Amanda Abbington gets major relief as BBC compensates her after 'Strictly' row
The actress, 53, made a shock exit from the show just weeks into the competition in 2023 and later accused her professional partner Giovanni Pernice of…
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Amanda Abbington receives 'substantial pay-out from BBC' over Giovanni Pernice complaint - three years after PTSD-inducing 'bullying and mistreatment' on Strictly. 'She hopes that this case will give others strength and encourage people to speak up.' The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for BBC and Amanda for comment. A source told The Sun on Sunday newspaper: 'Amanda's friends and family are all relieved for her that this ordeal is finally over.
Furthermore, Following an investigation by the BBC, Giovanni was cleared of the most serious accusations made against him and the broadcaster issued a formal apology to Amanda. The report found that some of the language used by Giovanni towards Amanda could be 'belittling' and agreed with the Mr. Selfridge actress that his feedback was, at times, 'overly negative' and that he had used profanity during rehearsals. The settlement has reportedly been made in a bid to prevent a lengthy court battle and allowing Amanda - who was subsequently diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - to put her ordeal behind her.
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Amanda Abbington receives 'substantial pay-out from BBC' over Giovanni Pernice complaint - three years after PTSD-inducing 'bullying and mistreatment' on Strictly.
reliability low1/3 sources'She hopes that this case will give others strength and encourage people to speak up.' The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for BBC and Amanda for comment.
reliability low1/3 sourcesA source told The Sun on Sunday newspaper: 'Amanda's friends and family are all relieved for her that this ordeal is finally over.
reliability low1/3 sourcesFollowing an investigation by the BBC, Giovanni was cleared of the most serious accusations made against him and the broadcaster issued a formal apology to Amanda.
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The report found that some of the language used by Giovanni towards Amanda could be 'belittling' and agreed with the Mr. Selfridge actress that his feedback was, at times, 'overly negative' and that he had used profanity during rehearsals.
according to Daily Mail +1The settlement has reportedly been made in a bid to prevent a lengthy court battle and allowing Amanda - who was subsequently diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - to put her ordeal behind her.
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