Giovanni Pernice says the “Strictly family doesn’t exist” as he discusses his dispute with Amanda Abbington. In the accounts cited, Pernice links the fallout from their on-going disagreement to serious personal effects, saying it left him with a heart condition.
The reports frame the remarks as part of Pernice’s broader comments about his experience on the show and the working relationships around it. They present his perspective on the Amanda Abbington row and his characterization of support or solidarity within the “Strictly” environment.
Both outlets draw on the same core set of claims: Pernice’s language about the show’s supposed family culture and his assertion about health consequences connected to the dispute. However, the coverage reflects primarily Pernice’s viewpoint, with limited detail on the other side or on independent medical confirmation within the material provided.