This Morning's Dermot O'Leary questions BBC statement over Graziano Di Prima axe
ok.co.ukDermot O'Leary has questioned the BBC's statement about the axing of pro dancer Graziano Di Prima from their flagship TV show, Strictly Come Dancing.
The TV presenter, 51, was speaking to Jordan North, 34, during a segment discussing the latest showbiz news on Monday's instalment of This Morning, 15 July.
Jordan read out the statement from the BBC which addresses Graziano's exit following gross misconduct claims amid his partnering with celeb contestant Zara McDermott, 27, during last year's season.
Dermot first said of the news: "It's come from nowhere really hasn't it?" before going on to comment on the BBC statement, adding: "It's as clear as mud that isn't it, there's no flesh on the bones there?" The BBC said in a statement over the weekend: "We can confirm that Graziano Di Prima is no longer a part of the line-up of professional dancers for the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing.
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