3 months ago

Strictly's Vito Coppola publicly shares love and support for Graziano Di Prima five months after the dancer was sacked over abuse allegations

Strictly's Vito Coppola publicly shared his love and support for Graziano Di Prima five months after the dancer was sacked over abuse allegations. In July, Graziano was axed from the BBC show over reports he 'hit and kicked' his former partner Zara McDermott, 27, during rehearsals last year. Strictly's Vito Coppola publicly shared his love and support for Graziano Di Prima on Friday in an Instagram post five months after the dancer was sacked over abuse allegations Graziano fled the UK when the abuse scandal broke to his native Italy with his wife - who is a professional dancer on the Italian version of the series. After a few months out of the spotlight, he has been making his way back into the public eye lately, recently starring in Netflix film, A Paris Christmas Waltz Addressing his exit from the show, a 'devastated' Di Prima wrote on Instagram: 'I deeply regret the events that led to my departure from Strictly.

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1 month, 1 week ago

Strictly star Chris McCausland thinks he knows why BBC Giovanni-Amanda scandal happened

The Independent

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1 month, 1 week ago

Strictly Come Dancing: Annabel Croft says BBC co-star ‘ran off’ in ‘lots of tears’

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Giovanni Pernice wins Italian Strictly competition as he thanks UK fans

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3 months ago

Vito Coppola suffers awkward wardrobe malfunction during Strictly Come Dancing final

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Graziano Di Prima has returned to London with his wife Giada Lin to teach a dance class - four months after he was sacked from Strictly Come Dancing. Graziano Di Prima has returned to London with his wife Giada Lin to teach a dance class - four months after he was sacked from Strictly Come Dancing Graziano fled the UK …

4 months, 1 week ago

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

Graziano Di Prima has broken his silence for the first time in months as he teased his return to the spotlight on Tuesday. Graziano Di Prima has broken his silence for the first time in months as he teased his return to the spotlight on Tuesday Graziano shared a moody video of himself walking on a bridge at night time, …

4 months, 1 week ago

Strictly ‘to axe five professionals’ as BBC bosses ‘want fresh start’

The Independent

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing star admits to fancying their professional partner

The Independent

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Giovanni Pernice shares a career update after Strictly Come Dancing's return as he insists he hasn't 'quit' the UK

Daily Mail

Giovanni Pernice shared a career update on Instagram on Monday after Strictly Come Dancing returned to the BBC following Amanda Abbington's claims he bullied her last year. Giovanni Pernice broke his silence with a career update on Instagram on Monday after Strictly Come Dancing returned to the BBC over the weekend It comes after Giovanni quit Strictly following Amanda Abbington's …

6 months ago

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

Since Strictly began 20 years ago Italian dancers have become a staple of the Saturday night show. But amid the ongoing bullying furore, the much-loved former Strictly pro, Ian Waite, has made a controversial plea to ban the nationality from partaking in the competition. Giovanni Pernice, 34, exited the show in April following bullying allegations from his dance partner, Amanda …

6 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing could be 'picked apart to death' if criticism of scandals continues, warns co-creator

Daily Mail

Strictly Come Dancing could be 'picked apart to death' if criticism of the BBC show continues, its co-creator has warned. Speaking ahead of Strictly's launch show last night, co-creator Karen Smith told BBC News: 'Strictly is the best of what the BBC does and people value it, and they look forward to it, and they schedule their weekend around it, …

6 months ago

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 Mail

Zara McDermott showed her support for Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystał as their pairing for this year's Strictly Come Dancing was revealed. Zara McDermott showed her support for Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystał as their pairing for this year's Strictly Come Dancing was revealed on Saturday Taking to Instagram on Saturday as the launch show aired, Zara shared a snap …

6 months ago

Graziano Di Prima is seen for the first time since he was sacked from Strictly over abuse claims as he joins his wife Giada Lini at rehearsals for the show's Italian version - just hours before the BB

Daily Mail

Graziano Di Prima and his wife Giada Lini put on a united display as they enjoyed a walk in Rome, ahead of Strictly's launch show on Saturday. Graziano Di Prima and his wife Giada Lini put on a united display as they enjoyed a walk in Rome, ahead of Strictly's launch show on Saturday night It is the first time …

6 months, 1 week ago

Giovanni Pernice will star in the Italian version of Strictly alongside axed co-star Graziano Di Prima's wife

Daily Mail

Former Strictly Come Dancing pro Giovanni Pernice will star in the Italian version of the show alongside axed Graziano Di Prima's wife. But it has now been revealed that the dancer, who is at the heart of a BBC investigation into claims he bullied his former partner Amanda Abbington, will star alongside Giada Linni, the wife of another disgraced Strictly …

