STRICTLY star Hammond broke her silence on Graziano Di Prima's sacking as she revealed what really goes on in training. The This Morning presenter, 49, appeared as contestant in 2014 and was partnered by Aljaz Skorjanec, who is returning to the show later this year after a two-year hiatus. 6 Alison Hammond broke her silence on Graziano Di Prima's Strictly axe 6 The This Morning host was partnered with Aljaz Skorjanec in 2014 Credit: Getty Images - Getty 6 Zara has now responded in a lengthy statement and said she was 'scared to speak up' Credit: PA Alison, who appeared on the 12th series of the BBC dance show, said she always felt "secure and safe" with her pro teacher Alijaz.
But said that chaperones may need to be introduced going forward to help safeguard future contestants. It comes after Zara McDermott , 27, took to Instagram on Tuesday after axed pro Graziano, 30, was fired by the BBC following claims he hit, spat and kicked her during rehearsals. Presenters Alison and Dermot O'Leary kicked off the ITV programme by addressing the Strictly scandal.
Alison revealed that contestants were left alone with their pros for just two days out of five during her series. Alison told viewers: “What the BBC are now discussing are to have chaperones in the training room now, which I actually personally think is a good idea.” Dermot asked: “Did you want a chaperone when you did it?” Alison explained “Obviously not, I don’t want a chaperone, you just want to enjoy it.
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