TheBBChas apologized toAmanda Abbingtonafter theSherlockactress claimed that she was bullied by herStrictly Come DancingpartnerGiovanni Perniceon last years show.
We want to apologize to Amanda Abbington and to thank her for coming forward and taking part.
We know this would not have been an easy thing to do.
‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Season 21 stars Amanda Abbington and Giovanni Pernice.BBC
In a statement, Abbington welcomed the BBCs apology and said she had been vindicated.
She is now considering whether to accept a meeting with senior management.
This apology means a great deal to me.
Abbington abruptly quit Season 21 ofStrictlylast October citing personal reasons.
The BBC acknowledged it heard from a number of individuals during its investigation and thanked them for participating.
Pernice strongly denied wrongdoing and cooperated with the BBC investigation, but was benched for Season 22.
His manager has been contacted for comment.
The professional dancer did not recall the specific incident but acknowledged it happened and apologized.
He was fired by the BBC.
Other measures include weekly welfare meetings and workshops for the production crew.
Todays apology from the BBC is a vindication of my complaint, she said.
