The BBC has confirmed some of the widespread dancing stars of its leisure juggernaut present Strictly Come Dancing might be leaving the lineup, following allegations of “gross misconduct” towards one in all his feminine celeb companions.
Graziano Di Prima introduced yesterday on Instagram that he could be leaving the present, the place he has been one of many skilled dancers since 2018.
He stated:
“I deeply remorse the occasions that led to my departure from Strictly. My intense ardour and dedication to win might need affected my coaching regime. Respecting the BBC HR(Human Sources) course of, I perceive that it’s finest for the present that I step away. Whereas there are points of this story involving exterior influences that I can’t focus on right now, 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 reviews right this moment that the BBC made the choice to terminate the dancer’s contract after being proven video that allegedly confirmed the Italian skilled kicking dance associate Zoe McDermott. The Solar reviews 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 obligation of care procedures, and if points are raised we are going to at all times take them severely and act swiftly as applicable.”
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 internationally.
One other widespread dancer Giovanni Pernice has introduced he’s to depart the present, following allegations by a celeb associate, actress Amanda Abbington, that she suffered PTSD after coaching with him. Pernice denies all reviews of inappropriate behaviour, and the BBC’s investigation is continuous.
