My Strictly ordeal with Giovanni was so toxic I was relieved when cancer scare meant I could quit, says Amanda Abbington

AMANDA Abbington has revealed her Strictly nightmare with Giovanni Pernice got so bad that she was actually relieved when a cancer scare meant she could quit the show.

The BBC apologised to the actress last week after a five-month inquiry into bullying claims in the last series.

Louis WoodAmanda Abbington has revealed her Strictly nightmare with Giovanni Pernice[/caption] Amanda, pictured with Gio, says it got so bad she was actually relieved when a cancer scare meant she could...