Graziano Di Prima, the renowned dancer known for his work on Strictly Come Dancing, has recently made headlines for reasons far from the glamorous stage.
After being dismissed from the popular BBC show, Graziano, who is 31, has reportedly returned to his roots in Sicily.
It seems he’s now working on a farm, where he’s taking on a range of tasks from ploughing fields to picking grapes.
The news of Graziano’s departure from Strictly Come Dancing follows serious allegations that he mistreated his former partner, Zara McDermott.
According to reports, he was accused of hitting and kicking Zara during their rehearsals last year.
This led to his dismissal from the show, after which Graziano and his wife, Giada, relocated back to Italy. Giada, a dancer herself, appears to be supporting him as he adjusts to this major change in his life.
Zara McDermott recently addressed the allegations on Instagram.
She expressed that while her overall experience on Strictly was a dream come true, her time in the training room with Graziano was marred by distressing incidents.
She mentioned that although she initially hesitated to report these issues due to fear of backlash, the situation was eventually brought to light by junior production staff.
The situation was further complicated when footage of Graziano’s behavior towards Zara emerged, leading to his immediate dismissal.
This came after previous concerns raised by the production staff were seemingly ignored. The BBC’s response to these earlier warnings had been limited to quiet warnings rather than decisive action.
Graziano’s Legal Action
In the wake of his dismissal, Graziano is now pursuing legal action against the BBC.
He feels that he should have received more support and guidance concerning his behavior.
Graziano argues that the pressure to perform on the show was immense, and he believes this contributed to his actions.
The BBC, however, is prepared to defend its actions, stating that they cannot support behavior deemed unacceptable in any workplace.
Moving Forward
Graziano has publicly expressed his deep regret over the incidents that led to his departure from Strictly.
He acknowledges that his intense passion for the competition may have influenced his actions and expressed sadness over not being able to contribute his side of the story.
He remains focused on supporting his family and friends as he navigates this challenging time.
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