ACTRESS Amanda Abbington smiles as she is spotted for the first time since Strictly bosses announced a probe into pro Giovanni Pernice’s behaviour.

The Sherlock actress, 52, laughed and joked with staff at a Starbucks drive-through on the outskirts of London.

Amanda Abbington laughed and joked with staff at a Starbucks drive-through on the outskirts of London
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Amanda Abbington laughed and joked with staff at a Starbucks drive-through on the outskirts of LondonCredit: Splash

Amanda is one of three female contestants to have made complaints about pro dancer Giovanni Pernice’s behaviour
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Amanda is one of three female contestants to have made complaints about pro dancer Giovanni Pernice’s behaviourCredit: PA
She is one of three female contestants to have made complaints about alleged bullying.

The others are believed to be Laura Whitmore and Michelle Visage.

An unnamed man has also come forward.

Gio has denied any wrongdoing.

Meanwhile Gio, 33, and Strictly judge Anton du Beke, 57, are preparing for their Together UK dance tour, which starts next weekend.

Nine out of the 36 shows have already sold out.

Larger theatres including London’s Theatre Royal have sold 75 per cent of tickets for their evening shows next month.

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