Strictly's Graziano shares eye-opening details of conversation with Zara McDermott - moments before sacking
ok.co.ukGraziano Di Prima has broken his silence after being dropped from the BBC, sharing the final words he exchanged with former dance partner Zara McDermott just before receiving the news of his dismissal.The 30-year-old pro dancer was let go by the BBC amid allegations of gross misconduct, which included claims of hitting, spitting at, and kicking former Love Island star Zara McDermott.
Now residing in Italy with his wife, Graziano confesses he's been left shattered by the controversy. In a candid chat with The Daily Mail, he stood by his behaviour during rehearsals, asserting that he's not a monster and is not "abusive." He also divulged the last conversation he had with Zara, claiming it happened a mere 20 minutes before his abrupt exit from Strictly.
Reflecting on their relationship, Graziano told the outlet: "I thought we were friends, we were friends." Zara became a regular face at Graziano's dance workshops after their stint on the show together, supported his tour alongside his wife Giada, which she attended twice, and even offered to help him find an apartment in London, reports the Mirror.
She also got the opportunity to meet Graziano's mother, Giovanna. In his latest interview, Graziano disclosed that their last exchange occurred on the very day the BBC handed him his walking papers.
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