Police have launched an investigation into a bomb threat targeting the West End theatre where Amanda Abbington was performing.
The threat was made when the Strictly star performed in her play When It Happens To You in London’s Park.
Amanda, 50, complained that professional dancer Giovanni Pernice bullied her during rehearsals last year, allegations he strongly denies.
Since Amanda’s complaint, multiple allegations of bullying and abusive behavior have emerged from former contestants, embroiling the popular family show in a controversy over the way its professional dancers teach the celebrities.
A source said The sun: ‘It is feared that the person behind this case is a deranged fan who has targeted Amanda because she filed a complaint against Giovanni with the BBC.
Police launch investigation after bomb threat targeted West End theatre where Amanda Abbington, 50, was performing
The threat was made as the Strictly star performed her play When It Happens To You in London’s Park
‘The police have been alerted and are taking the matter very seriously.’
MailOnline has contacted Amanda’s representatives for comment.
This came after Amanda was left ‘shocked and terrified’ after receiving a terrifying death threat, which is also being investigated by police.
Amanda reportedly received an email saying she would “die on stage” if she did not withdraw her bullying complaint against the Italian professional dancer.
According to The sunOn Friday afternoon, officers were called to the Park Theatre in Finsbury Park, where Amanda is currently appearing in the play When It Happens To You.
They interviewed the Sherlock star and gathered data from the email in the hopes of tracing the sender.
A source said: ‘Amanda was terrified by the incident and has already had to delete social media after receiving death and rape threats.
“This was a shock, especially since she is performing in a small venue where the audience can almost get to her.”
It is believed that police have returned to the theatre and security measures have been tightened.
Amanda complained that professional dancer Giovanni Pernice bullied her during their rehearsals last year – accusations he strongly denies
It comes after Amanda was left ‘shocked and terrified’ after receiving a chilling death threat, which is also being investigated by police.
Amanda reportedly received an email saying she would ‘die on stage’ if she didn’t withdraw her bullying complaint against the Italian professional dancer (Amanda pictured during rehearsals)
Amanda has been left ‘deeply disappointed’ with BBC bosses over fears they are ‘protecting’ Giovanni during the bullying investigation.
The report has been completed and can be published within a few days.
A friend of Amanda’s told The sun: ‘She is deeply disappointed with the BBC. She feels it feels like a boys’ club.
‘Not only is the investigation taking a long time, but it also feels like they are protecting Giovanni to save himself. They are ignoring not only her experiences, but also those of other women who have bravely come forward.
‘Amanda is tired, upset and very angry about the way it has all been handled.
‘She fears that a predictable cover-up will develop and that others will once again be confronted with aggression and abuse.’
It comes after it emerged Amanda found BBC bosses’ interrogation techniques “deeply offensive” amid the show’s ongoing investigation into misconduct.
The actress has been questioned for the second time about a banned video the dancer shared with her and an “indecent comment” he made about another celebrity contestant when the video was sent.
Amanda is ‘deeply disappointed’ with BBC bosses over fears they are ‘protecting’ Giovanni amid bullying investigation
An investigation was launched after several celebrities, including Amanda Abbington and Zara McDermott (pictured), sparked scandals surrounding abuse and bullying on the family show
Giovanni is also said to have made a rude comment about a member of Amanda’s family, prompting BBC bosses to ‘essentially ask’ her if the dancer had meant the remark in a light-hearted manner.
A source told The Sun: ‘[Amanda] found this form of questioning very insulting.’
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 images were shared with innocent intent, the BBC is concerned that this could constitute a breach of conduct as set out in the contract handed to the professional dancers.’
A BBC spokesman said: ‘As we have said before, we will not comment on individuals and we will not speculate.’
Amanda shares her children with her ex-partner Martin Freeman (pictured 2015) and he is said to have contacted the actress to support her in the scandal
Amanda has a daughter Grace and a son Joe with her ex-partner Martin Freeman, 52, to whom she was married for 16 years, from 2000 to 2016.
This comes after Martin asked her for support after the scandal and asked her for help during the turbulent time. Her fiancé Jonathan Goodwin also received this support, The Sun reports.
The BBC is expected to conclude its investigation into Giovanni soon, after weeks of investigation.
