Strictly's Graziano Di Prima says he's not abusive in first interview since being axed from BBC show

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  • @nicks2528
    @nicks2528 4 місяці тому +111

    If this man is being accused of wrongdoing then let’s see the proof or leave him alone because trial by social media isn’t fair on him or the lady involved why are the accusations made public before an investigation is held why s it taking so long

    • @lyndkent-cl2oe
      @lyndkent-cl2oe 4 місяці тому +4

      Zara had already given her side of the story.....Graziano has only been "allowed" to voice he's side.......

    • @LemonMoon-u7q
      @LemonMoon-u7q 4 місяці тому +6

      He admitted it!!

    • @dianegarciaprieto2118
      @dianegarciaprieto2118 4 місяці тому +2

      He said if he'd ever upset anyone he was sorry. Different

    • @LemonMoon-u7q
      @LemonMoon-u7q 4 місяці тому +5

      @@dianegarciaprieto2118 Not different..he admitted he acted badly..now its changed after he's spoken to his brief...So not different

    • @lenglab5390
      @lenglab5390 3 місяці тому +1

      Like many people who watch strictly there is 2 sides to every story.You will be sadly missed , I for one .❤

  • @tracyrichards1366
    @tracyrichards1366 4 місяці тому +221

    The public need to be shown the video of this incident/s to understand what happened, I assume this would also include Graziano apologising at the time too. There doesn't seem to be enough protection and support for the professional dancers! I can't believe that he was an abusive person and he needs to have the chance to clear his name.

    • @lyndkent-cl2oe
      @lyndkent-cl2oe 4 місяці тому +5

      💯!

    • @theshewolfnetwork7875
      @theshewolfnetwork7875 4 місяці тому +23

      Absolutely, in order for it to be fair, we need to see the tapes. It’s as simple as that.

    • @Msqump
      @Msqump 4 місяці тому +15

      ​@@theshewolfnetwork7875 well said, I echo that too. The kicking on Zara needs to be exposed so we can see Zara take the kick and then how that was dealt with, otherwise we just have to accept that he kicked her and that's it???!!! Show the tapes so we can see the kicking now

    • @anniholder2164
      @anniholder2164 4 місяці тому +15

      To reveal the tape would be the answer, if it actually was filmed at the time !
      Otherwise what ya got, hearsay and gossip.....that's it !!!

    • @janjohnson3414
      @janjohnson3414 4 місяці тому +24

      I totally agree with you. The professionals haven't been supported or protected at all. Graziano is clearly not a bad person and held his hand up for a mistake. His devastation is palpable.

  • @gilliandianeryan1493
    @gilliandianeryan1493 4 місяці тому +53

    I feel so sorry for him .Perhaps in the heat of the moment ,sometimes things can be said and done .He oppolzised at the time ,and Zara and him remained friends .If he had been so bad ,why stay in contact with him and his wife .

  • @jeanetteeftekhar6762
    @jeanetteeftekhar6762 4 місяці тому +85

    It's about time all the people who had good experiences on Strictly spoke out. This minority of celebs are destroying peoples lives.

    • @debs1042
      @debs1042 4 місяці тому +9

      Absolutely 💯 agree. I feel she just jumped on the bandwagon and gave a pity full reason and the press as per blew it up. She was crap anyway lol

    • @honeybee3414
      @honeybee3414 2 місяці тому +1

      ​@debs Your discussing know what really happened do you ??1042

    • @adwoamk8918
      @adwoamk8918 Місяць тому +1

      ​@@debs1042How did she jump on the bandwagon, when it was a BBC staff member who saw it and complained?

  • @tess5747
    @tess5747 4 місяці тому +77

    Until footage is made public no one outside of the production have a clue what’s true and what isn’t. Stay neutral unless you know for a fact.

    • @debbieshrubb1222
      @debbieshrubb1222 4 місяці тому +1

      @@tess5747 we can hear his experience and empathize with it.

    • @Sun-td3um
      @Sun-td3um 4 місяці тому +4

      @@debbieshrubb1222but not with Zara’s?

    • @beckiefleig11
      @beckiefleig11 4 місяці тому +7

      The crew reported it- not Zara

    • @Sun-td3um
      @Sun-td3um 4 місяці тому

      @@beckiefleig11 she made a statement about it on her Instagram stories.

  • @kaycotter907
    @kaycotter907 4 місяці тому +77

    Dear Graziano please don't let this bring you down ,you are a true gentleman and a brilliant dancer 💗 please don't give up ,,you will get through this 🙏

  • @annesurkitt297
    @annesurkitt297 4 місяці тому +76

    It's so sad to see him so low, I really like him and he shouldn't have lost his job, please be strong, you will get through this terrible time, with you all the way 😘

    • @Battlady57
      @Battlady57 3 місяці тому +1

      I liked Graziano very much.i imagine that the kick was an accident.as for the spitting he was accused of...this has happened to all of us.i guess he simply was excited or mildly agitated.in his tutoring and spat a little unintentionally.so what.is is sad to see him so broken.❤

    • @annebosworth7048
      @annebosworth7048 Місяць тому +1

      ​@@Battlady57people are not stupid they would not sack him for no reason...

  • @Kelly-sl9sg
    @Kelly-sl9sg 4 місяці тому +10

    Graz has been nothing but kind to me. When my dog passed away,he was a real support.hes kind and genuine

  • @lesleyjarvis2193
    @lesleyjarvis2193 4 місяці тому +27

    This is just so sad…Graziano needs to know he has our support too……the BBC need to sort it out properly as not fair on him and his family , it has all got completely out of hand 😢

  • @stephaniewalker3288
    @stephaniewalker3288 4 місяці тому +69

    We want him back on Strictly!

