Graziano Di Prima axed from Strictly Come Dancing amid claims of inappropriate behaviour

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Graziano Di Prima has been sensationally axed from the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing, with the Italian dancer expressing his regret over the circumstances leading to his departure.Rumours have swirled that the decision to drop Graziano from the BBC favourite came after claims of inappropriate behaviour towards his dance partner Zara McDermott during the previous series.Although he was initially confirmed for the 20th anniversary series set to kick off within weeks, the BBC announced on Saturday that the 30 year old will not feature in the forthcoming season this autumn.In a candid Instagram post on Saturday, Graziano addressed the situation, stating: "I deeply regret the events that led to my departure from Strictly.

My intense passion and determination to win might have affected my training regime." He continued, acknowledging the gravity of the situation: "While respecting the BBC HR process, I acknowledge it's only right for the sake of the show that I step away.

I am saddened that I wasn't allowed to offer a quote to the online news stories, and I take on board the sensitivity of the situation.

There's more to this story that I am unable to discuss at this time, but I am committed to being strong for my family and friends.