A verdict on the Amanda Abbington and Giovanni Pernice row is expected before the end of next week, Mail Online can reveal.

Sherlock actress Amanda, 50, made a series of accusations and an offical complaint about her pro Giovanni Pernice’s teaching methods and has described his behaviour as ‘unnecessary, abusive, cruel and mean’.

He strongly denies all of the claims.

Investigators at the corporation have brought in former MET cops to oversee an inquiry.

Now a source close to the probe has told how a decision is likely to be announced within days.

The former Sherlock actress made an official complaint about her Italian dance partner after quitting the BBC show (Amanda pictured during Strictly rehearsals)

‘They’ve spoken to witnesses and re-interviewed people who have given evidence as part of the investigation.

‘The investigators believe they’ve seen and reviewed everything that they need to and are in a position to make a final decision on what happened.

‘All of the allegations have now been put to Giovanni and his team of lawyers and Amanda has had an opportunity to share all the evidence she needs.