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Fans speculate on replacement for axed Graziano
Strictly Come Dancing enthusiasts have been eagerly anticipating the announcement of a new professional dancer to replace Graziano Di Prima, who was recently fired from the show amidst allegations of abusive behavior. Following the scandal that rocked the BBC dance competition, fans have been speculating about when the replacement will be revealed.
Scandal hits the BBC dance competition
The controversy surrounding Graziano Di Prima's dismissal came to light just days before rehearsals were set to begin for the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing. Show bosses made the decision to terminate Graziano's contract after a video allegedly showing him behaving abusively towards Zara McDermott during rehearsals surfaced.
Rehearsals for new series set to begin
Despite the backlash and calls for the show to be taken off the air for a year, it has been reported that rehearsals for the new series of Strictly will commence next week. Nikita Kuzmin, a beloved Ukranian pro dancer, confirmed that the entire cast will reunite in five days to prepare for the 20th anniversary season of the show.
Fans predict announcement date for new pro dancer
Speculation among fans has led to predictions that the announcement of Graziano's replacement will coincide with the start of rehearsals. Online forums have been buzzing with theories about who will step into the Italian dancer's shoes, with discussions ranging from the gender split of celebrities to the possibility of same-sex partnerships.
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Launch show filming date hints at imminent reveal
With the launch show scheduled to be filmed on 4th September, fans are eagerly awaiting news of the new pro dancer. The timeline for filming various segments of the show suggests that the announcement of the complete cast, including the replacement for Graziano, is likely to happen by early August.
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