect AND uplift them.
there will be women who will be hating on her too...
yeh
She should give the evidence to the police, they can deal with it.
Can’t they trace these idiots that send rape threats and death threats
There was always nutters, but wtf is it with the rape threats?! The world has gone mad.
No, thank Mr Elon Musk the king of freedom of speech
There are many ghouls out there who criticise the police for investigating crimes like this. They dismiss the investigation by saying the police are going after people for using "hurty" words. Well, this is the reality.
@@Fakewokeagenda😂😂😂 blaming Elon musk ..... just ignore them, they are very sad people..... loon at the guy that stalked holly Willoughby!
that's why they make threats but also people like Amanda do lie and exaggerate.... she seems very full of BS..... don't see the point in this interview really, she can't say anything
@@FakewokeagendaBS!!! Elon supports women not men in dresses
Any woman who’s been in a toxic working environment understands exactly what Amanda is saying she’s a brave lady and yes she is believed
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I’d feel more comfortable if there had been no interviews while there is an ongoing investigation.
We haven’t heard Giovanni’s side of the story yet. Amanda has had her say, numerous times, and I think that was a mistake. She’s been on the receiving end of a lot of hate because of that. Had she stayed quiet until the BBC had concluded their investigation, and then said her piece, it would have been corroborated (or not) by the BBC.
@@bevturner2258 the thing is the bbc wouldnt have conducted one unless forced to by it being made public. look at their track recoed
Why all these very public interviews and why leave it so long?
Totally the wrong way to go about it if you don’t want to be trolled. It was inevitable as her face is everywhere. Not the behaviour of someone trying to avoid a public backlash, more like feeding the monster.
@@curlynoodle2929
Absolutely!
Difference is this people do not have to be there. They do it to earn more money. 1 million minimum where you win or not.
It seems all very convenient for the BBC to not allow anyone to see the footage or brush things to one side for their own gain. When you look at Jimmy Saville or Rolf Harris who were extremely popular and influential and realise how long it took for someone to do something it seems this is unfortunately going the same way. Surely if ANY environment feels unsafe or toxic in any way it should be taken seriously immediately. This has happened a few times lately with the BBC lately it's disgusting.
I hardly think a difficult rehearsal is the same as paedophilia
They are corrupt to the core ….
That wasn’t everyone’s experience, the interviewer didn’t have that experience. The police should be given the emails etc. as it’s a criminal offence.
Add Huw Edwards
How dare the bbc treat you like this, we are forced to pay the licence to this company! Well done Amanda you are so brave, so many people support you. Much love x
I don't bother paying for the BBC's license fee. Too much rubbish woke stuff and now this.
I’m 46 and I’ve never paid for a TV licence and I never intend to.
All you have to do is every two years when they send you the letter in the post about whether you have a TV licence or not.
You call them and tell them that you don’t watch any live TV regardless of whether you do or not, I quite often go onto iPlayer and catch up, but they don’t know that.
They will then leave you alone for two years.
I’ve been doing it for 46 years and trust me they do not know whether you are watching their 🐕💩 Channel or not.
The BBC protected Savile and they are STILL PAYING Huw Edwards. What did we expect?
Jimmy Saville was physically abusive. Gio gasnt been accused of that.
How Edwards has been charged with downloading child pornography on his WhatsApp. The BBC are already in tatters.This will add to it.
And you know why they did and do that? Never crossed your mind that maybe there are some legal reasons?
I think they are obliged, by law, to continue paying a suspended person until they are charged or proven guilty, or something like that? I don’t think it’s specifically a BBC action?
And WE are still paying for it all , still!!!!
Amanda, thank you for speaking up. You have ensured another woman won't be in those rehearsal rooms with him. It sounds like his expectations were immensely high and his ego and chase for perfection led his behaviour. I have been in a similar situation but without the world watching. I can't imagine it. Proud of you and know that you definitely did the right thing.