  • @gerryoreilly137
    @gerryoreilly137 4 місяці тому +26

    I feel very sorry for him. BBC is at fault for every complaint. No way is he abusive. He is a hot blooded professional. These celebrities who complained are jumping on the bandwagon of a

  • @susanashcroft2674
    @susanashcroft2674 4 місяці тому +72

    It appears that the 'class of 2023' will be remembered for all the wrong reasons and that is sad. I don't normally comment but felt I needed to say I have always enjoyed watching Graziano dance and would like to hope that he will keep strong and know that there are people out there who do care. Use this time to be close to those you love, they deserve your time and love and not those who are fake, superficial and seeking attention off the back of others at any price.

    • @obiwankenobi687
      @obiwankenobi687 4 місяці тому +9

      And yet the person he is accused of being abusive towards didn’t even say anything or bring this story to the forefront so you can hardly blame her for being attention seeking and fake

    • @pamelaenglish7159
      @pamelaenglish7159 4 місяці тому +10

      She has not been seeking attention. We wouldn’t have known about any of this if Production hadn’t spoken out. There must be something if Production is so concerned and there may be video evidence. I don’t like the thought of kicking and spitting in any circumstances. I don’t know what to believe and it certainly isn’t Zara to blame as such because she hadn’t said anything in the first place. There must be genuine concerns.

    • @susanashcroft2674
      @susanashcroft2674 4 місяці тому +2

      @@obiwankenobi687 Firstly this is an example of why I don't normally comment upon such matters. Secondly if you read my comment properly did I actually say specifically who I was referring to as being fake, superficial or attention seeking? I used the term THOSE, which you have automatically jumped to conclusions as for all you know I could be referring to anyone including production, contestants, pro dancers even.

    • @susanashcroft2674
      @susanashcroft2674 4 місяці тому +2

      @@pamelaenglish7159 Again another example of jumping to conclusions by implying my comment was in reference to a particular person when I actually used the term THOSE.

    • @obiwankenobi687
      @obiwankenobi687 4 місяці тому +1

      @@susanashcroft2674 you’re commenting on this video, with this man, this dancer, who is accused of abusing the woman in question. Forgive me for coming to that conclusion

  • @CharlotteA19
    @CharlotteA19 4 місяці тому +111

    BBC RELEASE THE FOOTAGE LET THE PAYING PUBLIC DECIDE IF THE CONTESTANTS ARE CRYING WOLF

    • @paris6253
      @paris6253 4 місяці тому +5

      exactly!!!!!!

    • @pamelaenglish7159
      @pamelaenglish7159 4 місяці тому +13

      Zara didn’t say anything originally, therefore she hasn’t been crying wolf.

    • @susanneary4165
      @susanneary4165 4 місяці тому +3

      They most certainly are crying wolf

    • @KarenThomson-yg6tw
      @KarenThomson-yg6tw 4 місяці тому

      @@susanneary4165 proof?

    • @tesssouter4521
      @tesssouter4521 4 місяці тому +2

      Why do we need to see it how is it our business ?

  • @debbieshrubb1222
    @debbieshrubb1222 4 місяці тому +42

    Sending love; my husband faced disciplinary action at work and had to leave his job.
    The incident was massively blown out of proportion.
    We kept thinking any moment someone would realise that this was an injustice.
    It was crushing for my husband in particular and was hard to get through.
    So much empathy for the situation Graziano and his wife find themselves in.

    • @arnicepernice8656
      @arnicepernice8656 4 місяці тому +6

      I'm sorry you were put through that. I feel very sad fir Grazio

    • @debbieshrubb1222
      @debbieshrubb1222 4 місяці тому +1

      @@arnicepernice8656 me too. It's a really bad look for the Strictly management team.

    • @janjohnson3414
      @janjohnson3414 4 місяці тому +8

      sorry about your husband

    • @debbieshrubb1222
      @debbieshrubb1222 4 місяці тому +6

      @@janjohnson3414 thankyou. When I hear Grazianos experience I absolutely can imagine it pushing someone to the edge.

    • @SilverMunro6
      @SilverMunro6 4 місяці тому +5

      If your husband faced disciplinary action it must have been fairly serious. I wouldn’t blindly protect your husband……

  • @carolinequirke5202
    @carolinequirke5202 4 місяці тому +75

    This is Soo sad that this talented dancer ,is destroyed mentally and professionally 😢

    • @audspod1
      @audspod1 4 місяці тому +5

      I so agree 😢such a talented dancer who will be missed so much from Strictly.

    • @jgswag
      @jgswag 4 місяці тому +1

      I totally agree. I watched Zara Mcdermat on Love Island she is a spoilt immature person who has been pandered to all her life, she's has a lifestyle of privilege, born with a silverspoon in her mouth......now with her petulant ways has destroyed Graziano, his personal and professional life. SHAME ON YOU McDERMOT!!

    • @ThePrincessnady1
      @ThePrincessnady1 4 місяці тому

      Good! ❤

    • @honeybee3414
      @honeybee3414 2 місяці тому

      Get real love he's earning enough money to get over it. Load of bull.

    • @ThePrincessnady1
      @ThePrincessnady1 2 місяці тому

      @@honeybee3414 he’s actually fruit picking in Spain babe

  • @eleanorcook2342
    @eleanorcook2342 4 місяці тому +10

    This is so sad even the partner that this was supposed to have happened to said she didnt complain and they stayed friends, that bloody abbington woman with her mental issues and clear and obvious crush on Giovanni, keep touching him and gazing at him 🙄 she has a hell of a lot to answer for!!!

