Strictly Come Dancing star Amanda Abbington told the Daily Mail that contrary to reports, she, not Giovanni Pernice, asked for her rehearsals of the BBC show to be recorded, calling the dancer "nasty".
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Giovanni Pernice was partnered with Sherlock star, Amanda Abbington, on Strictly Come Dancing last year until she suddenly quit the show citing 'medical reasons'
Giovanni Pernice is battling allegations of 'threatening and abusive' behaviour in the training room at Strictly Come Dancing - which the star strongly denies