Graziano Di Prima has said he's 'not an abusive man' as he spoke for the first time since his issued a statement confirming his exit from Strictly Come Dancing.
The dancer was due to return to the BBC One dance contest this year after being announced in the professional line-up back in June.
However, last month (July), Di Prima confirmed he'd no longer be involved in the 2024 series and that he "deeply regrets" the events that have led to his exit.
He acknowledged that his "intense passion and determination to win might have affected" his training regime while competing in the dance competition.
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