Footage allegedly showing Graziano Di Prima “abusing” Zara McDermott has reduced people to tears.
The dancer, who on Saturday announced he had been dropped from Strictly Come Dancing is alleged to have “repeatedly kicked and hit” Zara in the training room. Graziano was partnered with Zara, who found fame on Love Island, in 2023 with the pair appearing to have the perfect friendship.
But this weekend reports claim Graziano was hurled into the boss’ office for his treatment of Zara. It has since been claimed Zara was not the individual who made the complaints against Graziano but a member of the production team.
Now fresh reports claim that footage of the alleged incidents have been so emotional, that it has made people cry. Speaking to The Sun, a source said: “The footage has reduced those who have seen it to tears.” They went on to add: “As part of a wider BBC investigation reports of Graziano’s behaviour came from multiple third-party sources — with multiple reports of physical and verbal abuse.”
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Although Zara, 27, did not initially file a complaint, she is believed to be cooperating with an investigation and has instructed lawyers to act on her behalf. Since the news emerged, the reality star-turned-presenter has unfollowed Graziano on Instagram but still follows his wife on the photo-sharing platform.
Graziano took to social media to confirm his departure and addressed the claims made against him. He told his 247,000 followers on Instagram: “I deeply regret the events that led to my departure from Strictly. My intense passion and determination to win might have affected my training regime. While respecting the BBC HR process, I acknowledge it’s only right for the sake of the show that I step away. I am saddened that I wasn’t allowed to offer a quote to the online news stories, and I take on board the sensitivity of the situation.”
He added: “There’s more to this story that I am unable to discuss at this time, but I am committed to being strong for my family and friends. I wish the Strictly family nothing but success in the future.” The BBC said in a statement: “We can confirm that Graziano Di Prima is no longer a part of the line-up of professional dancers for the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing. While we would never comment on individual cases, it is well-known that the BBC has established and robust duty of care procedures, and if issues are raised we will always take them seriously and act swiftly as appropriate.”
The Mirror has approached both Zara and Graziano’s spokesperson.
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