I see you believe her but haven’t yet seen or heard the evidence? That’s depressing. Why not WAIT to hear what actually happened!! It’s just possible that she isn’t telling the truth. One of them is lying. The BBC sacked the other one almost instantly, funny it’s taken so much longer with this one.
And Italian males are brought up to think they are God's gift and women are sub human, though mothers are as much to blame as the misogynistic fathers that perpetuate this culture, same in India.I know from experience
This woman is absolutely shell shocked 💔
She really is 😢
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The BBC will have to reveal the footage if this goes to court
bbc dont own any footage bbc is fully own bye bbc licence payers
How would it go to court? She’s not bringing a legal case she’s doing this through the media. If she’s been abused via SM that should be with the police
I think the footage will be released once the inquiry is over. An inquiry is 'like' a court case and it is not a good thing to show the proceedings to the public before the end of the 'case'.
Please don’t give up Amanda, those 50 hours should be publicised !
If you haven’t done anything wrong let ppl see the 50 hrs of tape then, the fact that he doesn’t want anyone to see them says a lot 🤔
Who says he doesn’t want anyone to see the footage. I feel for her and think we need both sides of the experience with a neutral person reviewing the footage
@juliesomerville79 I think I saw a statement from his legals that he refused to release the 50 hours. He is the only other in the video, so both of them had to agree. He said no.
He didn't refuse the footage. He can't do that, he doesn't have that power.The BBC are the ones withholding it.
Correct, his legal team blocked the release so BBC cannot give them to her legal team.
BBC is seriously in a bad way. Standards are horrendous
it's not the BBC....it's establishments, institutions, government, elites, police who constantly partake in coverups, threats, intimidation, making false evidence, hiding evidence...... from Hillsborough to post office, to ppe, to savile..... this happens all the time and it needs to stop
@@Rick-xp5sy I am with you. To me the BBC is a law unto itself. It's got this river of funding flowing in from the unwitting public who are kept in the dark about the seedy scandals that have been going on for years. They keep everything out of sight until the situation becomes desperate. They are just hypocrites playing fast and loose with the money WE have to give them 🤬.
If you are threatening and harassing someone online in favour of some pointless, abusive dancer, you should be in Broadmoor.
@@rondon9897 YESSSS
Alleged abusive partner........but you are correct no one should receive threatening messages
No proof, her word only! Before I’d condemn someone, I’d want solid video proof, nothing less. If there’s no proof, then this is irrelevant!
@@lyndafay8528 I assume u have the same attitude to rapes? Emotional domestic abuse? If your daughter/sister/ friend came to u and said these things were happening you'd say this? Wow.
@@lisamgreenleafright?! I'm assuming with a name like 'Lynda' it's a woman as well which makes it even more sad. Hopefully nobody ever assaults her and gets away with it 😬🥲
This makes me so angry and sick to my stomach. I feel so sorry for her. The people who are threatening her and her children are the lowest of the low.
So the producers are saying sorry every Friday and yet not doing anything to stop him…I feel sick. I’m so sorry Amanda 😢
I bet they'll deny it too.
@@cemoihonay I was thinking I wish she'd insisted they email with their findings!
Who is the " him " you mentioned. A Bit out of the loop
The BBC seemingly put the show before any duty of care for people on the show.
Producers seeing and apologising for abusive behaviour is pointless when they allowed it to continue, rather than removing those who were doing things that they clearly knew was wrong, since they had to apologise for what they saw on those tapes on a weekly basis.
Props to Amanda for talking about this, especially since it sounds like this has been going on for a while, and when she and her family have to face even more abuse just for speaking out.
Amanda, I am so sorry you have and continue to endure such pain for speaking out against abusive behaviour. You are a powerful voice for anyone going through this and please know that I applaud you and have huge respect for you in doing so 👏
There is a high amount of people Waking Up these day, its great that we won't accept abuse of any kind, well done Amanda, a very brave woman.
