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Judge Rinder says Strictly's professional dancers are more focused on winning than 'the journey' with their partners as abuse claims engulf the BBC show
The barrister and TV star, 46, said the competitive nature of ballroom dancers may 'interfere' with the 'emotional complexion of the space'.
Graziano Di Prima, 30, was axed from the upcoming series over reports he verbally and physically abused his celebrity partner Zara McDermott, 27, during last year's competition 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 that the broadcaster will fight back, explaining: 'Why would any workplace, particularly one paid for by the public, offer support to someone who acted in an undoubtedly abhorrent manner?'
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