Graziano Di Prima: Last News

This week Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola showed his support for friend Graziano Di Prima, who was let go from the BBC dance competition. Italian dancer Graziano was removed from Strictly during the summer amidst a BBC investigation into the behaviour of professional dancers on the show. Graziano had a successful career on the BBC's long-standing dance competition, being part of the line-up since 2018.

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Graziano Di Prima took to Instagram to gush over his wife, Giada Lini, as she celebrated her 33rd birthday.The 30-year-old praised his wife as the 'strongest woman' he knows as he shared a sweet ‘photo dump’ of pictures. Graziano opted for a selfie of the two for the first image in the carousel, and further along, selected pictures from their wedding, which took place in July 2022.

Graziano Di Prima and his wife Giada have been seen in the UK for the first time since he was dropped from Strictly Come Dancing.The professional dancer, 30, and his wife seemed to be in high spirits as they headed to a dance studio on Sunday, 1 December. Graziano and Giada were all smiles for the paps as they linked arms and held coffee cups and water bottles.This comes two weeks after Graziano made his Instagram comeback for the first time since July, announcing his return to dancing after a "period of reflection" and stating that he felt "stronger than ever".

Zara McDermott was absolutely elated as she cheered on her mate Pete Wicks as he joined the Strictly Come Dancing family during the launch show.Taking a break from the recent Strictly drama that's been swirling about her previous partner Graziano Di Prima, Zara, the Love Island sensation, was all smiles as she supported Sam Thompson's close buddy Pete as he made his dance floor debut. Excitedly grabbing her phone, Zara snapped a photo of Pete hugging his newly announced dance pro Jowita Przysta straight off her telly.

Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola has backed his close pal Graziano Di Prima insisting "I will love him forever".This year Strictly Come Dancing has been hit by scandal since Amanda Abbington accused Giovanni Pernice of “unnecessary, abusive, cruel and mean” behaviour, which he strongly denies. Meanwhile, Graziano Di Prima, was axed over accusations of "gross misconduct" following an incident with reality star Zara McDermott, who he danced with in the 2023 series. Graziano apologised but later stated, "I didn't deliberately hurt anyone.

Graziano Di Prima, the former Strictly Come Dancing professional who was dismissed from the show, has reportedly enlisted top legal firm Whitestone Chambers to fight his case against the BBC.The 30 year old dancer is aiming to clear his name and believes he has a case for unfair dismissal. Graziano was let go due to his behaviour towards his celebrity partner, Zara McDermott. An insider revealed: "Graziano feels he wasn't allowed a fair opportunity to give his side of the story so has been heartened to hear the legal team think he has a case for unfair dismissal.The top lawyers at Whitestone Chambers have scanned through thousands of messages between Graziano and Zara and the other Strictly dancers." Zara and Graziano's representatives, as well as the BBC, have been contacted for comment.

Graziano Di Prima's stunning wife, Giada Lini, has spoken out for the first time since her husband was dropped from the professional Strictly Come Dancing line-up last month.The professional dancer's wife took to Instagram with a show of solidarity for her husband, who was released from the BBC One dance extravaganza following allegations of "misconduct".The 30-year-old pro dancer faced accusations of "physical and verbally abusive behaviour" towards his 2023 partner, reality star Zara McDermott. A probe was launched into the complaints shortly after Amanda Abbington raised concerns about her own dance partner, Giovanni Pernice, who has since departed from the much-loved series. On Friday, August 23, Giada broke her silence by posting an intimate photo on her Instagram stories, showing her hand clasped with Graziano's.

Graziano Di Prima has broken his silence after being dropped from the BBC, sharing the final words he exchanged with former dance partner Zara McDermott just before receiving the news of his dismissal.The 30-year-old pro dancer was let go by the BBC amid allegations of gross misconduct, which included claims of hitting, spitting at, and kicking former Love Island star Zara McDermott. Now residing in Italy with his wife, Graziano confesses he's been left shattered by the controversy.

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Graziano Di Prima has spoken out, stating "I'm not a monster".The 30 year old has also promised to return to the dance floor, following allegations about his treatment of a past participant on the show. Graziano announced his departure from Strictly last month after claims were made about his behaviour towards his 2023 celebrity dance partner, former Love Island star Zara McDermott. Graziano denies the claims.

Strictly Come Dancing's Graziano Di Prima is reportedly under medical supervision after being axed from the show. His family are said to be 'deeply concerned' about his health and wellbeing and are keeping a close eye on him, checking in every hour.The professional dancer was axed by the BBC earlier this month amid allegations of gross misconduct towards his celeb partner Zara McDermott.The decision came swiftly after the BBC reviewed 'distressing' rehearsal footage of the pair. It is now reported that Graziano is experiencing 'extreme stress', with his family very concerned.

