Strictly's Graziano Di Prima 'to SUE BBC for unfair dismissal' and has 'already hired top lawyers' after he was sacked from show READ MORE: Inside Graziano Di Prima's Strictly Come Dancing scandal READ MORE: Full list of claims against Strictly Come Dancing professionals By Ruth Francis For Mailonline and Katie Hind Consultant Editor Showbusiness Published: 19:16 EDT, 24 August 2024 | Updated: 19:17 EDT, 24 August 2024 e-mail 9 shares 10 View comments Strictly Come Dancing could be thrown into more crisis as former professional dancer Graziano Di Prima is reportedly taking legal action against the BBC. The Italian dancer, 30, was axed from the show in July over reports he verbally and physically abused his celebrity partner Zara McDermott during last year's series. According to The Sun Graziano has now 'called in top lawyers to sue the BBC ' in a bid to clear his name.
Barristers from Whitestone Chambers have 'already read thousands of text and WhatsApp messages' and believe the Italian 'could sue for unfair dismissal'. A source said: 'Graziano feels he wasn't allowed a fair opportunity to give his side of the story so has been heartened to hear the legal team think he has a case for unfair dismissal.' Strictly Come Dancing could be thrown into more crisis as former professional dancer Graziano Di Prima is thought to be taking legal action against the broadcaster In July, Graziano was sacked, accused of 'kicking' his celebrity dancing partner Love Island star Zara McDermott d.