Zara McDermott reveals Strictly training room rule that left her in agony

Exclusive Interview: Zara McDermott's painful experience

Zara McDermott recently shared a shocking revelation about her time on Strictly Come Dancing, disclosing a rule imposed by Graziano Di Primo that left her feet in agony and bleeding.

Strictly Pro's Ban on Women's Heels

Graziano Di Primo, the Italian dancer, forbade Zara from wearing women's heels during training sessions, insisting she only wear men's dance shoes. This led to Zara suffering from open wounds on her feet.

Graziano's Controversial Departure

Graziano was axed from Strictly following allegations of misconduct towards Zara during training. Video footage reportedly showed him 'kicking and spitting' at the reality star, prompting his contract termination by the BBC.

Zara Breaks Silence

Zara has since spoken out about her experience, expressing fear of public backlash and victim shaming. She praised the production team but revealed a different story from her time inside the training room.

Unfollowing on Social Media

Zara and her boyfriend, Sam Thompson, have unfollowed Graziano on social media in the aftermath of the controversy.