Amanda Abbington is seen after 'handing over more bombshell texts with fresh claims over Giovanni Pernice's behaviour' in Strictly misconduct probe
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Amanda Abbington headed out on Monday, after it was claimed she has handed over more texts to the BBC to back up her claims about Giovanni Pernice's behaviour on Strictly.
The actress, 50, took the time away from her play When It Happen To You to head to the shops in London.
Dressed in a black T-shirt with a Doberman on it, Amanda cut a solemn figure during the solo outing.
The actress has made a series of accusations about Giovanni's teaching methods and has described his behaviour as 'unnecessary, abusive, cruel and mean'. He strongly denies all of the claims.
Over the weekend it was reported, Amanda has sent more texts to the BBC amid their misconduct probe into her allegations about Giovanni.
Amanda Abbington headed out on Monday, after it was claimed she has handed over more texts to the BBC to back up her claims about Giovanni Pernice's behaviour on Strictly
The actress has made a series of accusations about Giovanni and described his behaviour as 'unnecessary, abusive, cruel and mean'. The pro dancer, 33, has denied all her allegations
Dressed in a black T-shirt with a Doberman on it, Amanda cut a solemn figure during the solo outing
It has been claimed the dramatic intervention has thrown the BBC investigation into professional Giovanni's behaviour into chaos and has 'changed the course of the probe'.
The Sun reports Amanda has come forward with new bombshell messages just as the probe was about to conclude which reportedly show that Giovanni did 'step over the line of what is acceptable'.
A source has told the publication of the new disclosures: 'The investigation is set to conclude this week but it has been made more difficult by the new disclosure from Amanda.
'It has turned the course of the probe. It seemed Giovanni would be cleared but this new information has changed everything again.
'Giovanni, it seems now, did appear to step over the line of what is acceptable for a BBC representative but more discussions need to be had.
'Every time they seem to reach a conclusion, something else gets thrown in that throws the investigation in a new direction.'
It comes after earlier this week Amanda was reportedly questioned by BBC bosses for a second time about 'crude comments' she claimed were made by Giovanni.
She is said to have been quizzed via video call last week as she sat down with two ex-Met detectives to discuss her allegations about the professional dancer, 33.
Amanda teamed the T-shirt with jeans and black trainers
Over the weekend it was reported, Amanda has sent more texts to the BBC amid their misconduct probe into her allegations about Giovanni
The actress has been busy treading the boards with her new play after taking time away from the spotlight after her stint on Strictly
In one interview, Amanda compared Strictly to 'the trenches' telling Channel 4 News that BBC producers had been left 'horrified
Amanda was seen out just days after this year's line-up for the 20th anniversary show of Strictly was announced
Amanda abruptly left the BBC show citing 'personal issues' and quit social media last month in the wake of her former dance partner's sacking
They reportedly discussed claims of sexual comments during rehearsals, as well as 'new evidence'. Giovanni has denied all allegations made against him.
MailOnline contacted representatives for Amanda, Giovanni, and The BBC for comment.
In one interview, Amanda compared the dance show to 'the trenches' telling Channel 4 News that BBC producers had been left 'horrified' by clips that also allegedly exhibited 'humiliating behaviour of a sexual nature'.
In another, where she spoke to Christine Lampard on Lorraine, she said: 'It was inappropriate, it was mean, it was nasty, it was bullying and I put up with it for five, six weeks.
'It started very early on and when it started to happen I would shut down because I recognised those red flags.
'And so I would shut down and it would be difficult to get in, and that would be a self-fulfilling prophecy.'
Talking about her schedule on the show, she said: 'I was going into the rehearsal room every day. I've been in rehearsal rooms for 32 years.
'I know what rehearsal rooms are supposed to be like.
'I don't care what background you're from – whether it's dancing, acting, singing – you have a duty of care to bring into that rehearsal room compassion, understanding, sensitivity and kindness.
'And that wasn't extended to me (at Strictly). And so I just said I don't think this is right.'
