The actress was paired with Italian ballroom specialist Pernice for the long-running BBC show's 21st series in 2023, but abruptly withdrew just five weeks into the competition.

Amanda Abbington opened up about her harrowing experience on Strictly Come Dancing and her reasons for pulling out of the show after being partnered with Giovanni Pernice

Strictly news: Following Graziano Di Prima's axe from the show, fresh allegations have surfaced over his alleged behaviour towards Zara McDermott

Strictly Come Dancing star Graziano Di Prima has been dropped from the BBC show amid allegations of gross misconduct during his training sessions.

GRAZIANO Di Prima’s departure from Strictly Come Dancing has sparked controversy following allegations of an altercation with his dance partner, ex-Love Island star Zara McDermott. Here is ev…

BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing confirmed over the weekend that professional dancer Graziano Di Prima was "no longer a part of the line-up of professional dancers"

The Sherlock star has made a complaint to the BBC about the Italian dancer's inappropriate behaviour on Strictly Come Dancing

Shirley Ballas previously defended the Strictly professionals amid the Giovanni Pernice scandal as Graziano Di Prima becomes second dancer to be axed over misconduct allegations

STRICTLY Come Dancing contestant Amanda Abbington has admitted she would “vomit and cry” after rehearsals with Giovanni Pernice. The 50-year-old actress quit the show – and her fo…

Italian dancer Graziano Di Prima said that he had "mixed feelings" about the new Strictly Come Dancing series ahead of revelations that has seen him dropped from the show

The Italian dancer, 30, has been axed from the show while an investigation into his behaviour in training takes place. It has been alleged that he 'repeatedly' hit and kicked Zara McDermott during their sessions last year

Claims that Graziano Di Prima 'abused' his former Strictly Come Dancing partner Zara McDermott in rehearsals have been followed by fresh reports about footage from the training room

Graziano Di Prima was dropped from the BBC dancing show last night after claims over his alleged treatment of dance partner Zara McDermott

Alleged video led to star leaving role on BBC show, according to reports

Graziano Di Prima uploaded a cryptic post in which he made an emotional promise to his family just hours before it was revealed he had been axed from Strictly.

STRICTLY Come Dancing professional Graziano Di Prima had previously praised dance partner Zara McDermott, when the pair were interviewed during their time on the 2023 series. The pair were in the B…

Italian dancer Graziano Di Prima has been axed from this year's show as an investigation takes place into claims of he hit and kicked the former Love Island star in training

‘When the time is right, I will share my story,’ the dancer said in a statement.