Inside Zara McDermott's relationship with 'lovely' Graziano Di Prima before she released her bombshell statement amid the Strictly bullying row Do YOU have a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By Jordan Beck For Mailonline Published: 23:47, 21 July 2024 | Updated: 23:49, 21 July 2024 e-mail View comments Graziano Di Prima was once hailed as 'the loveliest man' by Zara McDermott 's boyfriend Sam Thompson . The professional dancer, 31, is said to have left the documentary maker, 27, so frightened that she 'locked herself in toilet' during the 'scary rehearsal sessions.

But in an unearthed interview, I'm A Celebrity winner Sam, 31, sang the praises of theStrictly dancer. Speaking on his Hits Radio show in September, he explained: 'Graziano – what a lovely man! 'What a beautiful man as well..

. big muscles, about 6ft 4, jacked and a year younger than me as well which is terrifying.' He added: 'He came round for dinner with his lovely, beautiful wife not long ago - we made him spag bol - and we found out loads about him.

Graziano Di Prima was once hailed as 'the loveliest man' by Zara McDermott's boyfriend Sam Thompson. But professional dancer, 31, is said to have left the documentary maker, 27, so frightened that she 'locked herself in toilet' during the 'scary rehearsal sessions. 'He grew up in Sicily, he was a grape stomper - I think that's what they call it! 'He put a roof over his parents head when he started dancing, he's got the most amazing story, he's the loveliest man.

' Sa.