Former Strictly Come Dancing star Graziano Di Prima has reportedly hired top lawyers as he prepares to 'sue the BBC' over his 'unfair dismissal'. The 30-year-old was recently axed after the BBC probe into the show found instances of "misconduct". It came as he was accused of “physical and verbal behaviour” towards his celebrity partner of last year, Love Island's Zara McDermott .
Bosses took action following Amanda Abbington's complaints about her dance partner Giovanni Pernice, which sent the show into chaos. Following the announcement of his departure that made national headlines, Graziano issued a heartfelt statement on Instagram in which he addressed his fans and stated: "While respecting the BBC HR process, I acknowledge it's only right for the sake of the show that I step away." Continuing, he said: "I am saddened that I wasn't allowed to offer a quote to the online news stories, and I take on board the sensitivity of the situation.
There's more to this story that I am unable to discuss at this time, but I am committed to being strong for my family and friends. I wish the Strictly family nothing but success in the future." Amid the Strictly row, it has been reported that he hired Whitestone Chambers to help him clear his name.
They have reportedly already gone through thousands of text and WhatsApp messages between him and Zara and the other Strictly dancers and believe that the professional dancer has a case over 'unfair dismissal'. A source claimed to The Sun: "Gr.