Amanda Abbington has received a ‘substantial’ payout from the BBC after she made a legal complaint about her ill-fated stint on Strictly Come Dancing.
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 subjecting her to ‘vile abuse’ during rehearsals, prompting an enquiry from the broadcaster.
She has now reportedly been given a five-figure out-of-court settlement and a contribution to her legal fees from BBC Studios.
The settlement has reportedly been made in a bid to prevent a lengthy court battle and allowing Amanda – who
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