  • @sazparker8849
    @sazparker8849 4 місяці тому +47

    Poor man, my heart really goes out to him because I just can't believe that he would intentionally hurt anyone. It's clear from the way that he was struggling to keep it together, just how deeply this whole thing has affected him. Never in the last 16 years of watching the show has there been anything like this and it's marred what a great cast 2023 were. Strictly is hard. Giada is so sweet and that subtle gesture of putting her finger on his knee in support when he couldn't get the words out tells me enough that he is not the abusive person everyone says he is. The guy giving this interview was not the Graziano we know and it breaks my heart that he won't be part of Strictly anymore 😢

    • @sandimoo
      @sandimoo 4 місяці тому +1

      What? He kicked her, and admitted it! Come in….

    • @ThePrincessnady1
      @ThePrincessnady1 4 місяці тому

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @juliechapman2364
    @juliechapman2364 4 місяці тому +10

    I 've always said that if I was on strictly that I would want to dance with Graziano. You can tell he his a kind, considerate , gentle soul. A true gentleman.

    • @ThePrincessnady1
      @ThePrincessnady1 4 місяці тому

      You’d be spat at, screamed at and kicked but whatever floats your boat girl!

    • @LoveonTour4ever
      @LoveonTour4ever 2 місяці тому

      @@ThePrincessnady1
      It’s so handy that you were actually in the room when these things “allegedly”happened… you must have been the FIRST person the producers contacted when the allegations were made, right?! 🧐🙄

    • @ThePrincessnady1
      @ThePrincessnady1 2 місяці тому

      @@LoveonTour4ever there was an internal investigation and he was found guilty. He was SACKED. Now he’s dealing with the consequences and rightly so. I hope you’re not a woman. What a pathetic take on a misogynistic bully being caught and punished.

  • @helenabright5741
    @helenabright5741 4 місяці тому +27

    Dear Graziano, I have always loved watching you dance on BBC Strictly Come Dancing, and likewise Giovanni. Both yourself and Giovanni do not deserve these injustices for sure. And we the public are not taken in or fooled by💃🕺 heinous lies. Because that's what they are. TOSH. Sorry I don't know the Italian word. You are🙏 definitely NOT broken and neither is Giovanni. You're an incredible Professional Dancer and most importantly of ALL you're a true gentleman. Please believe in your stunning wife, family and friends who LOVE YOU unconditionally because your nearest and dearest are what matters the most. LIFE will be good again. You're young, healthy and strong. Hold your head high and look them in the eyes. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. XX 💯💞KARMA Graziano. 🙏

    • @catherinemoran9037
      @catherinemoran9037 4 місяці тому +4

      You know both of them do you? Been in the training room with them? If not, then you haven't a clue what they're like. Being a mad fan doesn't give you any insight. Wanting to believe they're gentlemen doesn't make it so.

    • @helenabright5741
      @helenabright5741 4 місяці тому +3

      Graziano I KNOW as a brilliant Professional Dancer and a gentleman. The complainant in question never heard of her. ONLY LASTED 🔟 days on trash TV LOVE ISLAND 🤮 before SHE WAS ELIMINATED allegedly due to TOXIC RELATIONSHIP WITH HER THEN ON THE SHOW BOYFRIEND. 🤥 Her words. 2023 BBC Strictly Come Dancing she was in the dreaded Dance Offs more than she was in it. THE PUBLIC DIDN'T LIKE HER for good reason. THEY VOTED HER OFF. She CHOSE AND CONTINUED STAYING FRIENDS AND SOCIALISING IN THE PUBLIC EYE - her and her partner I'M A CELEBRITY GET ME OUT OF HERE TV WINNER 2024 Sam (good man) WITH Graziano and his stunning lady wife LONG MONTHS AFTERWARDS. During filming 2023 Strictly Graziano was welcomed into Zara's home 🏡 with her own mother's unconditional approval and blessing because her mother being a Strictly FAN said to camera...📸 "I LIKE GRAZIANO HE'S THE PERFECT 👌 PARTNER FOR MY DAUGHTER." Therefore MUM knows best. End of.

    • @helenabright5741
      @helenabright5741 4 місяці тому +2

      @@catherinemoran9037 Wanting to believe they're not gentlemen says more about yourself than me. I choose to believe in whatever I wish. Kindly show me some respect.

    • @catherinejones6250
      @catherinejones6250 3 місяці тому +1

      People need to stop and think before they try to ruin someone's life. She should be ashamed of herself. Both her and her partner had been friends with him after the show finished meeting up and socialising with him . Would you carry on being friends with him if he had done what she said he had? I dnt think I would have

    • @helenabright5741
      @helenabright5741 3 місяці тому

      @@catherinejones6250 Thank you x

  • @missrubyred1515
    @missrubyred1515 4 місяці тому +6

    I feel very sorry for Graziano watching this. I really hope he comes through this with better days ahead. It’s clear to see that he is a decent man and this incident has been completely blown out of proportion to the extent that he has lost his job on strictly. That is absolutely awful.

  • @lizgillies3564
    @lizgillies3564 4 місяці тому +14

    So sad for this poor man, feels like he has been thrown under the bus ☹️☹️. I hope he gets the strength to carry on and will be getting his dancing shoes on again, in the future ❤❤❤

  • @Sunflower-wq6re
    @Sunflower-wq6re 3 місяці тому +4

    No you do NOT deserve this. Please be strong.🙏🏼
    You are a very talented dancer and hope to see you again soon.💐

  • @isobelroberts8428
    @isobelroberts8428 4 місяці тому +8

    If these things were happening, why didn't the people involved leave the show immediately, instead of waiting till they were voted off the show all in the act of getting the money. I'm disgusted.

