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Zara McDermott’s nickname for Graziano Di Prima which hinted at turmoil

Zara McDermott appeared to hint at tension with Graziano Di Prima on Strictly in 2023 in a video from rehearsals and a nickname.

“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.” She added: “But after a lot of conversations with those I love, I’ve gained the strength to face these fears, and when I was asked to speak to the BBC, I spoke candidly about my time on the show.” He is very very very sweet and then sometimes when he – to be fair on you – when you’ve told me something fifty-two thousand times and then I still get it wrong, you look at me like…” Zara then went on to pull an unimpressed expression.

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