Amanda Abbington says Strictly Come Dancing fans 'brutal, relentless and unforgiving' in wake of Giovanni Pernice complaint

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Amanda Abbington said described the "brutal, relentless and unforgiving" threats from fans of Strictly Come Dancing in the wake of her complaints about the show and former dance partner Giovanni Pernice.

The Sherlock actress has previously made accusations about the teaching methods of Pernice, who has since left the BBC One show.

but refutes any claims of wrongdoing following her claims of "unnecessary, abusive, cruel and mean" behaviour. Abbington was interviewed by Channel 4 News presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy, who was a competitor on her series of the BBC One dance show last year, in an interview published on Wednesday (July 24). READ MORE: Stacey Solomon 'can't believe it' as she shares 'ridiculous' emotional update with Joe Swash The actress becoming tearful, said it has been "brutal, relentless and unforgiving", before clarifying that she was speaking about the "rape threats towards not only myself, but my daughter and the threats of death to my son".

Asked if these came from Strictly fans, she agreed and also alleged the behaviour came from supporters of Pernice. She said she wants to encourage people who feel "bullied" or are in a situation they feel is "toxic and unsafe" to complain, despite the backlash she has allegedly received.