  • @ursularickard4283
    @ursularickard4283 4 місяці тому +64

    I won’t be watching Strictly again. Feel so sorry and sad that there 2 guys are gone. My heart goes out to them both

    • @arnicepernice8656
      @arnicepernice8656 4 місяці тому +7

      Same. Bbc are weak.

    • @robmedcroft5328
      @robmedcroft5328 4 місяці тому

      @@ursularickard4283 I commentate on it earlier & like you will not be watching it this year having watched each series since the start. The BBC sucks in the way the have handled this situation. As for AA she comes across as a nasty piece of work, her ex husband didn't leave her for nothing, as they say there is no smoke without fire.

    • @DontStartWithMe.
      @DontStartWithMe. 4 місяці тому

      You are scum.

    • @ThePrincessnady1
      @ThePrincessnady1 4 місяці тому

      I can’t wait to watch!!!

  • @AmSalt12
    @AmSalt12 4 місяці тому +51

    Such a lovely man and Giada is so lovely aswell. I feel choked for him to have lost his place on Strictly. I don’t believe he would hurt anyone intentionally. I thought he had a great partnership with Zara and they had formed a good friendship. Such a shame this has turned out the way it has. I hope Graciano will continue dancing , he should never give up his passion and love for dancing just because of all this hoohaa.

  • @emmaboulton1
    @emmaboulton1 4 місяці тому +42

    What a mess for everyone concerned.

    • @ThePrincessnady1
      @ThePrincessnady1 4 місяці тому +1

      Only him 😂😊

    • @emmaboulton1
      @emmaboulton1 4 місяці тому

      @@ThePrincessnady1 it affects everyone involved; his family and friends, not to mention Zara and what she went through.

    • @ThePrincessnady1
      @ThePrincessnady1 4 місяці тому

      @@emmaboulton1 oh who cares about him babe 😂 these are the consequences…

  • @francesmurray4991
    @francesmurray4991 4 місяці тому +10

    It's really sad to see him so down. It is hard to believe all the media says. They need to show the video evidence if it exists.

  • @debragranett5123
    @debragranett5123 4 місяці тому +12

    My heart breaks for you, all the years of hard work to be the dancer you are, this is crazy don’t listen to these negative things stay strong your a lovely person ❤

  • @crazycatpetera1404
    @crazycatpetera1404 4 місяці тому +18

    I completely believe his situation has been taken out of context - there’s no way he literally booted her and we’re only finding out now. Someone would’ve found out - there would’ve been bruises or she would’ve told someone. Zara and her boyfriend stayed on friendly terms with him after the show, continued to like his posts on social media etc. I think he would’ve nudged her with his foot or kicked her by mistake. Then because there would’ve been so many woke snowflakes telling Zara it was abuse, she believed it.

    • @beyondlondon8600
      @beyondlondon8600 4 місяці тому

      but then zara posted that the footage is disturbing etc. why the fuck didnt she defend him? she seems like an honest person. she is either the victim and he is lying or she is a total piece of crap! they should show the footage or shut up.

    • @crazycatpetera1404
      @crazycatpetera1404 4 місяці тому +4

      @@beyondlondon8600 I think she’s probably been swayed by everybody else saying it was abusive so she went along with it.

  • @DavidAugustine-lc4cj
    @DavidAugustine-lc4cj 4 місяці тому +5

    Some professional dancers are SO competitive and want to win Strictly, they don't realise how hard they are pushing celebrities over hundreds of hours of training to get them to a very high level! We all know Strictly training is gruelling, and way beyond the hard physical work soft living celebs are used to! This is simply Dancers and soft celebs not really understanding the cultural differences between the work ethic of each others work! Every Athlete on the show has loved the hard physical side of it, because they came from a similar hard training background! Softer sofa celebs are almost broken after the first week! 😂❤

  • @KimGoodwin-ex4rt
    @KimGoodwin-ex4rt 4 місяці тому +18

    Graz, I’m so sorry this has happened to you. Please don’t let weak people break your beautiful spirit. We love you and Gio and will miss you terribly. I know that whatever you decide to do in the future, you will be a great success. Keep your chin up darling ❤❤

  • @paulinebarbour162
    @paulinebarbour162 4 місяці тому +8

    Graziano you are an amazing & talented man, Please do not give up. You will get through this with the help of your beautiful wife. Sending love, Pauline from Glasgow. x

  • @mariacommons7867
    @mariacommons7867 Місяць тому +2

    I understand that Gratziano is saying they were staying in touch after the show. He thought Zara was a friend. I find it hard to believe this is a man who is lieingg about that too.Why would you stay in touch with someone who intentionally kicked and spat at you .Giovanni has been cleared of the more serious accusations but poor Gratziano has just been left hanging .I believe he is innocent and he deserves an apology, like Giovanni to be able to continue his career in dancing

  • @christinasmyth5674
    @christinasmyth5674 4 місяці тому +44

    My heart goes out to him ❤

  • @steveryan7786
    @steveryan7786 4 місяці тому +4

    Young man apologising is impossible in this world,you have been used,but your young and strong and have a great family,don’t be afraid of your future.

  • @karend4280
    @karend4280 4 місяці тому +9

    So sweet going to miss him on stricly so glad he has support from his family ❤

  • @lindyc7847
    @lindyc7847 4 місяці тому +5

    Both sides of this story can’t be true. One side says he kickerd punched and spat on Zara which are all horrendous. The other says he accidentally kicked her and apologised at the time. The video needs to be released so the general public can make their minds up as to who is telling lies as nothing makes sense at the moment

  • @jacmac0214
    @jacmac0214 4 місяці тому +10

    I think kicking someone is abusive.... come on mate

    • @elainethompson4061
      @elainethompson4061 4 місяці тому +4

      Context is everything.

