The Sicilian dancer, 30, was axed from the show last week over reports he verbally and physically abused his celebrity partner Zara McDermott during last year's series.
The BBC has vowed to fight back after it was revealed that Strictly Come Dancing star Graziano Di Prima is taking legal action against the broadcaster.
Di Prima, who allegedly ‘kicked and hit’ Ms McDermott, argues that he was not given any advice on how to deal with the pressure of competing in the show. Di Prima, who allegedly ‘kicked and hit’ Ms McDermott, argues that he was not given any advice on how to deal with the pressure of competing in the show
Read More Zara McDermott looks downcast on a stroll with boyfriend Sam Thompson after Strictly misconduct The group expected him to be sacked instantly. They are said to be furious that their complaints were ignored, meaning the abuse towards Ms McDermott was allowed to continue. Di Prima was even signed on for the upcoming 2024 series of Strictly.
Ms McDermott, who now presents documentaries for the BBC, is said to have been ‘too frightened’ to put a complaint in at the time, but is co-operating with investigators at present
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