Well put
She bullied people for years on her twitter so give me a break
The Bbc expects women who were bullied to just shut up in the name of entertainment 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮
Now it’s time for BBC to hold those responsible accountable. One incident is bad; repeated “offences” are not stopped is corporate coverup.
They knew about Savile and what did they do?
Every success to Amanda, she is a brave woman to speak out.
Her experience is so relatable. Unfortunately.
I’m so angry that people didn’t believe her. Her word wasn’t enough and neither is having the footage.
Why is the abuser once again being protected? And we are paying for this privilege. Disgraceful.
Even if it's true you don't just believe someone's accusations!
How do you know what’s been going on
Annekathleen - right, but you don’t have to. You DO have to take them seriously though, and reserve judgement until a full and impartial investigation has concluded. Anything else is unhelpful, and as we’ve seen with the trolling here, harmful.
@blondie4 is he being protected or is the BBC protecting themselves
blondie4 is a good example of why witches were burnt at the stake, no need for EVIDENCE, just believe someone! ironically blondie4 is the ''abuser'' here!
That's the downside of being a whistle-blower and being the first to raise your head above the parapet - you get all the backlash that comes with it.
The problem is that she is not allowed to say exactly what happened or what the abuse was and hence people don’t understand what she is complaining about. It should have been kept closed until there was an independent investigation and an outcome. Now there is bitterness on both sides because it’s trial by media but without all the information being available publicly.
She probably should not have spoken to the media in the first instance!
I totally agree with you, it should not be discussed at all, until it's done and dusted.
I think she didn't. Wasn't she just talking to BBC then media got hold of it.
We also sadly need to ask, would the BBC be investigating this if the media wasn't involved? The footage of physical abuse from another pro only came to light because of this investigation that is under the public eye. And Producers saw footage of Amanda and Giovanni's training and said "sorry" but didn't act on it.
It's a sad situation, but maybe media pressure was the only way BBC would seriously look into allegations of bullying.
Yes , your right , she should not have been able to have done this interview for both there sakes , well let's hope it doesn't affect strictly love the show , I bet it's knocked the spark out of the show ,so if does we to will suffer from a show we love to watch , fingers crossed it gets sorted for the person who ever it may be , 👍
Got away with it for so many years and he thought he’s untouchable!! Nobody is untouchable or irreplaceable!! You’re a brave soul, Amanda!!
So sorry Amanda. I have experienced bullying in the workplace and this is what it is…. i believe you and recognise the feelings you have. It is so debilitating and disempowering. Speaking out and being heard is important…. And you are heard.
This reminds me of how I felt in a previous job, and I am certainly no snowflake. You feel like it's you and you're going mad. On the death threats etc, those people are disgusting and should be tracked and charged, the socials are such a cesspit. All my love to Amanda ❤
The fact that people are denying workplace abuse doesn’t exist is mind-blowing.
The people who send those threats should be charged immediately after the first message is received.
We know who they are, but frightenly, they walk freely in society, but she and her family have had to endure.
@@neilperry2224 Charged with zero investigation, Sir Mark Rowley would love that approach
We don’t know who they are people like that are anonymous online
It is very telling that he won’t let the videos be released as that would be quickest way to prove his innocence so there has to be something he doesn’t want people to see
There's a parrot in the room
He isn't withholding anything. The BBC officials are
Because he would not give permission for the tapes to be released.
@@cakedjhb2297 Not according to him.
I don’t think it’s telling at all… it’s very easy to say that’s bullying when it wasn’t. Someone’s perception of someone can be very damaging, having footage available for everyone to have their own opinion of is very dangerous. I think leaving it to people to be impartial and trained to deal with the issue is the best option for both sides
To watch her talking and almost completely breaking down is so hard that I just want to give you a hug ❤
She is an actress.
@@buleberryjam177gaming7This is genuine distress, you can see it is. Why would she do it otherwise? She didn't need the attention. She's always had plenty of work. You must be one of the sickos that was threatening her and her family.
