Zara McDermott finally breaks silence on Graziano Di Prima ‘Strictly’ axe and reveals ‘victim-shaming’ fears

A statement from Di Prima on Saturday said: “I deeply regret the events that led to my departure from Strictly.

Di Prima has said his “intense passion and determination to win might have affected” his training regime.

It was confirmed at the weekend that Italian professional dancer Di Prima, who was partnered with McDermott on the show in 2023, is no longer part of the 2024 professional lineup.