ZARA McDermott's boyfriend Sam Thompson has snubbed Graziano Di Prima after he was sacked from Strictly Come Dancing. Pro Graziano , 30, is accused of allegedly kicking and spitting at the ex-Love Island star , 27, at heated rehearsals, with the BBC insisting it acted swiftly after seeing video footage of the abuse. Zara is yet to publicly comment on the scandal but has now distanced herself from the professional dancer on social media.
Her former Made In Chelsea star boyfriend Sam , 31, has now followed suit and has unfollowed the Italian dancer on Instagram. Sam looked jovial as he appeared on Love Island spin-off Aftersun on Sunday, despite the shock revelation as he continues to support his girlfriend. At the weekend, we revealed Graziano has been accused of 'physical incidents' with Zara in rehearsals during their time together on the programme last year.
A source said: “The footage has reduced those who have seen it to tears.” Graziano was sacked for gross misconduct amid claims he hit, spat and kicked dance partner Zara. The BBC yesterday confirmed the Italian will not appear in the next series.
“Graziano has been accused of multiple physical and verbal incidents. The BBC had no choice but to sack him.” Senior executives were locked in crisis talks yesterday afternoon over our revelations.
Zara has instructed lawyers to act for her. Ten million watch Strictly every week and a TV source said: “It’s the biggest scandal to have hit the much-loved show as it .