Strictly female pro accused of ‘bullying’
According to the Mirror, an anonymous female professional dancer has been accused of ‘bullying’ her male partner.
A source alleged that the dancer “screamed in his face in a rage”. The insider claimed that the man in question felt “very much victimized by the behavior of his Strictly partner”.
They continued: “He alleges that on several occasions she flew into a real fury when he couldn’t get the steps right, and on one occasion screamed full in his face. They rowed every single day.
“He was left upset, struggling to sleep, and feeling isolated in the process. But even worse, he felt totally unsupported by Strictly. When he suffered the setback, it was clear he was struggling, but he felt there was no duty of care. After leaving the show, he was not contacted again, even by phone.”
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The source claimed that the celebrity feared speaking out in case he sparked backlash.
They alleged: “The show had a serious impact on his life, and affected his ability to work long after he left the dance floor. It wasn’t all bad, they did get on some of the time. It’s just there were some difficult moments.”
A BBC spokesperson said: “We will not be commenting on individuals or engaging in speculation. However, as we have said previously we will always listen if people want to make us aware of something or raise it with us directly and we have appropriate procedures and processes in place to manage this.”
Graziano Di Prima allegations
Meanwhile, last weekend, Strictly confirmed that Graziano would not return to the show following claims of gross misconduct.
In a statement shortly after, Graziano said: “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.”
He alleges that on several occasions she flew into a real fury when he couldn’t get the steps right.
“Respecting the BBC HR process, I understand it’s best for the show that I step away. While there are aspects of this story involving external influences that I can’t discuss at this time, I remain committed to being strong for my family and friends. When the time is right I will share my story.”
A rep for the dancer has since said that Graziano is in a “very vulnerable state” as he’s fled to Italy. The spokesman told BBC News: “He has literally cut himself off from civilization. I think that’s a wise thing to do, supported by his wife. He’s coming to terms with his mental health issues.”
Zara McDermott statement
On Tuesday (July 16), former Love Island star Zara issued a statement via her Instagram Stories. She said: “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.”
She added: “The culture within our society makes it difficult for people to speak up. Especially in a world where social media opinions and voices are so loud.”
Read more: BBC might be ‘forced to pay out well over £1million’ as more Strictly contestants complain.
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