WHAT? Death threats? To her, threats to her children, her family? What? How dare they. I hope they have been arrested. I can’t imagine Amanda would dream of putting her story out there if it was a complete lie… I have admired Giovani on strictly, but, you only see the “celebrity” he’s handsome, a great dancer, but let’s not forget, off camera, like many, we have absolutely no idea what he’s like…. No one deserves death threats, it’s frightening. It’s very unfair on her
This is a very important interview going forward. Women voicing concerns should be heard and the concerns addressed! Not doubly victimised and put down.
And men, foxybox. There are reports of a female bully too.
@veryimportantpooches2619 More often than not it is a male perpetrator.
@@London719there's no gender scorecard. Where I work we have four managers who are bullying staff - three of the four are women.
Why is it always men? Women can't be emotionally or verbally abusive nah?
Typical BBC
How about typical Giovanni?
After the Savile debacle I thought the Bbc had cleaned their act up! But no, they think they’re untouchable. Stop paying the licence fee!
This is heartbreaking to watch. Amanda, I believe you, I can feel how this has destroyed you, I’m so sorry you’re going through this. Well done for standing up and being heard 💕
It's been clear to everyone that over recent years Strictly has been ratcheting up the level of dancing required by the celebrities.
It's got to the point now where the celebs have basically got to be professional dancers to make it through to the final weeks.
This doesn't of course excuse the bad behaviour but the "management" seem to have turned a blind eye and put the program first.
Hopefully this will reset things for the better.
Agreed. And you can see the difference in some of the pro’s when they have a duffer and don’t bother and one with potential. The looks and body language when it’s not going their way are obvious.
I am horrified to listen to this interview, this dear woman who is a great actress, has been truly treated inhumanly, by the public, for dancing? What sort of nightmare has England turned into? 😮
agreed she is very good actress and very good performar that can make many people believe her but i do not believe any word that she says.She probably has multiple personality disorder and the true will come out soon
The BBC yet again NOT protecting or investigating potential issues with the shows they air. I love strictly and Giovani but this behaviour is totally not acceptable. Dancers are very competitive and in it to win it , to him it’s normal but to other people this is not acceptable!!
How can you love him when you don’t know him? Part of the problem in society is the obsession with celebrities & well known people.
Amanda you were my favourite on strictly. When you pulled out i felt you did so with honour, grace and professionalism. In the past weeks i have admired your not rising to hype and remaining private and respectful. I have CPTSD and this interview hit hard. Your trauma is clearly still very raw but you handled this interview once again with honesty and professionalism. You have acted as any one would, your feelings and instincts are completely normal. Not unhinged, not unstable but justified and simply human. It is NEVER ok to make another person feel this way, no matter the reasons. Good people nurture others and do not degrade and put them down. You have done what you know to be morally the right thing in reaching out and so need not feel any shame. I am a big strictly fan and was shocked to hear about how bad things were. This does not make me think less of those coming forwards nor does it make me think less of the show as a whole. From the outside it looks as if the BBC are taking this seriously and i truly hope this provides an opportunity to assess and restructure so everyone is able to move forwards in a happy and healthy manner. I admire your bravery and wish you all the best with your play xxx
Regarding going forwards: I think it’d help to think about it like any other workplace: abuse of any kind will not be tolerated and those who perpetrate it will be disciplined, ie sacked.
People who send messages like that to Amanda are sick.
Bless your courage and heart, Amanda. You've done nothing to deserve a second of it. Such evil. The mind boggles. Much love to you and yours. x
Poor lady. So awful what she's been through 😢 why would she make this up and put herself and her children through this?
Exactly you need to be crazy to make this up.
The police need to be involved with the threats of violence etc.
Why should she have to justify it. The very fact there are multiple complaints against him shows there is an issue.
Well not justify but has to show proof.
Who is it the complaints have been made about?
I’ve just heard, it’s Giovanni
@@tessalister1226there’s literal hours of proof that the BBC are holding onto
@@tessalister1226 Auntie Beeb won't show the proof.
