A STRICTLY Come Dancing star has shared their support for professional dancer Graziano Di Prima after he released a statement as he was axed from the BBC show. As allegations against the Italian dancer have emerged, it's been confirmed that he won't appear in the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing . The dancer has shared a statement to Instagram, which has been flooded with support and shock from fans.
However a fellow Strictly star has shared their support, as dancer Katya Jones liked the post from her co-star. The post has also received support from celebrities who have previously appeared on the series including actress Catherine Tyldesley , Emmerdale star Kevin Fletcher and fashion journalist Susan Constantine. The BBC yesterday confirmed the Italian will not appear in the next series, despite previously naming him as part of the upcoming season.
The shock allegations emerged during the inquiry into claims that another Italian star, Giovanni Pernice , 33, bullied actress Amanda Abbington, 50, on the last series. Giovanni has strenuously denied any wrongdoing. The BBC had widened that investigation to look into the treatment of other dancers, which led to the examination of rehearsal footage between Graziano and Zara .
An insider said: "As part of a wider BBC investigation reports of Graziano’s behaviour came from multiple third-party sources — with multiple reports of physical and verbal abuse. "Zara was seen stressed and upset at rehearsals and other celebritie.