BBC chiefs were reportedly unaware of Graziano Di Prima's alleged physical behaviour towards Zara McDermott until shocking footage surfaced, according to insiders.Sources within the Corporation have stated that immediate and decisive action was taken as soon as they were informed.
Zara was asked to come into the BBC to discuss Graziano after production staff independently voiced their concerns, the Mirror reports.It is reported that she had a candid discussion with BBC investigators, which included two former Met police officers.The dancer stands accused of hitting, kicking and even spitting at her.
Video evidence of one such incident emerged, which insiders say was the "final straw for Graziano." BBC sources claim that no prior action was taken because nobody was aware of the physical nature of the allegations.BBC executives believe that Zara must have been enduring her ordeal in silence after viewing the footage.
An insider revealed: "As soon as it was viewed, it was game over for Graziano. "His Strictly career was dead and buried and there was never any way back.
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