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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Amanda Abbington says she feels "vindicated" by the BBC assessing and upholding "some, but not all" of her complaints about Giovanni Pernice's behaviour during her time on the show.

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.