Graziano Di Prima has publicly denied allegations of abusive behavior after being dropped from 'Strictly Come Dancing' following an incident involving his dance partner Zara McDermott. Di Prima, who claims his life has been ruined by the allegations, stated that he accidentally brushed McDermott with his foot while kicking the floor in frustration during rehearsals. He emphasized that his actions were not intentional and expressed his regret over the incident, asserting he is not a monster or an abusive man. Sources indicate that McDermott had also been dealing with an injury during this period, complicating the situation further. Di Prima is determined to rebuild his reputation and return to dancing, despite feeling blindsided by the allegations. He has described the claims as 'vile' and expressed confusion over their origins.