Zara McDermott has been seen in public for the first time since allegations about her Strictly Come Dancing dance partner Graziano Di Prima came to light
Ex-Love Island star Zara McDermott has been seen out and about in London with boyfriend Sam Thompson for the first time since allegations about her time training with Strictly Come Dancing ’s Graziano Di Prima in 2023 came to light.
Following the news that Graziano had been dismissed from Strictly for alleged “gross misconduct,” Zara released a lengthy statement on Tuesday 16 July to her fans. While she said that her time on the show was something she had always dreamed of, she also commented on her experience in the training room with Graziano.
She continued: "I have wrestled with the fear of opening up – I was scared about public backlash, I was scared about my future, I was scared of victim shaming. But after a lot of conversations with those I love, I've gained the strength to face these fears, and when I was asked to speak to the BBC, I spoke candidly about my time on the show.
The dancer posted: "I deeply regret the events that led to my departure from Strictly. My intense passion and determination to win might have affected my training regime.
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