Strictly Drama Ends in Settlement | UK News

Amanda Abbington has been awarded a five-figure settlement by the BBC after alleging verbal bullying from her Strictly Come Dancing partner, Giovanni Pernice. While the review didn’t validate every claim, it confirmed some instances of harassment, prompting an out-of-court resolution instead of legal action. Pernice denies wrongdoing and welcomed the findings, though they weren’t fully in his favor. The BBC, which funded the payout, is now implementing new safety measures like mandatory chaperones during rehearsals to prevent future issues. Pernice has since left the UK’s Strictly to compete—and win—in Italy’s version, while the show prepares for its next season with fresh hosts and contestants. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fb817127edf06ff9