Giovanni Pernice is reportedly “annoyed” at Amanda Abbington after she “didn’t tell him” that she was quitting Strictly Come Dancing.
The BBC announced the Sherlock actress’ shock departure from the show on Monday evening, wishing her “all the best for the future”.
The news came just weeks after it was reported that Amanda had threatened to quit the show after rumoured “tension” between her and Giovanni.
Despite reports of a “feud” between the pair, Giovanni took to Instagram to pay tribute to his former Strictly partner after her departure from the show, writing: ““Amanda… I am so sad we can’t continue but I am proud of what we achieved and I am sending you so much love ♥️.”
In a lengthy statement shared via Instagram on Tuesday, Amanda broke her silence on her Strictly exit, but failed to mention Giovanni.
Fuelling rumours of a “feud” between them, Amanda and Giovanni failed to like each other’s Instagram posts about her departure from the show.
Now, an insider has told the Daily Star that Giovani was “blindsided” by Amanda’s decision to quit the show, which “frustrated” him.
The source told the publication: “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.”
Goss.ie has reached out to Giovanni’s rep for comment. The BBC declined to comment on the matter.