I believe Amanda. Giovanni was so confident the bbc would protect him he didn't care what his behaviour was on camera and now they won't release the footage. Darvo. Disgusting. After Saville, after the Princess Diana interview, they're doing it again. There needs to be an EXTERNAL review
I think you need to get out the house Sarah 😮
You believe her. Did you watch the video of her denying any rift with Giovanni?? What is the truth? We will have to wait and see.
@@Age-Rebel if only you knew what abused and bullied people go through in order to try 'to make yourself ok' - perhaps then you would have SOME idea about what you're talking about but it sounds like you are not educated enough about it to make any commments.
@@clararob9869And you should confine yourself to your house.
Giovanni Pernice doesn't even know you exist and never will.@@clararob9869
I believe Amanda 100%. The BBC owes her an apology for their complete and utter failure in this matter.
Krishan - minute 5 - quite a naive question " why its been so different for me and you" - well lets start with him being a man and having a female teacher, and her being a woman and having a male teacher. Yes, its true that we did hear a story about Janette encouraging a risky move to one of her partners, but the abuse scandal is about male teachers towards their female partners.
Not sure why Amanda devalues her experince by saying "if it had just been me" - even if it had, that is still cause to take her seriously and investigate. Its like when the news report deaths. They say things like "20 were killed" - well if even 1 was killed its still horrific.
I believe her. Why would she risk her livelihood by lying?
It’s her perception. He probably did shout. He probably would have preferred someone younger. Not right but maybe made her feel devalued. I hope he is cleared.
Look at it the other way, why would the professional dancers lie? It's their livelihoods as well, it seems six of one and half a dozen of another. No one has actually seen any evidence, and no one forces the " celebrities " a term I use very loosely these days as it's overused likewise Star! to do any of these shows
@@Age-RebelThat says so much about you.
@@sandrabutler8483There's no equivalence at all here. If a professional dancer is accused of mistreating a celebrity partner, what career-jeopardising lie could they tell in response to the accusations?
@@Age-Rebel Jesus fucking Christ. Because he would prefer someone younger abuse is ok? Wow. Get in the trash!
This demonstrates how much the BBC allowing this kind of behaviour by their staff to be acceptable They turned a blind eye to jimmy saville. Rolf Harris When will they learn
@charlottepembroke5446 Wasn’t there an issue a few years back with the naturalist Steve ??? Can’t remember the surname) being bullied by ola Jordan Now I can believe that knowing who her husband is ( they are no longer on the team)
It's frightening that there are so many highly disturbed individuals out there. I'm so sorry that Amanda has had to firstly go through the horrible Strictly bullying and then to have that compounded by the outrageous public reaction must have been almost intolerable. I hope she knows that are people who are on her side who believed what she said and are wishing her all the very best. Editing to say Amanda was my tip to win Strictly and I was really sad to see her have to go 🧡
If more people understood what PTSD & C-PTSD are the world would be a much more compassionate and understanding place to live in. I am so glad that more and more work and education about these issues are getting more light shone on them so people do. As she explains here, the fact that she has previous experience of being in abusive relationship the effect was worse. It's been statistically proven that veterans who experience PTSD do so because they have prior hideous experiences that they may or may not actually be aware of consciously, that are held in the nervous system until an external environment triggers the memory of as this lady describes here. She has not faught in a war, yet as some veterans do, the physical and psychological effects are life changing and can be completely debilitating. I am so glad that she has spoken up for all that have other work place or personal situations where they may be in doubt to speak up.
Very telling that his previous dance partners reached out to Amanda and warned her. He probably has an ego the size of a football field , and temper to boot.
Not all his partners though. Loads of them had absolutely no problems with him. Sounds like a 'her' problem.
@@vermilliongecko'her' and the other 5 or 6 people... 😅 As a woman I've had completely different experiences with male work colleagues than my other female colleagues. This can be for lots of different reasons... The way you look, age, your temperament. But at the end of the day there's a line and it sounds like he crossed it with a few women.