    • @ThePrincessnady1
      @ThePrincessnady1 4 місяці тому

      @@elainethompson4061😂😂😂

    • @LoveonTour4ever
      @LoveonTour4ever 2 місяці тому +2

      If these things were done intentionally that’s one thing, but if it was completely accidental then that’s another thing altogether!
      Personally I can’t imagine Graziano doing any of the things he has been accused of INTENTIONALLY!!
      He seems like such a sweet guy, who always seems to really care for his partners on the show. He also seems genuinely cut up about the allegations to the point I’m actually quite concerned about him.😢
      If everyone has the right to speak out about potential grievances (which they should have), then it should also be noted that the other side of the story should also be heard and given a chance to defend themselves against the allegations.
      Sending my love and support to Graziano and his family throughout this difficult time ❤ xx

    • @ThePrincessnady1
      @ThePrincessnady1 2 місяці тому

      @@LoveonTour4ever this genuinely might be the weirdest comment ive ever read.

    • @LoveonTour4ever
      @LoveonTour4ever 2 місяці тому

      @@ThePrincessnady1
      Thank you! 😘

  • @sarahdean6441
    @sarahdean6441 4 місяці тому +16

    Bless him, always came across as gentle and genuine. This has made me cry.

    • @ABS-oh8jt
      @ABS-oh8jt 4 місяці тому

      You haven't been through much in life so if this makes you cry 😅

    • @ThePrincessnady1
      @ThePrincessnady1 4 місяці тому

      😂😂😂😂😂

  • @KateMeacock
    @KateMeacock 4 місяці тому +14

    Graziano - You will get through this, you are very strong. Your eyes are kind and a window to your soul. Please believe that you will come back even stronger and the storm will pass. I will pray for justice for you and Giovanni and for any other dancer who has been wrongly accused. Please continue to dance/train and we look forward to seeing you again!😊

  • @siobhanjordan4405
    @siobhanjordan4405 4 місяці тому +52

    Graziano please know that we don’t believe everything we read..... there are very many of us who simply cannot believe these accusations. Much love ❤️🇮🇪

  • @suefletcher1186
    @suefletcher1186 4 місяці тому +31

    Such a talented dancer ….so very sorry this has happened to him (and Gio). The BBC for not producing evidence (if there is any), social media, celebrities who are not used to hard work and just there for the money have resulted in destroying a person’s career. Wishing him all the best and hoping the future is bright for him ❤

  • @AbigailBrown-wk7xl
    @AbigailBrown-wk7xl 4 місяці тому +9

    Graziano deserves to clear his name

  • @sandimoo
    @sandimoo 4 місяці тому +8

    Why is everyone siding with Graziano? What about Zara? He kicked her in anger, and admitted it! ❤️

    • @celinecaldwell6626
      @celinecaldwell6626 4 місяці тому +5

      Don’t think he admitted ‘kicking her’ in anger… What he said was that he was feeling v frustrated & ‘kicked the floor’ in anger & if was when his foot rebounded from that kick that it accidentally hit off Zara & he immediately apologised to her. Key words here are ‘kicked the floor’ & ‘accidentally’. By his statement, it reads as there was no bad intention involved - it was an accident. You know those things that us mere humans are prone to…

    • @pamelaenglish7159
      @pamelaenglish7159 2 місяці тому +1

      @@sandimoo Yes and spat. I think that is gross. Why are people blaming Zara? Production complained and they must have had good reason. Graziano admitted it, but he’s back peddling. The Company must have had good reason. We don’t know everything and it seems like Zara wouldn’t have said anything - it was the Company. I certainly wouldn’t tolerate being spat at. People like Graziano and it doesn’t help if there’s abuse. It doesn’t help others who endure the same experience. I’m enjoying Strictly as there are plenty of other professional dancers who make the programme so enjoyable. 😊

  • @hazelmccloy1136
    @hazelmccloy1136 Місяць тому +1

    Dancing is a physical sport - he may have kicked out in a moment of frustration. A yellow card maybe would have sufficed. The training schedule seems intense. They are in each others company many hours. Did the partner complain at the time? If a person can't take being told what to do in a firm way or work very long hours, they shouldn't be on the show imo.

  • @wildberrygarden
    @wildberrygarden 4 місяці тому +5

    I always liked Graziano on the show, unlike Giovanni who always seemed very arrogant. I do wonder if this situation is a result of the BBC being over cautious after what happened with Giovanni. I don't dispute what the celebs are saying but I do wonder if these issues are being dealt with in the correct manner. If dancers have crossed a line, why has a culture been created which leads to these things going on? Stuff should be nipped in the bud and sorted before it gets to this point (for everyone involved).

  • @LGP210
    @LGP210 4 місяці тому +3

    For the professionals, it´s a career and sport at Olympic level. When the pros are on tour in between seasons they suffer injury, sit in barrels of ice, undergo surgery, endure mishaps and have to present a fresh face to thousands of paying fans. During a televised season their goal is to win because it´s a competition. They are professional athletes tasked to train beginners, who are there for various reasons and ANY prima dona attitude will be a risk for the reputation of the dancer, and career. Hopefully the ousted pros will recover, regroup and shine somewhere else.And hopefully those celebs who can´t handle the training will steer clear of the show.

  • @margaretgallacher1793
    @margaretgallacher1793 4 місяці тому +22

    Sad for Graziano. Sending you much love ❤ xxx

  • @blondeenigma3882
    @blondeenigma3882 4 місяці тому +5

    I think both Amanda and Zara were expecting their experience to be completely different when they signed up. Be very interesting to know what the other Pro's thoughts are, and what they're saying about this situation between themselves.

