In July 2024, another Strictly pro dancer, Graziano Di Prima, was dropped from the show following claims made by staff who observed his behaviour towards dance partner Zara McDermott during the 2023 series.
However, the investigation found that another Strictly pro dancer, Graziano Di Prima, had acted inappropriately during rehearsals of the 2023 series with his celebrity dance partner Zara McDermott.
McCausland was one of the first celebrities to sign up to the show after the surfacing of a behind-the-scenes scandal, which erupted after actor Amanda Abbington claimed she was subjected to a “toxic environment” and “inappropriate, mean, nasty bullying” behaviour during her time on the show.
Chris McCausland shares reason why he thinks Strictly scandal happened BBC show’s 2024 winner offered rare musings on the subject.
Di Prima, who joined Strictly in 2018, said that he “deeply regret[s] the events that led to my departure from Strictly”.