@@vermilliongeckohard to imagine when he’s skipping down a lane in Spain with his chum Anton on a BBC freebie, but hopefully the truth will out.
@@SadieeeSweeet Have they actually made public statements to that effect, or are you taking Amanda's word for it again? This is an ongoing investigation, but you've already pronounced him guilty in the court of public opinion.
@@vermilliongecko, whilst you have, interestingly, decided that it is a ‘her’ problem, which is pretty much the same thing
The blocking so none of us can see what happened says it all. Amanda went through a hellish time how disgusting. Wish you well Amanda ❤
I felt sad when Amanda had left the show. She'd been definitely the best one and had everything to win. I hope she'll recover one day, and I genuinely believe that giving it another go with somebody decent could be the best cure. Warmest wishes from Putney!
I believe you, Amanda. The sad thing is that you were a stunning dancer and we’d sat there and tipped you to win. Anyway, that is not the point. Thank you for standing up to a high-profile narcissist and an organisation that protects his ilk. As you say, the show is a Saturday night light entertainment show and not a professional competition for the inflating of individual egos and furthering of careers. Some people clearly got too big for their boots and have learned that nobody is bigger than the show. His gaslighting of you (calling you unstable) only proves that he’s unwilling to be accountable or change (typical narc traits).
It’s a shame the other women are not prepared to raise their heads above the parapet and be identified, which makes your stance even more brave. Hopefully, this won’t now happen to other women or men and you will eventually be vindicated by the outcome of the investigation.
Oh and Shirley Ballas speaking out in support of him is of no consequence. She’s the chief narcissist on the programme and hates women. Of course she would fawn over him because he’s male and pretends to flirt with her.
I wonder if it had been a man that had complained. Good for you Amanda and thank you for complaining as this kind of behaviour is completely unacceptable!!
Done for calling out ugly bullying cruel behaviour... You are staying true to yourself.. Well done stay strong x
Im so sorry that happened. And the abuse from so called Strictly fans. The footage should be shown Amanda. BBC have failed big time.😳
Huges hugs.❤️xxx
What is wrong with people? Why would you say such vile things to anyone? And to hope her children die? That's so effed up.
Poor Amanda and good for her being this brave.
How interesting as soon as her partner was announced people texted her saying they were sorry...
Social media has become a cesspit of horrible Cretan’s sending threats like that!!!
I believed Amanda straight away for many reasons. now watching this I know I was right too.
Her visible discomfort trying to explain what happened was something I recognised.
I hope she gets a proper response from the BBC and the professionals all learn from this.
A woman’s word will never be enough will it. It makes me so sad that people abuse someone that asks for help
It depends on the woman. I treat people on a case by case basis.
So just because you’re a woman you should be automatically believed?
How dare they treat her in such a horrific way. Those who sent her and her children threats must be found and charged. Unacceptable behaviour.
Dont like the fact that she attributed the threats to strictly fans can be any nutter jumping on the bandwagon
I feel very ashamed of myself as a woman. When this initially came out, I was one of the ones who rolled her eyes and thought it was probably all to do with someone who couldn't handle the rigours of training with a professional dancer who had super high standards and wanted to win. Watching this, I can clearly see that it's more than that. It almost doesn't matter what it was because it was bad for her, regardless, and that's what actually matters. If they do release the footage people will still fall into opposing camps. Some will say they don't see what the fuss was about and others will be horrified and where you sit on that will be down to your own life experiences etc. But it's HER experience, not ours, and I'm sorry my initial thoughts were dismissive.
We need more comments like this - the fact that you're able to change your opinion and see that you were mistaken is something that not enough people do - perhaps politicians should be able to do this more and we would be in a better place! Well done to you
I second this thank you for the comment.
Self reflection is rare and not praised enough. I have felt similarly before until further evidence came out, and I wondered why did i instinctively choose to dismiss someone's statement?