7 months ago

Vito Coppola says Strictly stars are supporting each other ‘like family’ amid scandal

The Independent

7 months, 1 week ago

Strictly star Kym Marsh speaks out on Graziano Di Prima BBC scandal

The Independent

Sign 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. Graziano Di Prima was dropped from the BBC series last month after an investigation into …

7 months, 1 week ago

Strictly pro Graziano Di Prima recalls Zara McDermott ‘kick’ that led to being fired from BBC series

The Independent

7 months, 1 week ago

Bruno Tonioli beams broadly after reuniting with his former Strictly pals during a night out at Chiltern Firehouse

Daily Mail

Bruno Tonioli looked in great spirits on Friday night as he headed home following a night out at London's Chiltern Firehouse. The TV star, 68, beamed broadly after having reunited with his former Strictly Come Dancing co-stars including Janette Manara, who also enjoyed an evening at the swanky celebrity hotspot. Bruno Tonioli looked in great spirits on Friday night as …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 line-up: Full list of celebrity contestants confirmed for the BBC dance competition

Daily Mail

Strictly Come Dancing is back in action once more as the contestants for this year's series have been announced. But that hasn't stopped bosses from going full steam ahead with the show's latest series which will mark 20 years of Strictly on the air. The star also has history with Strictly, winning the Christmas Special of the BBC One dancing …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

BBC bosses refuse to hand training tapes to sacked Strictly star Graziano Di Prima after he was accused of physically and verbally abusing Zara McDermott - as friends say he's been 'thrown under the b

Daily Mail

Sacked Strictly star Graziano Di Prima has asked to see the training tapes where he is accused of abusing Zara McDermott – but the BBC has refused, MailOnline can reveal today. The 30-year-old was sacked from the show after it was alleged footage emerged that showed him physically and verbally abusing Zara McDermott in training during last year's series. Graziano …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Graziano Di Prima 'is under medical supervision and being monitored hourly' after being axed from Strictly following Zara McDermott abuse allegations

Daily Mail

Graziano Di Prima is reportedly under medical supervision after being axed from Strictly Come Dancing. The professional dancer, 30, was sacked from the show earlier this month after it was alleged footage emerged that showed him physically and verbally abusing Zara McDermott in training during last year's series. Graziano Di Prima is reportedly under medical supervision after being axed from …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly timeline as Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice axed from 2024 professionals cast

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Strictly Come Dancing protocols mean that all being well, …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing 2024: Graziano Di Prima admits he kicked Zara McDermott

The Independent

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8 months ago

Graziano Di Prima 'chased after Zara McDermott screaming abuse as frightened presenter locked herself in the toilet' in new Strictly allegations

Daily Mail

Graziano Di Prima has been accused of 'chasing' after his Strictly Come Dancing partner Zara McDermott while 'screaming abuse,' in allegations reported on Sunday. Graziano Di Prima has been accused of 'chasing' after his Strictly Come Dancing partner Zara McDermott while 'screaming abuse,' in allegations reported on Sunday The professional dancer, 31, is said to have left the documentary maker, …

8 months ago

Ex-Strictly pro speaks out on ‘disturbing’ Graziano Di Prima allegation

The Independent

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8 months ago

Strictly's Graziano Di Prima apologises for kicking dance partner Zara McDermott as he brands abusive rehearsals a 'mistake'

Daily Mail

Graziano Di Prima has apologised for kicking his former dance partner Zara McDermott in Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals. Graziano Di Prima, 30, has apologised for kicking his former dance partner Zara McDermott, 27, in Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals The professional dancer was axed from the BBC show last week over reports he 'hit and kicked' the former Love Island star …

8 months ago

Zara McDermott's telling three-word nickname for Strictly's Graziano Di Prima revealed... as professional is accused of 'kicking and hitting' star

Daily Mail

Zara McDermott's nickname for Graziano Di Prima has been unearthed after it was claimed he 'hit and kicked' the star during rehearsals. Graziano, 30, was fired from Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday after BBC bosses saw video evidence of him assaulting Zara, 27. Zara McDermott 's nickname for Graziano Di Prima has been unearthed after it was claimed he 'hit …

8 months ago

Strictly's Zara McDermott was 'too scared to speak up' about her 'distressing' experience with Graziano Di Prima after reports he verbally and physically abused her

