- .Krishnan Guru-Murthy Reveals he raised an alert concerns Amanda Abbington’s treatment on Strictly Come Dancing with BBC bosses
- Abbington eventually pulled out of the competition, citing PTSD due to alleged abuse from partner Giovanni Pernice
- Guru-Murthy suggests a cover-up by the BBC, claiming questions about Abbington’s exit were silenced
- Abbington demands an apology from the BBC for how she was treated, while Pernice denies any wrongdoing
Krishnan Guru-Murthy, a fellow contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, has made a bombshell claim that he raised concerns with BBC bosses about how Amanda Abbington was being treated on the show, but his worries fell on deaf ears.
Abbington, who was partnered with Giovanni Pernice, reportedly requested footage of their “tense” training sessions, leading to a misconduct investigation. The results of the investigation are expected to be revealed this week, with Pernice’s camp confident he will be cleared.
However, Guru-Murthy has revealed that he spoke to people at the BBC about his concerns for Abbington, but was reassured that they were “dealing with it and were in close contact with her”. Despite this, Abbington eventually pulled out of the competition, citing PTSD due to the alleged abuse she faced from Pernice.
Guru-Murthy’s Concerns Raised Through WhatsApp Group
Guru-Murthy disclosed that the celebrity contestants had set up a WhatsApp group to share their experiences, and it soon became clear that Abbington was struggling. “There were messages she posted that made it very clear she was struggling and having a hard time,” he revealed.
He added that while they were all having a tough time, Abbington’s situation was different. “And yes, I did speak to people at the time about the fact I was worried about Amanda and they should speak to her,” Guru-Murthy said.
BBC Allegedly Silenced Questions About Abbington’s Exit
After Abbington’s departure, Guru-Murthy panicked and wondered if he would be asked about it. He suggested a cover-up was taking place as he chatted to BBC Radio 4, revealing he was told, “It won’t come up”. “And it didn’t. Someone said, ‘Don’t ask about that,’ and they didn’t. It shows you the power the BBC has when it comes to Strictly,” he added.
Abbington Demands Apology from BBC
Despite the concerns raised during her time on the show, Abbington felt she had no choice but to quit and has since demanded an “apology” from the BBC for how she was treated. Speaking to Christine Lampard on ITV’s Lorraine, she said, “I’d like an apology [from the BBC]. I’d like this not to happen to people working in that corporation again.”
Pernice’s team has responded to the allegations made by Abbington, insisting the dancer “refutes any claim of threatening or abusive behaviour, and having provided the BBC with his evidence, is confident that the review will prove this”. They added, “We would urge people to wait for the review’s conclusion and not to pay heed to these very serious and defamatory allegations that have no evidence in support of them.”
FAQs
Q. What are the allegations made by Amanda Abbington against Giovanni Pernice?
A. Abbington has made several allegations against Pernice, including “blocking” of training footage, an instance of “humiliating behaviour of a sexual nature,” and general “threatening or abusive behaviour”.
Q. What is the status of the BBC’s investigation into Abbington’s complaints?
A. The results of the BBC’s internal investigation are expected to be announced this week, with Pernice’s team confident he will be cleared.
Q. Why did Amanda Abbington ultimately decide to quit Strictly Come Dancing?
A. Despite concerns being raised during her time on the show, Abbington felt she had no choice but to quit and has since demanded an apology from the BBC for how she was treated.
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Last Updated on August 3, 2024 by 247 News Around The World