  • @AmandaPrescott1
    @AmandaPrescott1 4 місяці тому +4

    He has done wrong hes apologised now its time for a change on the show. Zara has given her side so as he now. But abuse should not be taking place on strictly this is not an isolated incident at all. This is one incident of many by numerous dancers and staff on the show. Let the bbc investigate and put a stop to it. End of.

  • @dorothybattarbee6690
    @dorothybattarbee6690 4 місяці тому +30

    Trolls have got a lot to answer for - do not kick a good man when he is down - you do not know the facts !!!!!!!!

  • @Johnjoization
    @Johnjoization 4 місяці тому +4

    Graziani admits here to making a mistake (an accidental incident?) and has apologised. Given what has happened over several decades from the Martin Bashir Diana interview misdemeanours to the horrendous harassment of junior male staff by Huw Edward’s; it seems the BBC has a very strange sense of justice and punishment. SCD by design puts tremendous pressure on the celebrities taking part, which has no doubt manifested though to the professional dancers. Nobody comes out of this well, least of all the BBC.

    • @jgswag
      @jgswag 4 місяці тому +1

      Well said

  • @Kre8tif
    @Kre8tif 4 місяці тому +32

    I am on your side. The show is very competitive and demands a lot of the dancers so non-dancers are unaware of how much it takes to win. I think they are being babied and are trying to get money from the BBC.

    • @HannahTurner-yv9lm
      @HannahTurner-yv9lm 4 місяці тому +3

      she was kicked and didn't even complain - it was a video of his own behaviour that got him fired...

  • @kevinwilliams7070
    @kevinwilliams7070 4 місяці тому +11

    My second comment all the dancers who have been let go sacked or booted off like brendan coles and others should get together and start there own show.❤

  • @emsiec
    @emsiec 4 місяці тому +8

    He seems like a genuine and nice guy I think tapes need to be looked at before drastic action was taken. I mean correct me if I am wrong please, The BBC has come down hard on these dancers seemingly without video evidence, yet they were still paying that news reader- not naming names- after the police arrested him with actual evidence!! I don’t know what the BBC are on to be honest

  • @andrewsavage9148
    @andrewsavage9148 4 місяці тому +4

    The footage needs to be released in this case and others, then we can make our own minds up.

  • @Outlier999
    @Outlier999 4 місяці тому +7

    Why are only the Italian professional dancers accused of abuse?

    • @daniellefrancis1476
      @daniellefrancis1476 4 місяці тому +5

      Because it’s a known fact Italian men can be emotionally and physically abusive. It’s a cultural thing. That’s why it doesn’t surprise me that the two Italian men have been accused of abusive behaviour.

    • @annarosetarot
      @annarosetarot 4 місяці тому +3

      @@daniellefrancis1476I agree they are very male dominate the man is in charge 👍

    • @vanessagordon7944
      @vanessagordon7944 4 місяці тому +2

      They can be very "passionate" 😅

    • @ThePrincessnady1
      @ThePrincessnady1 4 місяці тому

      Just wait.

  • @lllillibeth
    @lllillibeth 4 місяці тому +10

    Please stay strong ok , we don't believe anything negative .. you have many supporters , Please stay strong xx❤️👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @jeanblyth6305
    @jeanblyth6305 4 місяці тому +9

    Why did the stars not talk to the dancers concerned ! Are they after money of some sort 😢just stinks to high heaven 😞

  • @denisthemenace1272
    @denisthemenace1272 4 місяці тому +4

    He didn’t get sacked for nothing. He did abuse Zara. Saying sorry doesn’t cut it. It is not okay to do what he done. Zara reported it at the time and the bbc yet again dropped the ball and done nothing. He should of been sacked at the time. Zara has done nothing wrong

  • @kullyk5285
    @kullyk5285 4 місяці тому +5

    Zara had to put on a brave face in front of millions whilst kicked and spat at even once is too much

  • @tricia4000
    @tricia4000 4 місяці тому +7

    Graziona we are all behind you ❤️

  • @tricia4000
    @tricia4000 4 місяці тому +6

    When the pros and celebs are together for 4 months everyday all day surely they build a bond between them.. Zara must have thought it was going to be a walk in the park like love island posing in front of the camera constantly. She seemed to like that bit from what I’ve seen.. I was a dancer and the rules are very strict.. They have to be to get the best from their partners.. I always respected my teachers as you do in any profession..

  • @takeiteasy7062
    @takeiteasy7062 4 місяці тому +2

    Yes we need the strictly panel and professionals to speak out. Please do what is right.

  • @Figgycatone-ce2gm
    @Figgycatone-ce2gm 2 місяці тому +2

    I'm so sorry for you Graziano you are a lovely young man, try to keep strong .

  • @katinahockney9387
    @katinahockney9387 3 місяці тому +1

    This is heartbreaking. I do believe whatever ‘this’ was has been misconstrued to the level it has been portrayed. Such a sensitive soul which always shines through. Everybody is human, mistakes happen, accidents happen…I hate seeing him like this, it’s absolutely heartbreaking.

  • @johnhutcheon2806
    @johnhutcheon2806 Місяць тому +2

    Sue her.

  • @paulgallagher5771
    @paulgallagher5771 4 місяці тому +6

    Keep looking forward brother. I believe you. 🙏🏼

  • @catherinejones6250
    @catherinejones6250 3 місяці тому +2

    We know you are not like that you are a lovely caring person and should not be having to go through all this. I wish you well for your future and hope you get your job back ❤ much love ❤️

  • @janjohnson3414
    @janjohnson3414 4 місяці тому +28

    Graz, you are loved by many and we still need to see you dance. Stay strong. As a lifelong Strictly fan, I will not be watching the programme this year. Graziano deserves better. A simple mistake and regret should not be a means of persecution. He isn’t a bad person. Just a crushed one. The BBC is deplorable.