Daily Mail

Zara McDermott was reportedly 'too scared to speak up' after it was reported she was verbally and physically abused by her Strictly partner Graziano Di Prima during her time on the show last year. Strictly's Zara McDermott was ' reportedly too scared to speak up about her 'distressing' experience with Graziano Di Prima after reports he verbally and physically abused …

8 months ago

Now Strictly struggles to sign up female stars: As Zara McDermott speaks out and crisis threatens the show's future, things 'are starting to feel dire' reveals KATIE HIND

Daily Mail

It's at this time of year that Strictly’s casting boss normally puts the finishing touches to her star-studded line-up. Graziano Di Prima has been sacked after five years on Strictly in the wake of claims that he hit and kicked his celebrity partner Zara McDermott Graziano is also said to have verbally abused the former Love Island star while she …

8 months ago

Strictly announce new duty of care protocol after Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice scandals: BBC confirm stars will be chaperoned and introduce welfare producers in wake of abuse and bullying al

Daily Mail

Strictly Come Dancing bosses have announced plans to introduce chaperones during training, and the appointment of two new welfare producers, after Graziano Di Prima's shock sacking from the show. Strictly Come Dancing bosses have announced plans to introduce chaperones during training, and the appointment of two new welfare producers, after Graziano Di Prima's shock sacking Giovanni Pernice, 33, was suspended …

8 months ago

Zara McDermott: Strictly star breaks silence after Graziano axed by BBC over training abuse allegations

The Independent

8 months ago

How Strictly's Graziano Di Prima and wife Giada Lini had a friendship with Zara McDermott and were thinking about starting a family before misconduct probe

Daily Mail

Graziano Di Prima has been sacked from Strictly Come Dancing after a probe found he 'punched and kicked' his former celebrity partner Zara McDermott. Just two weeks before his firing for allegedly 'punching and kicking' Zara McDermott, Graziano gushed over how his wife Giada Lidi and the Love Island star had shared a close friendship Revealing that the couple had …

8 months ago

Zara McDermott's statement in full: Love Island star breaks her silence after Graziano Di Prima's sacking

Daily Mail

Zara McDermott has released a statement after her Strictly Come Dancing professional Graziano di Prima was sacked from the show over reports he verbally and physically abused her. The Love Island star wrote on Instagram on Tuesday morning that while 'much' of her time on Strictly 'was everything I could have dreamt of' her 'experience inside the training room was …

8 months ago

Strictly bosses 'in talks to hire chaperones for stars' as they 'toughen up duty of care' following Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice scandals

Daily Mail

Strictly Come Dancing bosses are reportedly considering hiring chaperones for stars following pro dancers Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice both being accused of misconduct. Strictly Come Dancing bosses are reportedly considering hiring chaperones for stars following pro dancers Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice both being accused of misconduct Pernice, 33, was suspended while a BBC probe is conducted …

8 months ago

Sacked Strictly dancer Graziano Di Prima to SUE the BBC

Daily Mail

The BBC has vowed to fight back after it was revealed that Strictly Come Dancing star Graziano Di Prima is taking legal action against the broadcaster. But a BBC insider told the Mail: ‘Why would any workplace, particularly one paid for by the public, offer support to someone who acted in an undoubtedly abhorrent manner?’ Di Prima, who allegedly ‘kicked …

8 months ago

Zara McDermott looks downcast on a stroll with boyfriend Sam Thompson as she is seen for the first time since Strictly's Graziano Di Prima was accused of 'hitting and kicking her'

Daily Mail

Zara McDermott looked downcast as she went for a stroll with her boyfriend Sam Thompson in south west London on Monday. Zara McDermott looked downcast as she went for a stroll with her boyfriend Sam Thompson in south west London on Monday The presenter, 27, has found herself at the centre of a Strictly scandal after it emerged her professional …

8 months ago

Zara McDermott 'passed out' during rehearsal with Strictly partner Graziano Di Prima in 'resurfaced' video after he was accused of 'hitting and kicking her' in rehearsals

Daily Mail

Zara McDermott 'passed out' during Strictly rehearsals with her partner Graziano Di Prima and was left sleeping on the floor from tiredness. Zara McDermott 'passed out' during rehearsal with Strictly partner Graziano Di Prima in a 'resurfaced' video from last October after he was accused of 'hitting and kicking her' in rehearsals It comes after the BBC show has been …

8 months ago

Strictly star Graziano Di Prima axed by BBC after Zara McDermott claims

The Independent

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8 months ago

Strictly stars support Graziano Di Prima after dancer is dropped over ‘regretful’ Zara McDermott events

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8 months, 1 week ago

Strictly stars Katya Jones, Catherine Tyldesley and Susannah Constantine show support on Graziano Di Prima's Instagram post as Zara McDermott unfollows him following claims of gross misconduct

