STRICTLY Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice found out about Amanda Abbington’s shock exit from producers, it has been claimed.
The Daily Star reports Giovanni, 33, was furious over Amanda’s abrupt departure having received no prior notice, telling pals Amanda “barely spoke to him”.
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The Strictly star received the surprising news from a producer only hours before the official announcement was made yesterday.
An insider told the paper: “Amanda didn’t tell Giovanni she had decided to quit the show. The first he heard was a call from a producer.
“This has really annoyed him. He’s barely heard from her for 10 days. She hasn’t been replying to messages or telling him what’s happening.
“He’s been complaining about it to friends. He’s frustrated.
“He is worried the drama will be damaging for his career and make him look bad.”
Amanda was paired with the Italian dancer earlier last month after the competition returned for it’s 21st series.
Upon finding out about the exit, Giovanni appeared to “ignore” his dance partner’s last statement after failing to ‘like’ or comment on the post, fuelling feud rumours between the pair.
While many other celebrities and professionals sent their best wishes, Giovanni was notably absent following their sudden withdrawal from the competition yesterday.
Amanda made her exit announcement yesterday on Instagram.
She told her fans: “It is with deepest regret that I had to leave Strictly. I did not come to this decision easily or lightly but for personal reasons I am unable to continue.”
She had not mentioned her dance partner at all.
The Sun has approached Strictly for comment.
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