    • @tamzenkarma
      @tamzenkarma 4 місяці тому

      This year!!??

    • @arnicepernice8656
      @arnicepernice8656 4 місяці тому +3

      Yes he has good morals and a kind heart.

    • @ThePrincessnady1
      @ThePrincessnady1 4 місяці тому

      @@arnicepernice8656😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @FionaelAchkar
    @FionaelAchkar 4 місяці тому +6

    You are a beautiful couple. I had the pleasure of seeing your show recently in London, such talented dancers and such lovely, genuine people! Graziano, I will miss you very much on Strictly and feel that you have been treated very badly! I think I remember the incident when you inadvertantly kicked your partner, you both spoke about it at the time, but felt that it had been dealt with and there was no ill will! I can only speculate why this individual has come forward to dessimate your career and life! You are stronger than you think and I am glad you have spoken out and given your side of the story! I can see how this injustice is affecting you, and is causing you to doubt yourself! Be strong, you have a beautiful wife and people who love you, who knows, there may be bigger and better things to come for you. I wish you both every success and happiness in the future!

    • @arnicepernice8656
      @arnicepernice8656 4 місяці тому +2

      You have written this well.
      I hope he has an amazing career ahead of him.

  • @barbaraeastwood
    @barbaraeastwood 4 місяці тому +19

    The BBC need to sort this properly! How can they do this to such a lovely person? Maybe Zara needs to be honest and speak up for him and tell the truth, especially if it was a mistake and he apologised! Also BBC make sure you warn the celebrities that their time on strictly will not be easy - lots of physical hard work and time to make their show perfect. We don’t need to see perfect just slow
    progression for non-dancers, please!

    • @audspod1
      @audspod1 4 місяці тому +1

      I agree, however, regarding the BBC warning celebrities, where have they been for the last 20 years? Every celebrity has said over and over again what hard work this show is. No pain no gain!

    • @barbaraeastwood
      @barbaraeastwood 4 місяці тому +2

      @@audspod1 yes I believe it has always been hard work, but in the past few years it feels more like a professional competition and so I assume even more hard work and stress for the celebrities?

    • @ThePrincessnady1
      @ThePrincessnady1 4 місяці тому

      It definitely wasn’t a mistake 😂

  • @Ilovestrictly
    @Ilovestrictly 2 місяці тому +1

    I was absolutely devastated to hear the accusations made about you.
    I don’t believe a word of it and I hope you clear your name very soon. You’re an amazing dancer and deserve to be back on the biggest stage where you belong. ❤

  • @theresahopkins6958
    @theresahopkins6958 3 місяці тому +1

    It’s heartbreaking that this man has been accused of this, Graziano you know that the public will see through this accusation.
    Be brave and remember there are people out there who are willing you to go back to the thing you love doing.

  • @m.bustock5265
    @m.bustock5265 3 місяці тому +1

    This is heartbreaking….❤️‍🩹 Greetings from California USA -

  • @sharonpott4253
    @sharonpott4253 4 місяці тому +23

    Feel so sorry for for him

  • @AbigailBrown-wk7xl
    @AbigailBrown-wk7xl 4 місяці тому +6

    Graziano sue the BBC. What a mess

  • @LizzyLou-mw2fp
    @LizzyLou-mw2fp 4 місяці тому +14

    Grazziana I will. See. You dance again,
    You stand out on. Strictly,,,, ousing, warmth
    The TROLLS, MUST BE IGNORED
    YOU ARE THE KING OF. DANCE🌹💞💚🍀💌👑
    GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP, YOU,
    👑👑👑👑👑💌🍀💚💞🌹STRONG

  • @michaelbrennan7141
    @michaelbrennan7141 4 місяці тому +2

    I think the BBC need to clarify what exactly happened. He needs to clear his name or suffer the consequences.
    It is amazing what these dancers achieve in a short space of time. It must be grueling but that is how it is done. I really feel sorry for him.

  • @SuzanneMitchell-x4j
    @SuzanneMitchell-x4j 4 місяці тому +2

    Poor Graziano, I don't believe you would intentionally hurt anyone. Wish you could still be on the show 🤗😢xx

  • @LovedByYou
    @LovedByYou 3 місяці тому +1

    I actually was sooo moved by this video. I KNEWWWWWW Grazianno was a good guy. I wish this was seen more. Far too often, we just believe everything we read, and forget people, even women can have ulterior motives, that I genuinely believe Zara did. I wish the other partners and pro who know Graz would support and stick up for his character. ❤

  • @debsmith3015
    @debsmith3015 4 місяці тому +5

    The public dont have the rights to see videos at all. These accusations should never have been made public until a full and fair investigtion had take place . Not doing so has led people to make their onw judgements and now whatver happens these allegatioons will hang over the professionals . I really dont think strictly had taken the welfare of peopke as a high enough priority and it is becoming clear that what the public was told at the time by these couples was either not true or if it was that now things are being re written

  • @beckscald3855
    @beckscald3855 4 місяці тому +1

    The thing is that being a professional dancer is very competitive. Depending in who taught them the teachings may spund really harsh but its not. It's tough love and highly compitive.
    They don't mean to sound malicious.
    I think it's a good conversation to have the professional space teaching celebrities. Its something that should be spoken about bur social media does not help.

  • @johnhutcheon2806
    @johnhutcheon2806 Місяць тому +1

    That was your first mistake. If you are clear then do not apologise. End of story.