Daily Mail

Strictly stars Katya Jones, Catherine Tyldesley and Susannah Constantine have showed their support for Graziano Di Prima on his recentInstagram post - which revealed he had been sacked from the show. Sending you so much love x' Two former Strictly stars have left supportive comments on Graziano Di Prima's Instagram post after he was axed by the BBC following claims …

8 months, 1 week ago

'What Graziano did makes Giovanni look like a pussy cat'

Daily Mail

Strictly Come Dancing star Graziano Di Prima has been sacked from the show by BBC bosses after he kicked and hit his former partner Zara McDermott. What he did makes Giovanni look like a pussy cat.’ Sicily-born Di Prima’s departure comes just weeks after he was unveiled in the line-up for the new season, Strictly’s 20th anniversary series and will …

8 months, 1 week ago

Strictly's scandal-hit year: Giovanni Pernice's fall out following Amanda Abbington allegations, Shirley Ballas standing by his side and Graziano Di Prima's shock sacking from the show

Daily Mail

It should be a fun and exciting for time Strictly Come Dancing this year as it is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary on air since the rebooted version began in 2004. Fans were left in shock on Saturday as the dance competition announced that professional Graziano Di Prim was stepping away from the BBC production amid reports of allegations …

8 months, 1 week ago

Strictly pro dancer Graziano Di Prima is SACKED after claims of gross misconduct towards his former show partner Zara McDermott - as he says 'my intense passion and determination to win might have aff

Daily Mail

Strictly professional dancer Graziano Di Prima has been sacked by the BBC following claims of gross misconduct towards his former partner Zara McDermott. Zara McDermott, 26, pictured with her Strictly partner Graziano Di Prima, 29, before they were eliminated during Halloween week Zara McDermott stuns in a lilac jumpsuit with her Strictly partner Graziano Di Prima Love Island's Zara McDermott …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly's Shirley Ballas vows to stay by Giovanni Pernice's side 'forever' as she and Anton Du Beke publicly support under siege dancer amid 'bullying' row

Daily Mail

Strictly's head judge Shirley Ballas has publicly defended Giovanni Pernice after he was accused of exhibiting 'threatening and abusive' behaviour towards his celebrity dance partners. Strictly judges Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke showed their support for Giovanni Pernice at his dance workshop on Sunday after he was accused of exhibiting 'threatening and abusive' behaviour towards his celebrity dance partners …

10 months, 1 week ago

Strictly stars Jowita Przystal and Vito Coppola 'spark romance rumours' as the pair 'grow close' during rehearsals for hit show's spinoff tour

Daily Mail

Strictly professionals Jowita Przystal and Vito Coppola have sparked romance rumours after reportedly coupling up during rehearsals for their spin-off tour. Jowita, 29, was last romantically linked to Strictly assistant choreographer Arduino Bertoncello last year, while Vito and his partner Ellie Leach defended romance rumours throughout the whole of last year's series. Strictly professionals Jowita Przystal and Vito Coppola have …

1 year, 2 months ago

Strictly winners Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola clarify their relationship status following romance rumours... as they reunite for Strictly live tour

Daily Mail

Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola clarified their relationship status after reuniting for the Strictly Come Dancing Live! Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola addressed their relationship status after reuniting for the Strictly Come Dancing Live! tour The actress, 22, and her professional dance partner, 31, have been hit by romance rumours ever since they began on Strictly in September 2023 'We …

1 year, 2 months ago

Full list of Giovanni Pernice's Strictly partners from every series - and the comments they've made about him as he quits the show

Daily Mail

Strictly Come Dancing pro Giovanni Pernice has been backed by BBC bosses despite a feud with his most recent partner on the show - Amanda Abbington. Last year was Giovanni's ninth on Strictly, with an insider telling The Sun 'it's no secret Gio and Amanda had a tricky relationship'. Strictly Come Dancing pro Giovanni Pernice has been backed by BBC …

1 year, 2 months ago

Strictly star Graziano Di Prima reunites with wife after three months apart

The Independent

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1 year, 3 months ago

Vito Coppola can't wipe the smile off his face as he poses with Fleur East before heading into her Hits Radio show after Strictly Come Dancing win

Daily Mail

Vito Coppola still seems to be in full spirits following his Strictly Come Dancing win with his dance partner Ellie Leach last week. The dancer was pictured waving his arms in the air and sticking his thumbs up alongside former Strictly star Fleur East as they headed into her breakfast show Hits Radio. Vito Coppola, 31, still seems to be …

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