The BBC have confirmed that Graziano Di Prima will no longer take part in this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing. The Sun reports it follows an internal investigation which found cases of "physical behaviour" towards his former dance partner Zara McDermott. Graziano said: "I deeply regret the events that led to my departure from Strictly. My intense passion and determination to win might have affected my training regime. Respecting the BBC HR process, I understand it's best for the show tha

A BBC spokesperson confirmed Graziano Di Prima was "no longer a part of the line-up of professional dancers for the upcoming series".

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Graziano Di Prima has been axed from the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing amid claims of misconduct, with the Italian dancer saying he "deeply regrets the events" that led to his exit

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Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Graziano Di Prima has been "sacked" after claims were made of gross misconduct towards his partner on last year’s series, Zara McDermott.

Graziano Di Prima has become the latest star to get the boot from Strictly Come Dancing following an internal investigation by the BBC.

The BBC said it would 'act swiftly' if issues were raised following Graziano Di Prima's departure from the show

Graziano Di Prima has been axed by 'Strictly Come Dancing' amid reports of alleged misconduct.

Graziano Di Prima has been sacked by the BBC over allegations of physical and verbal behaviour towards his celebrity dance partner Zara McDermott.

THE BBC has broken its silence after Graziano Di Prima was axed from Strictly following allegations of physical and verbal behaviour. The Sun today revealed the Italian dancer, 30, had been hit wit…

Graziano was let go on Monday evening following an internal investigation into a number of physical incidents involving Zara, who appeared with him on the show last year.

Graziano Di Prima has become the latest star to be axed from strictly Come Dancing following an internal investigation by the BBC

Strictly star Graziano Di Prima has apparently been axed by the BBC following allegations of a complaint by Zara McDermott

EXCLUSIVE: Graziano Di Prima has left Strictly amid claims of misconduct in his training with Zara McDermott – she had told us appearing on the show was a "dream come true"

Graziano has been axed from the BBC show over allegations of physical and verbal behaviour towards his dance partner Zara.

Graziano Di Prima has become the latest star to be dropped from strictly Come Dancing following an internal investigation by the BBC

STRICTLY Come Dancing insiders fear the show could be AXED by the BBC, after a second pro has been let go from the show. The Sun exclusively revealed today that Graziano Di Prima has been sacked fr…