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Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s claim Strictly ‘needs counsellor to check in with contestants’ resurfaces amid Graziano allegations

In Strictly news, comments made by former star Sophie Ellis-Bextor have resurfaced in light of reports concerning Graziano Di Prima.

Graziano Di Prima, seen here with Zara McDermott, has been sacked from Strictly (Credit: BBC iPlayer) Sophie made it clear she was very happy to be partnered up with Brendan, who immediately introduced himself to her rock star hubby Richard Jones. That’s because duos were frequently referred to as couples, and the intimacy of behaviour on the programme such as holding hands while receiving feedback from judges seemed forced. And while she enjoyed improving her performances, and the fitness boost Strictly gave her, Sophie was also “distracted” at home through fatigue and admits she was “absent”.

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