Laila Rouass seen for first time since 'raising concerns' about Anton Du Beke amid Strictly 'misconduct' probe
ok.co.ukActress Laila Rouass has been seen out for the first time since reportedly making a complaint against her former Strictly dance partner Anton Du Beke last week.The actress was all smiles, despite the drama, as she was spotted on a dog walk in a park with friends in Essex.The actress who has starred in the likes of Footballers’ Wives, Holby City and The Royals enjoyed the sunshine and looked effortlessly chic in relaxed jeans, sandals and a black blazer.
Laila, whose partner is snooker player Ronnie O'Sullivan, reportedly named Anton to lawyers Carter Ruck and their team are considering making an official complaint to the BBC following a remark said by Anton when the pair danced on Strictly Come Dancing in 2009.
During their time on the show, Anton commented that the star looked like “a P***” after she had been given a spray tan. He later apologised for the comment, saying: "I must say immediately and categorically that I am not a racist and that I do not use racist language.
During the course of rehearsals Laila and I have exchanged a great deal of banter entirely in jest, and two weeks ago there was an occasion when this term was used between the two of us.” Anton continued to say: “There was no racist intent whatsoever but I accept that it is a term which causes offence and I regret my use of it, which was done without thought or consideration of how others would react.
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