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Strictly on FIRE! BBC show creaking as Amanda Abbington breaks her silence to claim Giovanni Pernice was 'abusive' while fellow pro Graziano Di Prima is now battling off claims he was 'aggressive' to Zara McDermott - and now a FEMALE pro is involved too


The scandal first made headlines Graziano Di Prima, 30, was axed from the upcoming series last month over reports he verbally and physically abused his celebrity partner Zara McDermott.

The scandal first made headlines Graziano Di Prima, 30, was axed from the upcoming series last month over reports he verbally and physically abused his celebrity partner Zara McDermott, 27, during last year's competition. The scandal first made headlines Graziano Di Prima, 30, was axed from the upcoming series last month over reports he verbally and physically abused his celebrity partner Zara McDermott , 27, during last year's competition Kate Phillips, BBC's Director of Unscripted, said: 'Whilst we know our shows have been positive experiences for the vast majority of those who have taken part, if issues are raised with us, or we're made aware of inappropriate behaviour, we will always take that seriously and act.

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