Amanda Abbington has reportedly received a five-figure settlement from BBC Studios following her Strictly Come Dancing complaint.
The actress is said to have secured the out-of-court payment almost three years after leaving the BBC dance contest. According to The Sun, BBC Studios also made a contribution towards her legal costs.
Amanda left Strictly during week five in October 2023, citing personal and medical reasons. She later made allegations about her treatment by professional partner Giovanni Pernice during rehearsals.
The settlement followed a legal complaint involving a potential personal injury claim for alleged loss of earnings and damages. The payment reportedly did not come from the licence fee, according to the publication.
Amanda made several complaints about Giovanni Pernice (Credit: BBC)
BBC previously apologised to Amanda
The BBC launched an investigation into Amanda’s complaints in 2024. After a five-month review, it upheld some — but not all — of the issues she had raised.
In its September 2024 statement, the corporation said it took allegations of bullying and harassment “very seriously” and acknowledged that the process had taken time because of the case’s complexity.
It added: “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.”
The BBC said Strictly was a family programme where “very high standards” were expected. It also said that although the competition could be demanding, taking part should ultimately be a positive experience.
Amanda was diagnosed with PTSD after Strictly (Credit: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock)
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