Strictly's Zara McDermott hits back at Graziano Di Prima's claim that kick was a 'single incident' - as he quits the UK
ok.co.ukZara McDermott ’s representatives have responded to claims that her former Strictly Come Dancing professional partner, Graziano Di Prima ‘only kicked her once’ during training, claiming it was 'not a singular incident'.
Over the weekend, Graziano was axed from his role on the BBC show following allegations of gross misconduct towards Zara. At the time, he released a statement saying he ‘regrets the actions that led to his departure’.
Amid the drama, the former Strictly star has now returned to Sicily, where he is working on a remote farm with the support of his wife.
Yesterday, 18 July, a representative confirmed he did kick Zara once during rehearsals. "There is never a time when kicking, or any sense of that is right," Mark Borkowski told BBC News. "And he knows that." It was said that Graziano accepted he "crossed the line" but the dancer denies reports he spat at Zara. "He knows he's made a mistake.
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