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Strictly's scandal-hit year: Giovanni Pernice's fall out following Amanda Abbington allegations, Shirley Ballas standing by his side and Graziano Di Prima's shock sacking from the show


It should be a fun and exciting for time Strictly Come Dancing this year as it is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary on air since the rebooted version began in 2004.

Fans were left in shock on Saturday as the dance competition announced that professional Graziano Di Prim was stepping away from the BBC production amid reports of allegations about his conduct with past participants. Fans were left in shock on Saturday as the dance competition announced that professional Graziano Di Prim was stepping away from the BBC production amid reports of allegations about his conduct S trictly professional dancer Graziano Di Prima was sacked by the BBC following claims of gross misconduct towards his former partner Zara McDermott.The Mail on Sunday revealed that the Italian star was spoken to by bosses of the Saturday night dance show this week and his contract terminated.

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