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Zara McDermott left ‘bleeding’ after pleading with Graziano Di Prima over painful dancing injury


Zara McDermott once opened up about a Strictly injury which left her 'bleeding'. It comes amid allegations against Graziano Di Prima.

Zara McDermott’s Strictly journey wasn’t without difficulties (Credit: BBC/Guy Levy) The stunning TV personality joined last year’s series where she was partnered up with Sicilian pro, Graziano Di Prima. Speaking to The Sun in September 2023 at the Who Cares Wins awards, Zara apparently said: “Graziano told me not to go for the heels but to dance in men’s shoes at the start. Zara McDermott suffered a painful injury on Strictly last year (Credit: BBC Pictures) “I think there must be a lot of worry behind the scenes among the pro dancers,” Nick Ede, brand and culture expert, exclusively told ED!

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