Zara McDermott has reportedly opened up about her pal Pete Wicks joining the Strictly Come Dancing line-up. Despite recent allegations following her stint with Graziano Di Prima on the BBC hit show in 2023 – with Graziano now axed amid claims about his conduct – the Love Island alum is reportedly all smiles for her friend. Former Love Island star Zara is said to be over the moon for Pete, who's been her close pal since 2019 and is often playfully dubbed as the third wheel in her romance with Sam Thompson.

Janette Manrara has spoken out amidst the ongoing Strictly Come Dancing controversies. A representative for the star has said that Janette "has never received any complaints" about her coaching style, following a former celeb partner's less-than-flattering comments. The BBC also issued a statement today after It Takes Two presenter Janette faced backlash from ex-dance partner Will Bayley.

The BBC could reportedly face a £1million legal bill over their Strictly Come Dancing misconduct scandal.The reports come after two stars, Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima have left the show as it gears up for its 20th anniversary. Now, lawyers Carter Ruck are representing a number of former celebrity dancers as they seek compensation for their clients.

Following the news of Graziano Di Prima's shocking sacking from Strictly Come Dancing after five years on the show, his family are said to be "very concerned" about the dancer. According to the MailOnline, the 30 year old's nearest and dearest are "rallying round him in his time of need" as he flew to Italy in order to be with his mum and wife. His cousin Pina told the publication from his hometown of Riesi in Sicily the he is being closely monitored by his mother Giovanna and wife Giada.

It's been a week of turmoil for Zara McDermott after the shocking details of her treatment on Strictly emerged. Her former dance partner Graziano Di Prima was swiftly dropped from the forthcoming series of the show by the BBC amid allegations he mistreated during training - while footage from the 2023 rehearsal room is said to have left those who have seen it 'in tears.' As the brutal reality of Zara's time on the show unfolded in the public eye, including most recently Graziano's spokesperson admitting he had kicked her during training, behind-the-scenes the resilient documentary-maker has been battling to save her relationship with boyfriend of five years, Sam Thompson.

The drama between Strictly Come Dancing's Graziano Di Prima and Zara McDermott is far from over as the pair continue to share contrasting accounts of their training sessions. Graziano, 30, was axed from the beloved BBC show following allegations that he "kicked, hit and spat at" his celebrity partner during last year's competition. While he concedes to kicking her once during rehearsals, he firmly denies any spitting incidents.

Graziano Di Prima, the Strictly Come Dancing star, has "cut himself off from civilisation" after being dropped from the BBC show, according to the dancer's spokesperson. Graziano was axed from BBC's Strictly following allegations of gross misconduct towards his former dance partner Zara McDermott. It was confirmed today that he kicked Zara during rehearsals last year.The dancer has now retreated to Italy, where he is working on a remote farm with the support of his wife.

A spokesperson for Strictly Come Dancing's Graziano Di Prima has confirmed he kicked celebrity partner Zara McDermott during rehearsals last year. It comes after it was confirmed that Graziano has been axed from the BBC show. "There is never a time when kicking, or any sense of that is right," Mark Borkowski told BBC News.

Strictly Come Dancing's Graziano Di Prima has reportedly left the UK to pick up a normal job earning £6 an hour picking grapes in his native Sicily.The Sun alleges that the professional dancer, who was axed from Strictly over allegations of 'gross misconduct' towards partner Zara McDermott, has taken a job on a farm. According to the publication, he has swapped dance for 'ploughing fields' as he keeps a low profile, after admitting he 'regrets' the events that led to his departure from the show. A source told The Sun: “Graziano has lost everything.

Graziano Di Prima’s wife Giada Lini no longer follows Zara McDermott on Instagram. It comes as Zara issued a statement about her time on Strictly Come Dancing after Graziano was axed from the BBC dance hit. Italian professional dancer Giada, 34, was previously friends with Zara and Zara’s partner Sam Thompson.

Ex-Love Island star Zara McDermott has been seen out and about in London with boyfriend Sam Thompson for the first time since allegations about her time training with Strictly Come Dancing’s Graziano Di Prima in 2023 came to light. Zara, 27, and boyfriend Sam, 31, were pictured as they strolled through south-west London on Monday, when Sam was seen putting a protective arm around her. Zara had her arms folded across her chest as she donned a pair of black flared trousers, a white vest and an oversized white shirt.