
Strictly stars support Graziano Di Prima after dancer is dropped over ‘regretful’ Zara McDermott events
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former Strictly Come Dancing contestants, including a winner, have supported Graziano Di Prima after the dancer was axed over “deeply regretful events”. Di Prima, the Italian professional dancer who has appeared on the BBC series since 2018, was let go after a reported investigation into his alleged treatment of TV personality Zara McDermott. open image in gallery Zara McDermott and Graziano Di Prima on ‘Strictly’ in 2023 Before reports surfaced claiming Di Prima “kicked” McDermott during rehearsals, three former Strictly contestants unquestioningly shared their support for the dancer. open image in gallery Susannah Constantine unquestioningly supports Graziano Di Prima The Italian dancer joined Strictly in 2018 and was partnered with DJ Vick Hope.
History of this topic

Strictly star Chris McCausland thinks he knows why BBC Giovanni-Amanda scandal happened
The Independent
Strictly Come Dancing: Annabel Croft says BBC co-star ‘ran off’ in ‘lots of tears’
The Independent
Annabel Croft says Strictly co-star ‘ran off’ in ‘lots of tears’
The Independent
Giovanni Pernice shares sad update about Strictly future after Amanda Abbington scandal
The Independent
Giovanni Pernice says he worried Strictly claims would end career
The Independent
Giovanni Pernice wins Italian Strictly competition as he thanks UK fans
The Independent
Strictly legend left ‘fragile’ after unexpected exit from the show
The Independent
Strictly's Vito Coppola publicly shares love and support for Graziano Di Prima five months after the dancer was sacked over abuse allegations
Daily Mail
Joe Sugg sends heartfelt message to his partner Dianne Buswell after Strictly triumph
The Independent
Strictly Come Dancing: Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell win Glitterball Trophy in tear-jerking finale
The Independent
Strictly Come Dancing suffers another blow following a year of scandal after Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell are crowned winners
Daily Mail
Strictly’s Amy Dowden delights viewers as she returns to dancefloor for group routine
The Independent
Strictly Come Dancing 2024 couples – full list of celebrities and their partners
The Independent
Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard scores from week 12 of the competition
The Independent
Strictly Come Dancing 2024 couples – full list of celebrities and their partners
The Independent
Who left Strictly Come Dancing? Montell Douglas is the tenth celebrity to be eliminated following third dance-off in a row - after fans accused show of 'setting her up to fail'
Daily Mail
Graziano Di Prima returns to London with wife Giada Lin for a dance class - four months after he was sacked from Strictly over reports he 'physically and verbally abused' Zara McDermott
Daily Mail
Eighth Strictly Come Dancing star eliminated from series
The Independent
Graziano Di Prima returns to the spotlight for first time in months after 'period of reflection' to share career update after Strictly Come Dancing gross misconduct probe
Daily Mail
Strictly Come Dancing 2024 couples – full list of celebrities and their partners
The Independent
Strictly pro sets record straight on feud with co-star
The Independent
Strictly ‘to axe five professionals’ as BBC bosses ‘want fresh start’
The Independent
Strictly Come Dancing fans threaten to 'switch off' and predict 'show won't last much longer' as five professional dancers face axe amid ageism row
Daily Mail
So who IS at the top of Strictly's hit list? The professional dances who are facing the axe REVEALED as bosses eye a younger generation of dancers
Daily Mail
Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova leads a string of pros 'at risk of being AXED as bosses eye a younger generation of dancers with Johannes Radebe poised to quit the show'
Daily Mail
Amy Dowden makes heartbreaking statement addressing Strictly replacement Lauren Oakley
The Independent
Strictly star makes refreshingly honest admission about her elimination
The Independent
Susanna Reid says Strictly contestants should be ‘supported’ after bullying scandal
The Independent
Strictly Come Dancing 2024 already has a winner – the phenomenal Amy Dowden
The Independent
Strictly's Tasha Ghouri dazzles in fluffy blue mini dress for appearance with pro partner Aljaž Škorjanec on It Takes Two
Daily Mail
Strictly fans praise Craig Revel and Anton Du Beke’s Halloween costumes: latest updates
The Independent
Strictly results are leaked AGAIN leaving fans 'shocked and confused' by another 'wild' dance-off
Daily Mail
Strictly Come Dancing reveals songs and dances for week five
The Independent
Strictly Come Dancing eliminates third contestant of 2024 series
The Independent
Strictly 2024 leaderboard: The scores from week four of the BBC dance competition
The Independent
Strictly Come Dancing LIVE: Chris McCausland’s salsa blows audience away as Tasha Ghouri scores first 10s of series
The Independent
Strictly Come Dancing fans praise Chris McCausland for ‘unbelievable’ week four performance
The Independent
Strictly Come Dancing: Anton Du Beke reveals how he used to cover for terrible dance partners
The Independent
Strictly: Anton Du Beke reveals brutal reason he never got angry with his celebrity partners
The Independent
Strictly fans praise judges for eliminating the ‘right’ celebrity after tense dance-off
The Independent
Strictly Come Dancing pros transform into Minions for Movie Week's group routine as the show returns after BBC's bombshell report into bullying probe
Daily Mail
Strictly: BBC viewers upset over ‘messed up’ result as unexpected star is sent home
The Independent
Strictly Come Dancing eliminates first celebrity contestant of the series
The Independent
Strictly Come Dancing star admits to fancying their professional partner
The Independent
Giovanni Pernice 'was given a green light by the BBC' to dance on Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing - as he remains subject of ongoing backstage misconduct probe
Daily Mail
Giovanni Pernice shares a career update after Strictly Come Dancing's return as he insists he hasn't 'quit' the UK
Daily Mail
Toyah Willcox says Strictly Come Dancing has made her feel ‘premenopausal’
The Independent
Former Strictly pro Ian Waite controversially urges BBC bosses 'don't hire Italians' for the show after Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice bullying scandal
Daily Mail
Strictly Come Dancing could be 'picked apart to death' if criticism of scandals continues, warns co-creator
Daily Mail
Zara McDermott shares support for pal Pete Wicks as his Strictly partner is revealed as Jowita Przystal - after she was abused on the show
Daily MailDiscover Related









































