September 22nd 2024.
Zara McDermott, the former Love Island star, made a surprising comeback to the popular BBC show, Strictly Come Dancing. Despite the heartbreaking claims of 'distressing incidents' that she faced during her time as a contestant, Zara decided to return to the Elstree Film and Television Studios to support her longtime friend, Pete Wicks, alongside her partner, Sam Thompson.
Dressed head-to-toe in pictures of Pete, the couple went all out to show their support for the Towie star. Their unique outfits, with Pete's smouldering Strictly headshot on their jeans, and T-shirts urging fans to vote for him, caught everyone's attention.
Zara shared a photo on her Instagram page, with her and Sam beaming in their jazzy outfits, mentioning that they wanted to do something fun for their friend. She also praised Pete's performance with his professional partner, Jowita Przystał, saying that it was an incredible evening and that she was glad to be there to support him. She also couldn't help but gush about his amazing first performance.
Fans were surprised to see Zara in the audience, with some questioning why she would come back to the show after her negative experience. However, others praised her and Sam for their unwavering support for their friend, with some even calling their friendship/relationship the purest of all.
Earlier, Zara had released a statement addressing the 'distressing incidents' that occurred during her rehearsals with her pro partner, Graziano Di Prima. She mentioned that there were witnesses and videos of these incidents, which were incredibly distressing to watch. She also talked about her fear of speaking up, but with the support of her loved ones, she decided to share her experiences with the BBC.
Zara also highlighted the difficulty of speaking up in a society where social media opinions and voices are so loud. She thanked the BBC and BBC Studios for their swift action and high level of support and also expressed her gratitude to everyone who reached out to her.
In his statement, Graziano expressed his regret for the events that led to his departure from the show. He mentioned that his intense passion and determination to win might have affected his training regime, and he respects the BBC's decision for him to step away. He also thanked everyone who has supported him in his career and promised to share his story when the time is right.
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