Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inbox We have more newsletters Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inbox We have more newsletters Following the news of Graziano Di Prima's shocking sacking from Strictly Come Dancing after five years on the show, his family are said to be "very concerned" about the dancer. According to the MailOnline , the 30 year old's nearest and dearest are "rallying round him in his time of need" as he flew to Italy in order to be with his mum and wife. His cousin Pina told the publication from his hometown of Riesi in Sicily the he is being closely monitored by his mother Giovanna and wife Giada.
She said: "We are very concerned about him. We were informed he was spending the summer here and see his family. But then we heard this terrible news [about his sacking].
"I have read the stories, but I don't believe all the things that have been written about Graziano. I cannot imagine it's all true because I know him so well. 'He's a very respectful man, especially in the way he behaves towards women.
It's true of all our family, we are very respectful." OK! has contacted Graziano's reps for comment. Pina also explained that the news has shocked their family as it's out of character for Graziano, who is thought to be staying in a remote family farmhouse surrounded by vineyards.
Just days ago, a spokesperson for the former Strictly star confirmed Graziano kicked celebrity partner.