Amanda Abbington shares reason behind split with Martin Freeman

Before her trials and tribulations on , endured a heart-wrenching experience that significantly affected her mental well-being.

The actress has regarding the internal investigation into accusations she levelled against her ex-dance partner

Following into Amanda’s allegations, the broadcasting corporation determined that while Giovanni had not been physically abusive, her complaints of verbal bullying and harassment were upheld.

Giovanni, who is no longer associated with the programme, has consistently denied the allegations and on social media, stating “it’s over”.

In with Victoria Derbyshire, the Sherlock star characterised the past year as one of .

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Amanda Abbington in Sherlock

Amanda Abbington starred alongside Martin Freeman In Sherlock (Image: BBC)

Amanda has also previously disclosed another difficult period in her life, which came after her distressing separation from fellow actor Martin Freeman.

The duo initially crossed paths on the set of the 2000 film Men Only and subsequently collaborated on several projects including The Debt, The Good Night, and The Robinsons.

Their on-screen rapport was particularly highlighted when they portrayed married couple Dr John Watson and Mary Morstan in the popular drama Sherlock, which featured Benedict Cumberbatch as a contemporary Detective Sherlock Holmes.

Amanda and Martin lived together in Hertfordshire, where they welcomed their two children Joe, 18, and Grace, 16, but their separation in 2016 took a heavy toll on Amanda’s mental health.

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Martin Freeman and Amanda Abbington

Martin Freeman and Amanda Abbington were together for 16 years (Image: Getty)

The actress has been candid about their separation, confessing to The Sunday Times Magazine that they hid the news for half a year during their collaboration on Sherlock.

She said: “When we broke up nobody knew, we didn’t tell anybody except for a few key people because they had to know, because of the logistics of hotels and stuff.”

Amanda revealed: “It took six months for it to get out and a lot of that was while we were working on Sherlock… We were professional and we were going to get on and make a show and be civil to each other.”

Expanding on their current relationship, she disclosed: “We still get on really well, we still really both admire each other as actors… he’s a great guy, but we just couldn’t live with each other anymore.”

Now, to former stunt performer Jonathan Goodwin,

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