Police are launching an investigation into a bomb threat directed at the West End theatre where Amanda Abbington was performing.
The threat was made when the Strictly star was performing in his play When It Happens To You in London’s Park.
Amanda, 50, complained that professional dancer Giovanni Pernice harassed her during rehearsals last year, allegations he strongly denies.
Since Amanda’s complaint, multiple allegations of harassment and abusive behavior by former contestants have surfaced, leaving the primetime family favorite embroiled in controversy over how professional dancers teach celebrities.
A source said The sun:It is feared that the person behind this could be a perverse fan who has Amanda in his sights because she made a complaint to the BBC against Giovanni.
Police are launching an investigation into a bomb threat directed at the West End theatre where Amanda Abbington, 50, was performing (pictured)
The threat came as the Strictly star was performing in her play When It Happens To You in London’s Park (pictured).
“The police have been alerted and are taking this very seriously.”
MailOnline has contacted Amanda’s representatives for comment.
This comes after Amanda was left “shocked and terrified” after receiving a chilling death threat, which is also being investigated by police.
Amanda is said to have received an email saying she would “die on stage” unless she dropped her harassment complaint against the Italian professional dancer.
According The sunOfficers attended the Park Theatre in Finsbury Park on Friday afternoon, where Amanda is currently appearing in the play When It Happens To You.
They interviewed the Sherlock star and recovered data from the email in the hope of tracing the sender.
A source said: “Amanda was left terrified by the incident. She has already had to delete her social media accounts after receiving death and rape threats.
“It was a shock, especially since she was performing in a small venue where the audience was within arm’s reach.”
Police are believed to have returned to the theatre and security measures have been stepped up.
Amanda complained that professional dancer Giovanni Pernice harassed her during rehearsals last year; he strongly denies these allegations
This comes after Amanda was left “shocked and terrified” after receiving a chilling death threat, which is also being investigated by police.
Amanda is said to have received an email saying she would “die on stage” unless she dropped her harassment complaint against the Italian professional dancer (Amanda pictured in rehearsals)
Amanda is ‘deeply disappointed’ with BBC bosses over fears they will ‘protect’ Giovanni amid a bullying investigation.
The report has been completed and will be ready for publication in a few days.
A friend of Amanda told her The sunShe is deeply disappointed with the BBC. She believes it is a men’s club.
‘Apart from the investigation taking so long, it seems they are protecting Giovanni to save themselves and ignoring not only his experience, but that of other women who have bravely come forward.
‘Amanda feels tired, upset and very angry about the way everything has been handled.
“He is concerned that a foreseeable cover-up will occur and that others will again suffer assault and abuse.”
This comes after it was revealed that Amanda found BBC bosses’ line of questioning “highly offensive” amid the ongoing misconduct investigation into the show.
The actress has been questioned for a second time over an illicit video the dancer shared with her, as well as a “lewd comment” he made about another famous contestant when the video was sent.
Amanda is ‘deeply disappointed’ with BBC bosses over fears they will ‘protect’ Giovanni amid bullying investigation
An investigation has been launched after several celebrities, including Amanda Abbington and Zara McDermott (pictured), sparked abuse and harassment scandals on the family show.
Giovanni was also reported to have made a rude comment about a member of Amanda’s own family, only for BBC bosses to “effectively ask” him if the dancer had said it as a light-hearted joke.
A source told The Sun: “(Amanda) found this line of questioning highly offensive.”
Regarding the alleged video, they told the publication: “The BBC cannot ignore the fact that the video was sent. There appears to be a trail of evidence.”
‘Even if it is established that the material was shared with innocent intentions, the BBC is concerned that this may constitute a breach of conduct under the contract given to professional dancers.’
A BBC spokesman said: “As we have said before, we will not comment on individuals or engage in speculation.”
Amanda shares her children with ex-partner Martin Freeman (pictured, 2015) and he has reportedly stepped up to support the actress amid the scandal.
Amanda shares her daughter Grace and son Joe with her ex-partner Martin Freeman, 52, with whom she was married for 16 years, between 2000 and 2016.
This comes after Martin reached out to her for support following the scandal and was someone to lean on amid a turbulent time, as was her fiancé Jonathan Goodwin, The Sun reports.
The investigation into Giovanni is expected to be completed soon by the BBC after several weeks of investigations.
