Amanda Abbington 'has PTSD after Strictly' as she 'demands footage with Giovanni '

Strictly Come Dancing's Amanda Abbington is reported to 'have PTSD' after the show and is 'demanding footage of her rehearsals with Giovanni Pernice' as she 'considers seeking legal advice.' Actress Amanda, 49, abruptly quit Strictly in October, citing 'personal reasons' but rumours swirled that all was not well between her and her dance partner, Giovanni, 33.

She is said to have struggled with his tough training style and her time on the show is thought to have been "plagued with difficulties".

An on-set source told The Sun: "The BBC have received a request for the footage they hold of Amanda and Giovanni. It is known as a data subject access request. "There is a feeling that the recordings will lift the lid on what really goes on behind the scenes on Strictly.Things in rehearsals can become very tense.

Giovanni is a perfectionist and he can be incredibly full-on." A friend of Amanda told the publication it has taken her months to recover from her Strictly experience. "Amanda has been left broken and saddened by the whole experience.