Zara and Graziano quickstep to Anyone For You Graziano Di Prima is alleged to have "repeatedly kicked and hit" his former dance partner Zara McDermott. The Strictly Come Dancing star took to Instagram and confirmed he had been released from the BBC show over "events" he "deeply regrets". It is claimed that his departure from the show is due to claims being made about him of "gross misconduct.
" Graziano, who was partnered with Zara on last year's series, told his social media followers, he would not be part of the upcoming series that begins in September, despite confirmation of his return in June. Sources have alleged to the MailOnline that he was dropped from the show after he "kicked and hit" the Love Island star and she was the subject of verbal abuse. A source added that the complaint was made by several production staff, with Zara later coming in for interviews about his behaviour.
Another source told The Sun that he was dropped after BBC bosses were shocked after seeing video footage of his clashes with Zara. They said: "The footage has reduced those who have seen it to tears." They added: "Graziano is said to have kicked, spat at her and hit her and there is a shocking video of one incident.
Bosses have been shocked by what they have discovered." READ MORE Strictly’s Graziano Di Prima made an emotional promise just hours before BBC axe Strictly's Graziano Di Prima and Zara McDermott were partnered together (Image: BBC) Following his departure Graziano took to social .