EXCLUSIVE: Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas revealed she has her sights set on a popular member of the Royal Family - even predicting that they could go as far as to win it.

Strictly Come Dancing star Graziano Di Prima, who was recently dropped from the upcoming series of the dance competition, shared a cryptic post before making his exit announcement

Earlier on Saturday, Graziano Di Prima took to Instagram to confirm reports that he has left the show.

The TV dancer has departed the show amid reports of allegations about past conduct on the hit BBC series

Strictly Come Dancing is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary later this year, but the show has been hit with a number of scandals in recent months, causing chaos for BBC bosses

Italian says he ‘deeply regrets’ events that led to his departure from BBC show

Graziano Di Prima announces departure from Strictly Come Dancing - The Italian dancer acknowledged in a statement that his ‘intense passion and determination to win might have affected my training regime’.

The dancer revealed he is leaving the show.

Strictly Come Dancing star Graziano Di Prima has confirmed he is leaving the show amid reports of alleged misconduct.

Anton Du Beke reflected on competing on Strictly Come Dancing alongside Emma Barton, years before becoming a panellist.

The Italian dancer acknowledged in a statement that his ‘intense passion and determination to win might have affected my training regime’.

Strictly Come Dancing star Graziano Di Prima has confirmed he is leaving the show amid reports of alleged misconduct.

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Graziano Di Prima has been 'axed' from the 20th series of Strictly Come Dancing after allegations of inappropriate behaviour. He took to social media to break his silence on his departure

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Graziano Di Prima has broken his silence following reports that he has been sacked after claims of misconduct.

The Italian dancer acknowledged in a statement that his ‘intense passion and determination to win might have affected my training regime’.

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Graziano has become the second pro dancer axed from the show this series - after Giovanni Pernice was also axed from the line up.