Zara McDermott and Graziano leave show after facing Adam Thomas and Luba in the dreaded dance off. Zara McDermott is the fifth contestant to leave Strictly Come Dancing 2023 following Sunday's dance off.
Have YOU got a story? Email [email protected] Strictly Come Dancing professional James Jordan has asked 'what's going on' after Graziano Di Prima was sacked for 'punching and kicking' Zara McDermott.
His post read: 'Just seen another pro dancer is not coming to Strictly - again for apparent abusive behaviour. What is going on?' Following this, The Mail on Sunday revealed that the Love Island star was victim to repeated physical and verbal abuse behind the scenes of the Saturday night show. According to The Sun, they were presented with video of Graziano's actions on Thursday, before speaking to Zara ahead of the weekend and finally sacking the Italian on Monday.
Strictly Come Dancing bosses reportedly received two complaints surrounding Graziano's behaviour towards Zara during training last year, but only issued warnings in response 'This whole Strictly fiasco is getting increasingly toxic, and the BBC finds itself trying to complete an investigation while overseeing duty of care to all.'
'It only showed one incident, but it quickly became apparent from talking to Zara that verbal and physical abuse allegedly took place multiple times. She was incredibly brave.' The Corrie star originally wrote: 'What noooo' before adding: 'You are the kindest, incredibly talented, most gentle man... I'm so sorry. Sending you so much love x'.
However, Catherine - who was partnered with Johannes Radebe in the show in 2019 - has now removed one of her more supportive comments Fellow Italian Giada, who also danced as a professional on Strictly, has yet to speak out about her husband's untimely departure. The complaint was made recently and prompted the BBC to extend the inquiry that was ongoing over claims that Giovanni had bullied his partner Amanda Abbington during training.
Fellow Italian Giada, who also danced as a professional on Strictly, has yet to speak out about her husband's untimely departure One source said: 'It seems that whatever Gio has done it opened a can of worms.
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