Amanda Abbington forced to 'call the police after receiving death threats from trolls' amid Strictly's Giovanni Pernice bullying controversy By Laura Parkin For Mailonline Published: 01:35, 23 June 2024 | Updated: 01:36, 23 June 2024 e-mail 7 shares View comments Amanda Abbington has reportedly 'called the police after receiving death threats from trolls' as the bullying controversy surrounding Giovanni Pernice continues. The BBC launched an investigation after Giovanni, 33, was accused of 'threatening and abusive behaviour' while working with celebrity contestants on Strictly Come Dancing, including Amanda, Ranvir Singh and Laura Whitmore . The actress, 50, then deleted her social media accounts last week, just hours after it was confirmed the professional dancer would not be returning to the series amid the alleged workplace 'misconduct'.
According to reports, Amanda had already been bombarded by 'unspeakable and incredibly threatening' messages from troll fans of Giovanni. A source told The Sun : ' She has been worried about leaving the house to do simple errands like walking the dog or picking up groceries.' Amanda Abbington has reportedly 'called the police after receiving death threats from trolls' as the bullying controversy surrounding Giovanni Pernice continues (pictured in 2023) The BBC launched an investigation after Giovanni, 33, (pictured this month) was accused of 'threatening and abusive behaviour' while working with celebrity contestants on Strictly They conti.