July 14th 2024.
In a recent statement, the former Strictly Come Dancing star Graziano Di Prima addressed the controversy surrounding his departure from the BBC series. Reports have surfaced claiming that he was involved in physical altercations with his partner Zara McDermott during training for the 2023 season.
On July 13, Graziano confirmed his exit from the show and addressed the alleged "physical incidents" that were being investigated internally. This news comes in the midst of an ongoing investigation into the behavior of another former Strictly star, Giovanni Pernice. His former partner, Amanda Abbington, had labeled him as "nasty" and withdrew from the competition prematurely last year.
In response to the allegations, Giovanni stated that he looked forward to clearing his name and denied any suggestion of abusive or threatening behavior. Graziano also released a statement on Instagram, expressing regret for his actions and acknowledging that his intense passion and determination to win may have affected his training.
He also mentioned that there are external influences involved in this situation that he cannot discuss at this time. However, he remains committed to being strong for his family and friends. Graziano expressed his well wishes for the Strictly family and the BBC, and thanked everyone who has supported him both personally and professionally. He also stated that when the time is right, he will share his story.
The BBC released a statement confirming Graziano's exit from Strictly and emphasizing their well-established and robust duty of care procedures. While they would not comment on individual cases, they assured that any issues raised will be taken seriously and addressed promptly.
Graziano has been a part of Strictly for six years and has partnered with celebrities such as Vick Hope, Judi Love, and Kym Marsh. The news of his departure came as a surprise, especially since he was announced to be part of the professional dancer line-up for the upcoming 2024 series, which will mark the show's 20th anniversary.
In a recent update, it has been alleged that Graziano had physically and verbally abused Zara during their time on Strictly. According to reports, she experienced repeated incidents of "physical and verbal abuse" behind the scenes. At the moment, Graziano and Zara no longer follow each other on Instagram.
Since joining Strictly in 2018, Graziano has been a beloved member of the show and has formed strong bonds with his celebrity partners. The Agency has reached out to representatives of both Graziano and Zara for comment on the matter.
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