Amanda Abbington’s fiancé, Jonathan Goodwin, has posted a mysterious message on Instagram amidst the controversy surrounding her ex-Strictly Come Dancing partner, Giovanni Pernice. Reports suggest that Giovanni, 33, has permanently left the show following allegations about his teaching methods during rehearsals. The BBC has launched an internal investigation into these claims, with Amanda, 52, among those making accusations. Jonathan, a former Britain’s Got Talent contestant who retired from stunt performing after a serious injury in 2021, shared a photo on Instagram, accompanied by a caption reflecting on difficult circumstances and the importance of how we react to them. Fans praised Jonathan for his inspirational mindset, considering the challenges he has faced.
Jonathan and Amanda had been friends on social media for years before they started dating after her split from Martin Freeman. Their relationship progressed quickly, with Jonathan proposing just 30 minutes into their first date in Vienna, an offer Amanda happily accepted. During Amanda’s time on Strictly last year, Jonathan was a supportive presence, cheering her on. However, her journey on the show ended prematurely when she decided to quit midway through, despite being a favorite to succeed. It later became apparent that there was tension between Amanda and Giovanni, with alleged heated exchanges leaving her in tears.
AMANDA ABBINGTON QUITS STRICTLY AMIDST CONTROVERSY
In a shocking turn of events, Amanda Abbington, known for her appearance on the hit dance series Strictly Come Dancing, sensationally quit the show last October. And now, it seems that two other high-profile stars have followed suit, as they have reportedly instructed lawyers after experiencing similar treatment from Giovanni Pernice, one of the show’s longest-serving professionals.
The BBC, the network behind Strictly Come Dancing, is said to be gathering evidence in response to these allegations against Giovanni. Sources describe the situation as “troubled times” and a “nightmare situation” for the Corporation. Although the BBC declined to comment on the ongoing investigation, a spokesperson did not deny rumors that Giovanni has left the show.
When contacted by , the spokesperson stated, “The professional dancers for 2024 will be announced in due course.” This statement neither confirmed nor denied Giovanni’s departure from the show. However, it was previously reported by The Sun that Giovanni had expressed his desire for a fresh start, which may explain his decision to leave the dance series.
According to insiders, Amanda Abbington was left in tears after training with Giovanni. They claim that the scrutiny on him has become too much, leading him to seek a fresh start. Giovanni allegedly wants to focus on other TV projects and believes he has achieved all he can on Strictly, having won the trophy in 2021 and reached the final four times.
While Giovanni adamantly denies any wrongdoing, he acknowledges that his training style may not be to everyone’s liking, especially in today’s day and age. However, he remains excited about his other upcoming projects and sees them as his top priority moving forward.
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