Amanda Abbington calls Giovanni Pernice ‘nasty’ as she discusses Strictly feud [Video]

Amanda Abbington has spoken for the first time about her experience on Strictly Come Dancing with Giovanni Pernice.

The Sherlock actress was partnered with the professional dancer on the most recent series of the BBC show and unexpectedly left after just five weeks.

There have since been reports that Amanda’s departure was due to a behind-the-scenes feud and it was later said she was seeking legal advice.

Giovanni, 33, has defended himself on social media, saying he ‘rejects any suggestion of abusive or threatening behaviour, and I look forward to clearing my name’.

Following claims that Giovanni requested training was recorded after he grew ‘concerned’ about her behaviour, Amanda, 52, has responded.

‘I asked for them to be recorded, it was me. Giovanni is nasty. He was awful to a few of us, a group of us,’ she told Daily Mail+.

‘You don’t understand how awful this all is. Giovanni’s fans have …