FORMER Strictly Come Dancing star Susannah Constantine has been slammed for supporting Graziano Di Prima after his exit from the show. The Italian dancer, 30, has been sacked from the BBC show for misconduct in rehearsals with celebrity partner Zara McDermott . 4 Susannah Constantine has come under fire for a comment supporting Graziano Di Prima after his exit from Strictly Credit: Rex 4 Susannah said Graziano was 'kind, funny and thoughful' Credit: PA Video footage from the training room is said to have shown Graziano kicking and spitting at the former Love Island star.
Fashion guru Susannah, 62, who was partnered with Anton du Beke on the show in 2018, posted in support of Graziano on Instagram statement after he issued a statement. She wrote: "What the hell??? You were always so sweet, kind, funny an thoughtful to me Graziano. "Be true to yourself.
Cream always rises to the top. Loads of love xxxxx." However, other followers felt it was wrong of her due to the nature of the allegations.
"This is a bad take," said one. "He's admitted he regrets his actions." Another said: "But do you know how he treated other people? You could be defending someone who physically and verbally abused someone.
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