STRICTLY A WASTE OF TIME

AMANDA Abbington and Giovanni Pernice have both insisted they are thrilled with the BBC's report into their bullying scandal.

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Corporation chiefs yesterday announced it had upheld six of 17 allegations she made over his behaviour behind the scenes on the dance contest after a review that took six months.

Sherlock star Amanda, 50, said: "Today's apology from the BBC is a vindication of my complaint.

"It's not just a vindication for me, it's a vindication for the other people who have contacted me to express concerns about their own experiences on Strictly."