Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas has thrown her support behind Giovanni Pernice, following reports of a 'feud' between him and actress Amanda Abbington

Amanda told how she received death threats after it was revealed she suffered PTSD over her time on BBC Strictly Come Dancing.

The Plymouth-born newsreader is one of the seven stars from the BBC One show who will be dancing across the UK,

Amanda Abbington has been left “fuming” after being denied a place on the Strictly Come Dancing Tour.

Shirley Ballas defended Strictly's Giovanni Pernice as she appeared on Monday's Lorraine.

The BBC judge has spoken out in defence of Giovanni amid his Strictly Come Dancing row with Amanda, who has reportedly been left with PTSD after the show.

The former Sherlock star has confirmed she was diagnosed with "mild PTSD" after appearing on the BBC dance show.

The professional dancer is a guest judge on a sustainable fashion show

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has addressed the reported "feud" between professional dancer Giovanni Pernice and his latest show partner Amanda Abbington

The TV presenter, 36, and the former Strictly Come Dancing professional, 41, gave a glimpse into the lavish day spent with family and friends via their respective Instagram pages.

Strictly's Dianne Buswell branded a muscular Gladiators star "twinkle toes" after the pair had an impromptu dance together backstage at the BBC.

'He serves the show well and gives 100%'

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas praised Giovanni Pernice as a 'splendid teacher' and an 'absolute gentleman', as she was asked about rumours of a feud with Amanda Abbington

Amanda Abbington was reportedly 'fuming' after the BBC refused her a live tour slot amidst backstage controversy.

The event includes dance lessons, live performances and a chance to meet Vito Coppola, Nikita Kuzmin, Jowita Pryzstal, Neil Jones, Nancy Xu, Katya Jones, and Luba Mushtuk

Katya took a pledge in 2019

The professional dancer is a guest judge on a sustainable fashion show.

Former Strictly Come Dancing professionals James and Ola Jordan had to dash their three-year-old daughter Ella to A&E just before Christmas, where they discovered she had pneumonia