Amanda Abbington

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Strictly Drama: Amanda Abbington’s Dance of Online Abuse!

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🎭💃 Who knew a dance competition could lead to such chaos? Amanda Abbington spills the tea on intense online threats and footage drama! #StrictlyComeDancing

Former ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ star Amanda Abbington has found herself embroiled in a storm of controversy after making allegations against her dance partner Giovanni Pernice. The once-beloved actress has opened up about the severe online backlash she faced after leaving the show, calling it "brutal, relentless, and unforgiving." The Twitter-tastic side of the TV world took a dark turn as fans of the show turned their fury towards Abbington, launching a barrage of online threats that included deeply distressing messages. It seems that amid the glittering lights of the dance floor, darker realities can sneak in and take the fun out of the competition, leaving celebrities to deal with the aftermath.

In a tearful revelation, Abbington recounted how she first raised concerns about Pernice's behaviour just days into their partnership. Despite the glitzy facade of the show, it appears the behind-the-scenes drama was far from enjoyable. Fans of ‘Strictly’ have passionately defended their favourite professionals, turning on Abbington directly over the allegations. This fierce loyalty has unfortunately manifested in a wave of hostility towards her, creating an environment where one can't help but wonder about the fine line between fandom and fanaticism.

In a shocking twist to the already tangled tale, Abbington has claimed there’s a staggering 50 hours of footage from their rehearsals that could shed light on her experiences. With Pernice vehemently denying any accusations of abusive behaviour, we are left to ponder: who will emerge victorious from this tumultuous dance-off? A fierce battle of narratives appears to be heating up, and many are waiting with bated breath for what might unfold as the story develops. This saga is an unfortunate reminder that the pressures of fame can lead to unpleasant side effects in personal lives.

Finally, this conflict highlights a larger conversation about the responsibilities of reality TV audiences. When does support turn into harassment? As Amanda bravely steps forward, she encourages a dialogue around mental health and safety for those already in the spotlight. Meanwhile, in a random twist of fate, many fans often forget that in this game of dance, not all the twirling is for glory—some of it leads to a nasty fall off the dance floor!

And in the world of 'Strictly Come Dancing', this isn't the first time one of their star dancers has felt the heat. Competition shows undeniably come with their baggage, but it seems the dance floor can become a stage for a very different kind of drama, complete with uninvited guests from the internet! Buckle up, because in this wild world of sequins and social media, it seems the dance is just getting started!

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Strictly: Amanda Abbington says she 'received online rape threats ... (BBC News)

The actress says the online abuse since leaving the show has been "brutal, relentless and unforgiving".

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Amanda Abbington says 50 HOURS of Strictly footage kept from her ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Amanda Abbington, who dropped out of the BBC competition after being partnered with Giovanni Pernice, has said that she ...

BBC Strictly: Amanda Abbington makes shocking claims (Bury Times)

Amanda Abbington has spoken of “brutal, relentless and unforgiving” threats from Strictly Come Dancing fans.

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Amanda Abbington on Strictly experience – full interview (Channel 4 News)

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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Threats from Strictly fans 'brutal, relentless, unforgiving' – Amanda ... (Bromsgrove Advertiser)

Giovanni Pernice has strongly denied the actress's claims of 'unnecessary, abusive, cruel and mean' behaviour.

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Amanda Abbington in tears as she addresses Strictly scandal for first ... (Metro)

Strictly Come Dancing's Amanda Abbington spoke about the toll of death and rape threats after making allegations against Giovanni Pernnice.

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Amanda Abbington addresses "brutal" experience over Strictly ... (digitalspy.com)

Amanda Abbington has addressed the "brutal" experience she's faced over her Strictly Come Dancing allegations.

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Strictly Come Dancing: Amanda Abbington says 50 hours of footage ... (Sky News)

Pernice strongly denies Abbington's claims of "unnecessary, abusive, cruel and mean" behaviour and says he looks "forward to clearing [his] name" amid an ...

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Amanda Abbington claims there's '50 hours' of Strictly rehearsal ... (The Independent)

Abbington's professional dance partner, Giovanni Pernice, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

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Amanda Abbington reveals death and rape threats over Strictly claims (Evening Standard)

Sherlock actress and her family the victim of 'brutal, relentless and unforgiving' threats from fans of the BBC show.

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Amanda Abbington claims some of 'bullying' by Giovanni Pernice ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Amanda Abbington has detailed the online abuse she has suffered since accusing her former Strictly partner Giovanni Pernice of abusive behaviour, ...

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