Graziano Di Prima reportedly requested footage of his Strictly Come Dancing coaching with Zara McDermott, however the BBC reportedly refused to share it.
It’s stated that 'HR guidelines and laws' are the explanation why no provisions may be made.
“The BBC made it clear he couldn't see the tape when he was advised he wouldn't be doing the present this 12 months,” a pal advised the Each day Mail.
'Graz has by no means seen the tape – and isn’t allowed to.'
It’s alleged Di Prima, 30, 'kicked and punched' his 2023 accomplice throughout rehearsals for the ballroom and Latin present. He’s now not a part of the Strictly 2024 line-up, after it was beforehand introduced.
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Di Prima stated he “deeply regrets the actions” that led to his departure from Strictly. “My intense ardour and willpower to win might have affected my coaching regime,” he admitted.
McDermott, 27, stated movies of “sure incidents” had been “extraordinarily distressing to observe” and thanked the BBC for its “swift motion”.
Di Prima has flown to Italy to be together with his household and is engaged on a farm choosing grapes for £6 an hour. He’s reportedly 'underneath medical supervision' as his household say they’re 'very involved'.
A pal of Di Prima advised Metro.co.uk: 'Graziano is looking for some peace and quiet away from what's occurring, so he's gone again to his roots, as he comes from a farming background. It's arduous guide work within the fields, however that's what he needs to do.'
They continued: 'Taking the job will not be in regards to the £6 an hour, however about getting away from all of it. The previous couple of weeks have had an enormous destructive affect on his psychological well being, and the work is nearly meditative as he offers with the stress.'
The BBC confirmed his departure from Strictly earlier this month in an announcement which learn: 'We are able to affirm that Graziano Di Prima will not be a part of the line-up {of professional} dancers for the upcoming collection of Strictly Come Dancing.
'Whereas we by no means touch upon particular person circumstances, the BBC is thought to have sturdy obligation of care procedures in place. If issues are raised, we’ll at all times take them critically and take motion as rapidly as attainable.'
Considerations over the remedy of Strictly contestants had been raised after Amanda Abbington withdrew from the competitors early final 12 months. She additionally claims she was not allowed to view footage. She claims 50 hours of tape was recorded displaying a 'poisonous' rehearsal room throughout an interview with Channel 4's Krishnan Guru-Murthy.
She has accused skilled dancer Giovanni Pernice, 33, of 'abuse' and claims her participation in Strictly has left her with PTSD. Pernice denies any wrongdoing.
Since then, extra former contributors, together with Laura Whitmore, have shared their very own experiences.
BBC director Tim Davies has apologised to the programme's candidates who had a “lower than fully constructive” expertise.
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He advised reporters that the present would inevitably contain “competitors, arduous work and a want to do properly”, “however there are limits and they need to by no means be crossed”.
The BBC has made adjustments to the upcoming collection, together with the introduction of a facilitator at every coaching session.
Metro.co.uk has contacted the BBC and representatives for Graziano for remark.
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