The BBC has apologised to former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Amanda Abbington, saying it had assessed and "upheld some, but not all" of her complaints about Giovanni Pernice's behaviour during her time on the show.

The former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer has been cleared of abusive behaviour

A review into Amanda Abbington's complaints about her Strictly professional dance partner Giovanni Pernice was launched earlier this year - with the results shared today

The Sherlock star has previously made accusations about the dancer's teaching methods in the BBC dance contest

The long-awaited findings of the BBC investigation into the allegations of bullying made by Amanda Abbington against her former Strictly Come Dancing partner Giovanni Pernice have been confirmed for release today.

Sherlock actress Amanda Abbington, 50, has responded to the BBC's report as 'some' Giovanni Pernice complaints upheld

Amanda Abbington has broken her silence after Strictly bosses released their bombshell report into her bullying and harassment claims against her former dance partner Giovanni Pernice.

The Sherlock star has previously made accusations about the teaching methods of Giovanni during their time on the BBC show

After six months of investigating Amanda Abbington's claims, BBC bosses have ruled that Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice was not abusive, threatening or intimidating

Strictly Come Dancing bosses have apologised to Amanda Abbington after she complained of verbal bullying and harassment while training with her dance partner Giovanni Pernice.

The BBC has issued an apology to actress Amanda Abbington following the investigation into her bullying claims against her former Strictly Come Dancing partner Giovanni Pernice

The findings of a lengthy internal investigation into the professional dancer's alleged misconduct has now been made public

Amanda Abbington and Giovanni Pernice’s camps are both claiming victory after the results of the Strictly review came back which saw only a handful of allegations upheld but a BBC apology issued

Amanda Abbington's husband-to-be Jonathan Goodwin previously rushed to her defence against trolls, who questioned her complaint against Strictly Come Dancing's ex professional Giovanni Pernice

The most serious allegations against the professional dancer have not been upheld

The BBC have confirmed the outcome of their internal investigation after Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice was accused of bullying by actress Amanda Abbington

Amanda Abbington had complained about her former dance partner

A report into claims that Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice bullied his partner Amanda Abbington on the show will be published today

The BBC has announced the results of a four-month investigation into Amanda Abbington's accusations against her former Strictly Come Dancing partner Giovanni Pernice

The BBC has issued an apology to actress Amanda Abbington after upholding 'some, but not all' of her complaints about her time on Strictly

Professional dancer Giovanni Pernice was seen smiling earlier today, just hours before an investigation into his alleged behaviour upheld six of the claims

The BBC has today released the findings of a long-awaited internal investigation into alleged misconduct by the former Strictly dancer, 33, who has been cleared of being abusive.

The BBC has revealed that out of 16 allegations against Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice, six were upheld, with their report stating the dancer's language could be 'belittling'

The Strictly Come Dancing star has been cleared of the most serious allegations he faced

The BBC apologised to the British actor who withdrew from the show last year, complaining of a “toxic environment”.

In a lengthy statement the actress calling for "lessons to be learnt" after some of her allegations were upheld

The BBC has apologised to Amanda Abbington after upholding 'some' complaints

Former Strictly professional Giovanni Pernice is "relieved" that he has been cleared of claims that he was physically aggressive towards Amanda Abbington, as the BBC apologised to her, saying it had "upheld some, but not all, of the complaints made".

The Italian dance made a quick trip back to the UK where he reunited with a couple of his former BBC One co-stars

But BBC News understands that Giovanni Pernice has been cleared of the most serious claims of physical aggression.

When Amanda Abbington told Giovanni Pernice she was quitting Strictly for medical reasons weeks before the show's finale last year, he helped her find the care she needed.

Trolls sent Amanda Abbington sick messages and threats, also targeting her family following the bullying claims against Strictly Come Dancing pro Giovanni Pernice