Graziano Di Prima has damaged his silence for the primary time in months as he teased his return to the highlight on Tuesday.
The skilled dancer, 30, was sacked by the BBC following claims of gross misconduct in direction of his former companion Zara McDermott.
Now, 4 months after his exit, Graziano has taken to social media to share he’s raring to get again on the stage.
Graziano shared a moody video of himself strolling on a bridge at evening time, earlier than being joined by his spouse, Giada Lini, who can be an expert dancer.
Alongside the clip, Graziano wrote: ‘Dance has at all times been the middle of my life, my best ardour, the trail I selected and devoted years of examine, sacrifice, and like to. After a interval of reflection, I really feel stronger than ever and desirous to return to what I like most: dancing.’
Graziano Di Prima has damaged his silence for the primary time in months as he teased his return to the highlight on Tuesday
Graziano shared a moody video of himself strolling on a bridge at evening time, earlier than being joined by his spouse, Giada Lini, who can be an expert dancer
He continued: ‘The longer term is a complete world of latest open home windows, able to welcome new desires and new challenges, and I am excited to proceed this journey with much more willpower and inspiration.’
Chatting with his followers, Graziano added: ‘A heartfelt thanks to everybody who’s at all times there for me. I am thrilled to bounce once more with the identical enthusiasm and dedication as at all times.
‘See you quickly, whether or not on stage or by means of new tasks that I shall be very excited to share with you.’
In line with The Solar Graziano has now ‘known as in prime legal professionals to sue the BBC ‘ in a bid to clear his title.
Barristers from Whitestone Chambers have ‘already learn 1000’s of textual content and WhatsApp messages’ and consider the Italian ‘may sue for unfair dismissal’.
A supply mentioned: ‘Graziano feels he wasn’t allowed a good alternative to offer his facet of the story so has been heartened to listen to the authorized staff assume he has a case for unfair dismissal.’
Alongside the clip, Graziano wrote: ‘Dance has at all times been the middle of my life, my best ardour, the trail I selected and devoted years of examine, sacrifice, and like to. After a interval of reflection, I really feel stronger than ever and desirous to return to what I like most: dancing.’
In July, Graziano was sacked, accused of ‘kicking’ his movie star dancing companion Love Island star Zara McDermott throughout their time collectively no the present (each pictured)
They added: ‘They’ve additionally checked out his BBC contract and consider there are grounds to sue. He’s weighing up his choices however stays hopeful he can clear his title.’
MailOnline has contacted Graziano’s reps and the BBC for remark.
Strictly manufacturing workers raised considerations about Graziano’s conduct final yr, however bosses solely went so far as to problem quiet warnings to him.
The group anticipated him to be sacked immediately. They’re mentioned to be livid that their complaints have been ignored, that means the abuse in direction of Zara was allowed to proceed and Graziano was even signed on for the upcoming 2024 collection of Strictly .
It was not till workers acquired maintain of a video allegedly displaying Graziano repeatedly hitting Ms McDermott – 9 months after their preliminary criticism – that he was fired.
Graziano later confirmed and regretted his actions towards Zara.
Addressing his exit from the present, a ‘devastated’ Di Prima wrote on Instagram: ‘I deeply remorse the occasions that led to my departure from Strictly .
‘My intense ardour and willpower to win might need affected my coaching regime.’
Addressing his exit from the present, Graziano confirmed and ‘deeply regretted’ his actions towards Zara citing his ‘intense ardour’ for his behaviour
Graziano Di Prima (left) had beforehand been partnered with comic and Unfastened Girls star Judi Love (proper) in 2021
He additionally reached the quarter-final of the dance present with actor Kym Marsh (proper) in 2022
‘Whereas respecting the BBC HR course of, I acknowledge it is solely proper for the sake of the present that I step away. I’m saddened that I wasn’t allowed to supply a quote to the net information tales, and I tackle board the sensitivity of the scenario.
‘There’s extra to this story that I’m unable to debate at the moment, however I’m dedicated to being robust for my household and buddies. I want the Strictly household nothing however success sooner or later.’
Graziano joined Strictly in 2018 and was final yr partnered with the previous Love Island star however they have been eradicated in week six.
He was beforehand paired with presenter Vick Hope, Unfastened Girls star Judi Love and in 2022 and he reached the quarter-final with actor Kym Marsh.