Martin Freeman's Outrage Over Amanda Abbington's Strictly Come Dancing Experience with Giovanni Pernice

Ah, the intricacies of love, loss, and the delightful chaos of life! It seems that former *Strictly Come Dancing* star Amanda Abbington has found herself dancing on a different stage lately, one filled with the twists and turns of personal upheaval, punctuated by the unwavering support of her ex-husband, Martin Freeman.

Amanda, currently engaged to magician and escapologist Jonathan Goodwin, shared her experience from last year’s season of *Strictly*. It transpired that, in a plot twist that could rival a Shakespearean drama, she had to withdraw mid-season, subsequently lodging a complaint against her dance partner, Giovanni Pernice. Now, doesn’t that just sound like the makings of a reality television subplot? Following an investigation, the BBC decided that while some of Amanda's allegations held water, others were mere bubbles, leaving Giovanni to deny the charges vehemently before he gracefully exited from the *Strictly* stage altogether.

In a candid moment during a recent interview, Amanda revealed that her erstwhile husband, Martin—of *The Office* fame—was practically fuming at Giovanni over how he allegedly treated Amanda. Their journey together began back in 2000 on the set of *Men Only*, and let’s just say they’ve been quite the dynamic duo ever since, lighting up screens in projects like *The Debt* and *Sherlock*. It’s as if their chemistry was written in the cosmos. Yet, despite their sparkling onscreen connection as Dr. John Watson and Mary Morstan, the couple called it quits in 2016.

Reflecting on those challenging times, Amanda recalled Martin’s support during her *Strictly* saga. She fondly recounted his concern, saying, “He said, ‘I’m so sorry that you’re having to go through this. This is awful. You don’t deserve it.'” It’s heartwarming and ironic, isn’t it? One might think that after the ink dried on their divorce papers, they’d become mere actors in each other's lives, yet here was Martin, the ex-husband, still championing her from the sidelines.

But wait, there’s more! After Amanda’s heartfelt remarks, Giovanni’s camp took the opportunity to throw a bit of shade, dismissing her claims as an attempt to tarnish his shine. Oh, the drama! Meanwhile, Amanda opened up about the emotional toll of her split from Martin, revealing that they managed to keep their breakup under wraps for six long months while filming *Sherlock*. Talk about commitment—to the craft, that is! Their professionalism transformed what could have been a messy situation into a harmonious workplace.

In an interview with *The Sunday Times Magazine*, Amanda reminisced about those stealthy months, chuckling, “Nobody knew, we didn’t tell anybody except for a few key people… It took six months for it to get out…” Who knew that they could turn a breakup into a well-rehearsed duet of civility?

Yet, under that composed surface, Amanda was grappling with her own demons. On the *Full Disclosure* podcast, she opened up about the toll the split took on her mental health. “I was a mess,” she admitted, revealing the dark places her thoughts had taken her. Sometimes, the brain can be a treacherous place, where feelings of despair and self-loathing can swirl like an uninvited dance partner.

But she didn’t stay down for long! With the help of therapy, Amanda managed to claw her way back from the brink. And just when you thought it couldn't get any better, she found love once again with Jonathan, whom she cheekily met on social media before their fateful meeting in Vienna—a real-life fairy tale! Love can be the most enchanting escape artist of all.

Meanwhile, let’s not forget Martin! He appears to have moved on as well, now dating French actress Rachel Benaissa. Who knew that this intricate web of relationships could weave such a fascinating tapestry of love and life? So, as Amanda prepares for her next waltz down the aisle, it just goes to show that life, much like *Strictly*, is a series of dazzling performances, each with its own ups and downs.