I think one reason why this happens is our gut reaction = "i like them, it can't be true!" It is simpler to disbelieve a person who says something to different to wjat we think we know about a person or situation. It is harder to listen and rethink how we view someone or question what we know because it makes us uncomfortable.
So thanks again for your comment 💜
You self-reflection is admirable. We should all be mindful of the simple truth that we rarely ever get or see all the facts.
We should all bear that in mind when forming opinions, as well as having the capacity to forgive ourselves if we do forget ourselves.
That said, that's still no excuse for hateful, sexist/racist/misogynistic/homophobic invective.
What awful things people say..... regardless of what happened why would you wish awful things to happen to innocent children?
No being believed is part of the abuse. I believe her 100% and to put yourself under the microscope to bring the behaviors of professional dancers to light in the most famous show on the BBC is brave. I hope she is vindicated and given the mental support she needs. Additionally the trolls need to be find or arrested, this should not be allowed!! Good luck to her.
Online trolls need to be delt with severely!! So proud of this lovely lady for speaking up , so brave ❤
Amanda, I am sending you my heart, to help keep you strong. Any form of abuse under any circumstances is completely unacceptable. Your decision to open up about your treatment in the training room demonstrates your courage and feeless goal in stamping out abuse. Bless you, please keep going ❤xx
Same here. Best wishes to you Amanda. Don't allow that slug or that disgraceful organisation to impact on your life any further. You're incredibly strong and brave.
Bullies are not brave they are cowards. Sorry you have had to put up with this abuse Amanda.
Calm down
she is nothing but a hypocrite and nepo baby
Weird that Giovanni didn’t bully Debbie McGee or that deaf girl Rose. Surely a bully would bully someone vulnerable like Rose?
The BBC knew they always cover themselves…just look at Saville. Giovanni had many complaints before and it was ignored for the sake of the biggest show on the BBC so he knew he’d get away with it. I’ve no doubt other dancers have done similar..
The biggest shock is middle aged women threatening a victim of abuse and standing up for the abuser!
There have been at least 6 other people complain and he won’t release footage….says it all. The BBC shouldn’t be allowed to withhold the footage and an internal investigation by the BBC of the BBC is like Saville investigating Rolf Harris
I personally think the way she has been treated by the press and the public is absolutely disgraceful. I'm all for fairness and hearing both sides of a story, but the narrative from so many as soon as she left the show and then subsequently made her complaint was that she is a liar, a fantasist, and just didn't want to work hard. Nobody who has been making these kind of comments were there with them so know that for a fact, and this sends a terrible message to women (and indeed men) who are in abusive situations that if they come forward they will be vilified and disparaged and not taken seriously. Giovanni deserves to have his say of course, but I do find it interesting that he is so against the footage of the rehearsals being seen.
I'm so glad she has spoken up and highlighted the abuse within the show and what she experienced from obviously a horrible narcissistic abuser who thought he could get away with it . She deserved so much better. I'm so glad they have got rid of the toxic individuals and will not tolerate this BS from horrid toxic bullying .
If I was Giovanin and had apparently done nothing wrong - I'd have no issue in releasing those 50 hours of footage.
Of course there’s going to be shouting if you’re teaching someone who isn’t trying 100%. I think Amanda just wanted a laugh with her partner and didn’t take it seriously enough.
@@daniellefrancis1476It's supposed to be a laugh! Ffs!
It is quite clear the BBC have a rubbish idea of “ duty of care “ similar to other large organisations. I was bullied at work and found the company stick up for who’s most important to them only. It is an horrendous ordeal to be dismissed as not believable. I believe you. I hope you get justice
What did he do exactly, do we know??
Unbelievable there are women (and men) who are calling her a liar. You don't have to like her to believe her. I believe her. As someone who has been through similar, her reactions and responses seem completely genuine to me. So much criticism of why didn't she do this, or say that. Well to those people, you clearly have not experienced abuse, and for that you should be grateful, but you need to do more to understand, instead of blaming the victims, because you then become part of the culture which allows abusers to keep getting away with it.
