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Inside Zara McDermott's 'hard' 13-hour training days on Strictly amid Graziano Di Prima's misconduct claims


Strictly professional Graziano Di Prima has officially left the show after allegations of misconduct whilst competing with Zara McDermott - who detailed the gruelling training

Graziano said in a statement that he "deeply regrets" the events that led to his departure from Strictly, adding: "My intense passion and determination to win might have affected my training regime." Meanwhile, The Daily Mail has reported that Zara was a "victim of repeated physical and verbal abuse" behind the scenes, with Graziano allegedly having "kicked, spat at and hit" the Love Island star. Read MoreRelated Articles Graziano Di Prima supported by Strictly stars amid misconduct claims as Zara McDermott unfollows dancer

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