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Strictly star Graziano Di Prima accused of ‘kicking, hitting and spitting at’ partner Zara McDermott

Strictly news: Following Graziano Di Prima's axe from the show, fresh allegations have surfaced over his alleged behaviour towards Zara McDermott

While there are aspects of this story involving external influences that I can’t discuss at this time, I remain committed to being strong for my family and friends. The BBC said yesterday: “We can confirm that Graziano Di Prima is no longer a part of the line-up of professional dancers for the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing. “While we would never comment on individual cases, it is well-known that the BBC has established and robust duty of care procedures, and if issues are raised we will always take them seriously and act swiftly as appropriate.”

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