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Ex-Strictly contestant Zara McDermott has broken her silence on the firing of her former partner Graziano Di Prima, saying that watching videos back of her time on the show has been “incredibly distressing.”
Di Prima has left the lineup of the BBC stalwart this year after allegations of “gross misconduct” against one of his female celebrity partners, which was quickly revealed to be McDermott, a former Love Island contestant who has helmed a number of BBC documentaries. Di Prima has apologized and said he “deeply regrets the events.”
Posting on Instagram today, McDermott said: “I have wrestled with the fear of opening up – I was scared about public backlash, I was scared about my future, I was scared of victim shaming. 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.”
– New reports suggest the footage of the alleged incidents is so distressing that it has moved people to tears
– A source told The Sun: “The footage has reduced those who have seen it to tears”
– As part of a wider BBC investigation, reports of Graziano’s behavior came from multiple third-party sources, with multiple reports of physical and verbal abuse
– While Zara, 27, didn’t initially file a complaint, she is said to be cooperating with an investigation and has hired lawyers to represent her
– Since the news broke, the reality star-turned-presenter has unfollowed Graziano on Instagram, although she continues to follow his wife
– Graziano Di Prima, the Strictly Come Dancing professional, has taken to social media to address his exit from the show amidst swirling rumors
– Graziano expressed regret over the circumstances leading to his departure, saying his “intense passion and determination to win might have affected my training regime”
– Graziano acknowledged it’s only right for the sake of the show that he step away, while hinting at more complexities behind the scenes
– The BBC confirmed Graziano’s departure and their commitment to duty of care procedures, stating they take any issues raised seriously and act swiftly as appropriate
– The Mirror is seeking comments from representatives of both Zara and Graziano.
