The BBC has confirmed one of the vital common dancing stars of its leisure juggernaut present Strictly Come Dancing shall be leaving the lineup, following allegations of “gross misconduct” towards considered one of his feminine superstar companions.
Graziano Di Prima introduced yesterday on Instagram that he can be leaving the present, the place he has been one of many skilled dancers since 2018.
He mentioned:
“I deeply remorse the occasions that led to my departure from Strictly. My intense ardour and dedication to win may need affected my coaching regime. Respecting the BBC HR(Human Sources) course of, I perceive that it’s greatest for the present that I step away. Whereas there are features of this story involving exterior influences that I can’t focus on presently, I stay to dedicated to being sturdy for my household and buddies. I want the Strictly household and the BBC nothing however success sooner or later. I additionally wish to thank everybody who has supported my profession, each professionally and personally. When the time is true, I’ll share my story.”
The UK’s The Solar newspaper studies at present that the BBC made the choice to terminate the dancer’s contract after being proven video that allegedly confirmed the Italian skilled kicking dance accomplice Zoe McDermott. The Solar studies claims that different bodily assaults occurred.
Whereas the BBC didn’t refer on to the dancer’s departure, the broadcaster was quoted by itself Information web site:
“Whereas we’d by no means touch upon particular person instances, it’s well-known that the BBC has established a sturdy responsibility of care procedures, and if points are raised we’ll all the time take them significantly and act swiftly as acceptable.”
Di Prima’s exit in such circumstances has landed one other blow on the BBC’s hottest leisure present, this yr celebrating its 20th anniversary, nonetheless one of many UK’s hottest TV exports with variations of Dancing With the Stars displaying in international locations the world over.
One other common dancer Giovanni Pernice has introduced he’s to go away the present, following allegations by a star accomplice, actress Amanda Abbington, that she suffered PTSD after coaching with him. Pernice denies all studies of inappropriate behaviour, and the BBC’s investigation is continuous.
