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Former Strictly star Fern Britton reveals she was 'kicked and shoved' by pro partner Artem Chigvintsev in resurfaced interview as crisis on the show deepens


In a resurfaced interview from 2015, the presenter, 67, made these claims about her pro dance partner Artem Chigvintsev.

Graziano Di Prima, 30, was axed from the show last week over reports he verbally and physically abused his celebrity partner Zara McDermott , 27, during last year's series. BBC executives sacked Graziano after members of production presented bosses with video of the pro dancer 'hitting and kicking' Love Island star Zara during training last Autumn. Zara herself admitted in her statement shared on Tuesday that she was too worried about coming forward to complain about Graziano's behaviour, in a sign that she too didn't want to tarnish the show's wholesome reputation as well as her own career prospects.

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