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Strictly bosses 'received two complaints about Graziano Di Prima's behaviour towards Zara McDermott last year but only issued warnings' as support for dancer dwindles and his pal deletes sympathetic comment


The professional dancer, 30, has been axed by the BBC following claims of gross misconduct towards his former celebrity partner Zara, 27.

Strictly Come Dancing bosses reportedlyreceived two complaints surrounding Graziano Di Prima's behaviour towards Zara McDermott during training last year, but only issued warnings in response. Strictly Come Dancing bosses reportedly received two complaints surrounding Graziano Di Prima 's behaviour towards Zara McDermott during training last year, but only issued warnings in response (pictured on show) Previously, his fans and famous friends had rallied behind him, including fellow Strictly stars Katya Jones , Susannah Constantine (pictured) and Catherine Tyldesley , who liked and commented on his Instagram post announcing his departure.

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