Lorraine speaks about Zara McDermott Strictly statement Lorraine Kelly addressed comments made by Zara McDermott on Tuesday morning, in which the Love Island star described the "incredibly distressing treatment" she had encountered from Graziano Di Prima. Responding to Zara's statement, Lorraine shared that she believed it is about "pairing the right person with the right person" and "making sure someone who is vulnerable is looked after". Her remarks prompted furore on social media as some claimed she was "dismissing appaling abuse" that could happen to anyone.
One said, " Lorraine is dismissing the appalling abuse of Zara McDermott on Strictly. Please, please, @ITV, hand this show to Christine full time. Lorraine is an out-of-touch liability.
" A second replied: "Why is Lorraine talking about Strictly not pairing vulnerable people with dancers? The video shows Graziano kicking and pushing Zara in training. No man should do that to a woman, full stop. Shame on Lorraine #Lorraine .
" Lorraine faced backlash yesterday for comments on Zara McDermott. (Image: ITV) A third comment: "I just watched Lorraine commenting on Zara’s reply. It was disappointing, suggesting it was just about matching the right partners.
He has admitted he did wrong, and there is video evidence; no wonder Zara felt he couldn’t come forward, victim shaming. Should be ashamed, Lorraine." In response to the reports of abuse, Women's Aid released a statement where they shared an "urgent need to create a cul.