As a survivor of abuse, I'm saying she's a liar. She went into the show with an agenda, and I think she planned this all along to boost her career. She's Amber Heard all over again
If the fellow contestants knew that this was going on, and they’re ‘friends in the trenches’ together, why did they all carry on with the show?
Exactly my thought. He was told there was something that happened to her that was “sexually humiliating” and he didn’t act?
@@blondie4just all out for themselves
Because of their fat pay cheques no doubt. Disgraceful.
They don't want to be cancelled. And people are selfish so they only care about their image.
That's a great question! I'm wondering that myself... My guess is they were fortunate enough to be enjoying their experience, they were selfish and full of themselves and that came first
Amanda as a survivor of an abusive relationship i really feel for you explaining this i can see you physically tense up reliving it. Im so sorry you went through this with this narcissist. Please know you have so much support ❤
She's weaponising your trauma. Don't fall for it.
@@vermilliongecko go away. You're the problem.
@@lisamgreenleaf Nope. I will never go away or be silenced. As someone who's survived ACTUAL abuse, I can tell when someone's faking it. She'll be writing an op ed soon.
@@vermilliongecko looking forward to the footage coming out or him owning up. Hard work and emotional abuse are VERY DIFFERENT and working hard does not mean being made to feel absolutely shite is acceptable.as a survivor of ACTUAL ABUSE myself as well I would be horrified if my family and friends had said to me "you just underestimated how hard a relationship was, you didn't work hard enough" I also hope any of your friends or family never have to come to you if they are in this situation. You wouldn't believe them. She doesn't deserve the death threats and the amount of backlash from this would not have been considered lightly just to promote a play??! Get a grip. I don't want to talk about this any longer thank you.
@@lisamgreenleaf Tell you what, why don't you hold your breath until the footage comes out. A romantic relationship that you're talking about is not the same as an adult student - teacher relationship. I believe my friends and family because they're trustworthy people who don't lie for attention. However, I have a family member with a personality disorder who absolutely does lie for attention, and has done so for 30+ years. So I know what a liar looks like. No-one should get death threats, but again, we've only got her word that they happened. If you don't want to talk about it, stop replying. It's that simple.
Just because something is considered a British Institution, it doesn’t mean it can’t be improved, or changed, and neither should the love for such a thing make us blind to its faults
Why doesn't she go to the police and do things the correct way?! If she has an accusation then she needs to go to the police, file a report and let them go get the 50 hours of missing tapes. Why would the BBC hand them over to a lawyer?
Because it’s not a criminal issue - it’s workplace bullying, which is a civil issue and up to the organisation involved to sort out
I believe you Amanda. I admire your bravery in speaking out. Sadly, there are perpetrators of abuse in all walks of life but also the people who side with them and don’t believe those perpetrated against😢And labelling someone “unstable” is classic perpetrator behaviour unfortunately.
These people who threaten and abuse someone when they know nothing of the facts . Keep strong Amanda
I don't understand why the police aren't involved if she and others have suffered physical abuse.
Because there was no physical abuse!
@@daniellefrancis1476 So being kicked "allegedly" isn't physical abuse ?
@janeferguson353 That was Graziano that kicked Zara. He admitted and resigned over it. Amanda says in this interview Giovanni wasn't physical with her, but was every other kind of abusive but physical.
She's a trouble maker .
We believe you sister. We know how men get away with toxic behaviour and get help to cover it up cause theyre not a "bad guy". It should not matter who you are or what money you make if you behave disgustingly you should be held accountable. Hope he gets sacked at the very least for being so disgraceful in his workplace and she gets the compensation and the apology she deserves from the BBC. If they dont fire him they should be ashamed.
Regardless if this is true or not, you believe her or not, no one, absolutely no one and their family, should receive threats like this, totally unacceptable behaviour from anyone, regardless
I have met Amanda several times and she is a lovely genuinely warm person.
Thank you to you both for doing this interview! What a horrid man to do this!