  • @elainethompson4061
    @elainethompson4061 4 місяці тому +4

    Please stay strong. You're a beautiful dancer. When something affects mental health and stresses you too much iits difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I lost a 27 year old to suicide so I totally get your turmoil now. Take care.

  • @susanspenceclarke6260
    @susanspenceclarke6260 4 місяці тому +1

    grazing, no one who has been a strictly fan believes any of this spiteful nonsense! You are obviously a beautiful man with a very good soul and a loving partner. I support you totally. Stay strong. Big hugs!

  • @mariaferguson3142
    @mariaferguson3142 3 місяці тому +1

    You are a kind man and a superb dancer. Weoved seeing you and strictly won't be the same without you. 😢❤❤❤

  • @margueritahancock5472
    @margueritahancock5472 4 місяці тому +9

    AA has a lot to answer for she is the one who was phoning up celebs asking them how they were treated telling them the more celebs that complain the better it will be others jumped on the bandwaggon from 10 years ago as Grazziano said it can ruin your life but one day that person could be the one who gets it done to them and their life can be ruined just like his has been he has not slept and felt suicidal shame on these complainers all because they had to work hard for the thousands of pounds they got to go on strictly😢Giovanni ...we are all rooting for you.

  • @ashleysimms9060
    @ashleysimms9060 4 місяці тому +2

    I feel so sorry for him, such a shame his time on Strictly ended this way.

  • @Gaynorrandz
    @Gaynorrandz 4 місяці тому +2

    Listen, nobody knows what went on other than the people in that room on that occasion. Let’s not say either way as we just don’t know. And just because you like someone doesn’t mean they’re not capable of doing bad things. Let’s be honest there have been many famous professionals we all loved over the years who have turned out to be rotten to the core so let’s not speak bad of either here until the investigation. Also I believe it was another work college that reported his behaviour towards the celeb which ended in the investigation being done. If he’s done nothing wrong then truth will prevail but if he did on several occasions then he deserves to be investigated it’s that simple. Don’t go doing exactly what you claim the other doing. Let the it get sorted & until then, It’s none of our business.

  • @michelle_mitch_p
    @michelle_mitch_p 4 місяці тому +8

    Feel for him. The damage that can be caused to mental health needs to be thought of.

  • @TracieB06
    @TracieB06 2 місяці тому +1

    Aww Graz keep your head up, i don't think for a moment he bullied her

  • @DavidAugustine-lc4cj
    @DavidAugustine-lc4cj 4 місяці тому +3

    Zara is a soft sofa celeb who isn't used to what really hard graft n training is! The hardest thing she's ever done is the 3 hours of makeup n hair before she leaves the house to preen for paparazzi! 😂

  • @bromptinowner763
    @bromptinowner763 4 місяці тому +21

    I won't be watching strictly because Geo and Grats is not in it !!!

    • @MargaretWood-z6l
      @MargaretWood-z6l 4 місяці тому +8

      Me neither. Sick of these divas who are extremely dangerous. And who are ruining lives!

    • @Adam-tv3ig
      @Adam-tv3ig 4 місяці тому +2

      ⁠@@MargaretWood-z6lr u dense? The BBC have said they have footage and nobody knows what’s actually in them but the ‘divas’ are just trying to make sure that the abuse never happens to someone else

    • @MargaretWood-z6l
      @MargaretWood-z6l 4 місяці тому +1

      @Adam-tv3ig Can you reply in English. No I am not dense but you sure seem to be!

    • @ThePrincessnady1
      @ThePrincessnady1 4 місяці тому

      I can’t wait to watch now the abusers have been sacked 😂

  • @debbiewhite3602
    @debbiewhite3602 4 місяці тому +8

    BBC should not have fired Graziano and let it be public that he was fired BEFORE they did a complete investigation. They could have kept him on while the investigation was ongoing just not given him a partner this year. Other dancers have been without partners so it wouldn't have been odd. BBC has shot Strictly Come Dancing in the foot with these public firings and investigations and have left themselves open to multiple lawsuits IMO. I'm sure unintentional kicks happen all the time while learning to dance. They show the celebrity's "kicking" the professionals all the time.

    • @susanrogers4730
      @susanrogers4730 4 місяці тому +2

      How come they didn’t sack Huw Edward’s straight away his actions were much worse.

    • @ThePrincessnady1
      @ThePrincessnady1 4 місяці тому

      Emmmm babe? He abused a partner. How could he have been trusted 😂

  • @claudiamay1775
    @claudiamay1775 4 місяці тому +3

    I am very much looking forward to the new series and am hopeful that both Graziano and Giovanni return for 2025. Cx ❤❤❤

    • @nikkijones4978
      @nikkijones4978 4 місяці тому +2

      Do you think they would want to? I don’t. Very sad.

  • @tesssouter4521
    @tesssouter4521 4 місяці тому +2

    The evil that is social media here is the truth of what trolls do to people. Disgusting

  • @louisecheshire3262
    @louisecheshire3262 4 місяці тому +7

    I feel for both Gio and Graz. I hope he will be okay. I'm not taking sides, because unless the evidence comes out. We don't really know what went on. But what I will say people need stop with the judgements, comments on soical media/ newspapers -- we're learned nothing from Caroline Flack.
    I think maybe it's a case of incidents being taken out of context or as others have said, blown out proportion in Graz case, and maybe certain contestants not fully realising how damanding the training is.

  • @LP-cm7kg
    @LP-cm7kg 4 місяці тому +3

    Bless him and his family, what a nightmare.

  • @TJRJ158
    @TJRJ158 4 місяці тому +6

    You don’t kick someone by accident !!