Former Strictly Come Dancing star Kristina Rihanoff has poured her heart out about the recent drama surrounding Graziano Di Prima's departure from the beloved dance competition, sharing a touching message of empathy for Zara McDermott's ordeal.The BBC has stepped up to confirm tighter controls in rehearsals after claims of "gross misconduct" by two ex-professional dancers.
Chatting with Lorraine Kelly, Kristina confessed that the whispers swirling around Graziano feel like a dark cloud over her memories, causing dismay among fans and insiders alike.
Kicking off the discussion, Lorraine probed: "Kristina what do you think of all this and the Idea that we should have chaperones at all times." An emotional Kristina responded: "All of this is very distressing for a lot of Strictly fans to read and for someone who worked on the show for eight years, for me it is very disturbing and upsetting," reports the Express.
Unveiling her thoughts further, Kristina remarked: "For me, as a woman, it was heartbreaking that she actually suffered so much stress and abuse.
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