Debbie McGee has supported her formerStrictly Come Dancing partner Giovanni Pernice amid reports that Amanda Abbington is seeking legal advice after quitting the show. Sherlock star Abbington, 51, was cast in the most recent series of the BBC’s long-running dance competition, but left after just five weeks due to “personal reasons”. Earlier this week, it was reported that Abbington had requested rehearsal footage of herself  and Italian dancer Pernice, 33, with the BBC responding that it has “robust” duty of care protocols in place and a “constant dialogue” between the show’s producers and its celebrity contestants. After the reports emerged on Monday (8 January), McGee shared a picture of herself and Pernice smiling together on both Twitter/X and Instagram. The entertainer was partnered with Pernice on Strictly back in 2017, when they reached the final together. “Happy memories,” she wrote. “Giovanni and I had the best of times on Strictly.” Commenting on the picture, Pernice thanked McGee for her support. “Love you… thank you,” he wrote. In the comment section below McGee’s posts, Pernice’s fans …