SherlockstarAmanda Abbingtonhas fired fresh shots in the rumbling row over the professional conduct of her formerStrictly Come DancingpartnerGiovanni Pernice.

Abbington performed with Pernice during the 2023 season of theBBCdance competition, but dropped out early citing personal reasons.

Other celebrities who have partnered with Pernice are also said to be party to the complaint.

Giovanni Pernice and Amanda Abbington

Giovanni Pernice and Amanda Abbington together last yearGetty

Pernice has denied wrongdoing.

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Abbington said: Giovanni is nasty.

He was awful to a few of us.

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She added: You dont understand how awful this all is … Giovannis fans have started trolling me now.

I have had to come off social media and Im getting death threats.

Abbington said she complained about Pernice toStrictly Come Dancings BBC Studios production team.

I went to producers early on and told them about Giovanni, she said.

I didnt enjoy it because of all of this.

Pernice issued a statement on Instagram last month vowing to clear his name.

Nor ordinarily, would we comment on whether we are reviewing any individual complaints.

Recently, we have seen a number of media reports about a high-profile show.

Anyone involved in a complaint has a right to confidentiality and fair process.