Former Strictly star criticized for supporting sacked Graziano Di Prima

Criticism for Susannah Constantine

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Susannah Constantine is facing backlash for showing support towards Graziano Di Prima after his dismissal from the show. Graziano, the Italian dancer, was let go from the BBC program due to misconduct during rehearsals with his celebrity partner, Zara McDermott.

Controversial Comment

Susannah Constantine, who appeared on Strictly in 2018, described Graziano as "kind, funny, and thoughtful" in a post on Instagram following his exit. However, some fans criticized her support, highlighting the seriousness of the allegations against Graziano and questioning her stance.

Allegations and Response

Video footage from the training room reportedly showed Graziano kicking and spitting at Zara McDermott. Despite complaints about his behavior towards Zara in the past, Strictly bosses only issued warnings. Graziano was ultimately fired after more serious allegations came to light.

Unprecedented Situation

The situation surrounding Graziano's dismissal has been described as a "complete mess" and a "disaster" for the BBC. Graziano admitted to his extreme behavior and accepted the consequences. The BBC faced criticism for not taking action sooner and is now managing the fallout from the incident.

Rapid Decision

It took just four days for Strictly bosses to make the decision to fire Graziano after viewing the video evidence of his clashes with Zara. The quick action was taken based on the severity of the situation and the need to ensure the safety and well-being of the participants.

Replacement and Speculation

Following Graziano's departure, ex-pro Aljaz Skorjanek was announced to return to the show, leading to speculation about his role. However, Aljaz was rehired to replace another pro dancer, Giovanni Pernice, not Graziano. The BBC has not commented further on the matter.