Strictly stars face backlash from BBC bosses for supporting Graziano Di Prima after his return to social media

Former Strictly dancer receives support after axing

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Graziano Di Prima, who was dismissed from the show earlier this year due to allegations of misconduct, has returned to social media and received backing from his ex-colleagues.

Support floods in as Di Prima vows to keep dancing

Di Prima, 30, shared a video of himself dancing with his wife on Instagram, expressing his determination to continue dancing despite his departure from the show. His post garnered support from notable figures like head judge Shirley Ballas and pro dancers Katya Jones and Nancy Xu.

BBC bosses issue warnings to Strictly stars

BBC bosses have previously cautioned Strictly stars, including Ballas, for publicly supporting dismissed dancers like Giovanni Pernice. The network had prohibited discussions about Pernice during an investigation into his behavior with another celebrity.

Di Prima regrets his departure from the show

In a statement following his exit, Di Prima expressed regret for the events leading to his dismissal and acknowledged the impact of his intense passion for winning on his training. He refrained from delving into external factors surrounding his departure but emphasized his commitment to his family and friends.