Amanda Abbington reaches 'five-figure' settlement with BBC over Strictly 'bullying' claims

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Amanda Abbington's time on Strictly Come Dancing was marked by a high profile partnership with professional dancer Giovanni Pernice, with the two competing together in the show's 2023 season. The BBC has a formal complaints process in place for addressing allegations of bullying and harassment, which Abbington would have had to follow in order to pursue her claim. The settlement reached between Abbington and the BBC may set a precedent for how the corporation handles similar allegations in the future.

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The Guardian

Amanda Abbington awarded five-figure sum by BBC over bullying allegations on Strictly

BBC apologises to actor after review upholds ‘some’ of her allegations against dance partner Giovanni Pernice The actor Amanda Abbington has reached a five-figure settlement with the BBC over bullying allegations she made about her time on Strictly Come Dancing. The programme was the subject of a review in 2024 after she alleged her professional partner, Giovanni Pernice, had bullied and harassed her. Continue readi…