Amanda Abbington puts Strictly bullying ordeal behind her as she returns with major TV role alongside Oscar-winning star

AMANDA ABBINGTON has landed a major TV role opposite Oscar-winner Emma Thompson as she puts her Strictly Come Dancing bullying ordeal behind her. The 54-year-old Sherlock star was snapped filming Apple TV drama Down Cemetery Road in North London last week wearing long brown locks, floral dress and a mac. Amanda Abbington has landed a major TV role opposite Oscar-winner Emma Thompson Credit: Click News and Media Amanda has put her Strictly Come Dancing bullying ordeal behind her Credit: Pixel8000 The prestige project, from the makers of Slow Horses, also features Ruth Wilson. An onlooker said: “Amanda was all smiles on set as she got back to work after the Strictly drama. Sign up for the TV newsletter Thank you! “It was a busy and large-scale production, everyone seemed to be focused and working hard. Emma was also on set in character.” The pair are working on the second series of the highly acclaimed detective show, which was released last year, and followed a missing girl and house explosion. It is Amanda’s first big telly role since the 2024 Strictly crisis involving Giovanni. The Italian pro was put under investigation after Amanda complained about his treatment of her during rehearsals for the 2023 series. He denied any wrongdoing. The BBC has since apologised to Amanda, upheld some of her complaints and given her a five-figure payout. Most read in TV A source said: ‘It was a busy and large-scale production, everyone seemed to be focused and working hard. Emma was also on set in character’ Credit: Click News and Media It is Amanda’s first big telly role since the 2024 Strictly crisis involving Giovanni Credit: BBC While she has appeared in several theatre productions, Amanda questioned whether she would ever work in TV again. She said previously: “I don’t know what the industry thinks of me at the moment. “I’ve been immersed in the aftermath of it all for a year. “I don’t know whether I’ve been cancelled or whether people don’t like me any more, but I know I did what I did for the right reasons. I feel good about the future.” The series is due to be released next year. Comment now