Former Strictly professional Kristina Rihanoff weighs in on 'distressing' misconduct probes as she questions vetting process and teaching experience of current pro dancers Do YOU have a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By Hannah Mcdonald Published: 10:34 BST, 17 July 2024 | Updated: 10:39 BST, 17 July 2024 e-mail 7 shares 2 View comments Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Kristina Rihanoff has weighed in on the 'distressing' misconduct probes currently plaguing the show. The Russian dancer, 46, who starred on Strictly from 2009 until 2015, shared her thoughts on the sacking of Graziano Di Prima and probe into Giovanni Pernice .
Graziano was sacked after five years on Strictly in the wake of claims that he hit and kicked his celebrity partner Zara McDermott. It came after Amanda Abbington's allegations that Giovanni 'bullied' her during rehearsals. Speaking on Lorraine on Wednesday, Kristina said that during her time on the show the vetting procedure of prospective professionals' experience and character was rigorous.
But she shared concerns that those procedures are not as thorough now, and questioned the teaching ability of current professional dancers on the show. Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Kristina Rihanoff weighed in on the 'distressing' misconduct probes currently plaguing the show when she appeared on Lorraine on Wednesday The Russian dancer, 46, who starred on Strictly from 2009 until 2015, shared her thoughts on the sacking of Graziano Di Prima 'A.