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Graziano Di Prima shared need to 'force myself to take a break' just before Strictly axe


Strictly Come Dancing star Graziano Di Prima, who was recently axed from the show, opened up last month about needing to take a break before the new season

However, in a surprising turn of events last week, the BBC confirmed that he won't be coming back due to allegations about his behaviour towards his 2023 celebrity partner Zara McDermott. 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. He went on to say: "While there are aspects of this story involving external influences that I can't discuss at this time, I remain committed to being strong for my family and friends.

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