Giovanni Pernice left the BBC's ballroom dance show this year when 'Sherlock' star Amanda Abbington accused him of "abusive, cruel and mean" behavior during her time on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.

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BBC apologises to ex-Strictly contestant Amanda Abbington after complaints against Giovanni Pernice - Amanda Abbington claimed she was subject to a ‘toxic environment’ and ‘inappropriate, mean, nasty