Amanda Abbington says she is relieved over cancer scare during Strictly Come Dancing rehearsal drama

Amanda Abbington said she was relieved about her cancer scare because it allowed her to stop Be sure to come dance.

The Sherlock The 50-year-old star pulled out of the BBC One show last year due to medical reasons.

In the months since, she has filed complaints of verbal bullying and harassment against her professional dance partner Giovanni Pernice during her time on the show. He has denied any wrongdoing.

In a new interview with The sunAbbington recalled discovering two lumps in her breast in her “last week.” Strictly before she stopped.

The actress said she was unable to concentrate during rehearsals, despite being given the “all clear” after a mammogram a few months ago.

Abbington said she told Pernice, “I’m going to the hospital now because I found two lumps in my breast this morning,” to which he allegedly replied, “Let me know what happens next.” She said that moment gave her an excuse to leave Strictly.

“It was the catalyst I was waiting for, and that’s terrible,” she said. “But that’s what I thought was a healthier option than being in that room.”

Abbington said part of her thought, “Okay, I’ll have to deal with this now instead.” Phew.” The lumps she discovered were harmless.

A spokesman for Pernice said The Independent: “The BBC completed its review almost a week ago. It is deeply worrying that Ms Abbington appears intent on continually misrepresenting the review’s findings in television and newspaper interviews.

“Giovanni concentrates on his job [Italian dance show] Ballando con le Stelle and supports his partner Bianca. He hopes that Ms Abbington can soon accept the results of the review and look to the future.”

The outcome of the BBC’s months-long investigation into Pernice’s behavior was announced earlier this week.

Some complaints made by Abbington were upheld, but the Italian dancer was acquitted of the more serious allegations made against him.

Her complaints of verbal bullying and harassment were acknowledged, while the findings concluded that Pernice was not physically aggressive towards his celebrity partner.

The BBC apologized to Abbington and thanked her for “coming forward and getting involved”.

The actress said she felt “vindicated” by the report’s findings and that the BBC’s apology “means a lot”, while a spokesman for Pernice said he was “pleased” that the report “did not indicate any threatening or abusive behaviour found”. “.