Amanda Abbington is reportedly considering legal action against the BBC after it upheld some complaints about her treatment on Strictly Come Dancing.
Sherlock actress Abbington pulled out of the BBC One show last year, claiming she was subjected to a "toxic environment" and "inappropriate, mean, nasty bullying".
Now the actress could take legal action against the Corporation for damages, The Sun is reporting.
She told the paper: “I want to take the time to consider the report in detail with my advisers before deciding what happens next.”
A spokeswoman for Pernice welcomed the findings, saying they were "pleased that this six-month review has not found any evidence of threatening or abusive behaviour by Giovanni".
"Giovanni is relieved that the overwhelming majority of allegations put to the BBC have not been upheld and looks forward to continuing his work on Dancing With The Stars in Italy this season," she added.
While no findings relating to physical aggression were upheld, complaints of swearing and giving negative feedback were.
Eleven out of the 17 allegations levelled at Pernice were thrown out, the PA news agency reported.
The BBC launched a review after allegations about a “toxic” atmosphere on the show were made earlier this year.
Pernice is not part of this year's Strictly professional dancing line-up and has since joined an Italian dance show, Ballando con le Stelle. He has always rejected the allegations.
The BBC said on Monday: "We have assessed the complaints and we have upheld some, but not all, of the complaints made.
"We want to apologise to Amanda Abbington and to thank her for coming forward and taking part. We know this would not have been an easy thing to do.
"At the time, although the production team took steps to address the issues as they understood them, ultimately these were not enough.
"This is why the measures we have taken to further strengthen our existing protocols are so important."
In a statement, Abbington said it "was not an easy thing to do" to come forward, and she has been "accused of being a liar, a troublemaker and of being 'mad and unstable"' and that she and her children had been threatened.
Abbington said: "Despite this vile abuse, I've never regretted coming forward, and today's apology from the BBC is a vindication of my complaint.”
She added that she is "considering" meeting senior management, after this was offered to her.
The show returned on September 14 for its 20th anniversary with a new cast of celebrities and some changes, including the presence of chaperones "at all times" during rehearsals.
Irish TV presenter and former Love Island host Laura Whitmore previously said she spoke to the Strictly review team, and said she was subjected to "inappropriate behaviour".
She was partnered with Pernice in 2016, and was eliminated seventh that year.
Italian dancer Pernice, who has also fronted a travel show with Strictly judge Anton Du Beke for the BBC, won the competition with former EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, who was the show's first deaf contestant, in 2021.
