Sam Thompson breaks silence on Zara McDermott's Strictly Come Dancing abuse claims

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Sam Thompson has finally addressed the swirling rumours about his relationship with Zara McDermott after a period of intense speculation.The couple had been at the centre of break up gossip following emotional disputes, and Zara was thrust into the limelight once more over the weekend due to claims made against her Strictly Come Dancing dance partner Graziano Di Prima.Graziano faced allegations of 'hitting and kicking' Zara, and he has since pledged to vindicate himself.

Amidst the drama, Sam has come forward to express his admiration for Zara, telling her he is "so proud" in light of the recent events.

In a poignant revelation, Zara, 27, admitted she felt "too scared" to discuss the purported abuse she endured from Graziano while they were paired on the show last year, especially after it emerged that Graziano, 30, had been dismissed from the current series, reports the Mirror.Sam, who won I'm A Celebrity and is now 31, often supported Zara and Graziano by attending Strictly performances and has continued his support on Instagram.

Despite fears that their relationship was on the rocks, Sam has shown solidarity with the documentary filmmaker by posting an image of Zara's Look Fantastic campaign displayed on the London Underground.In a post where Zara is seen happily promoting a shampoo brand, Sam wrote: "So proud of you goose @zaramcdermott," followed by a love heart and a crying emoji.