Graziano Di Prima seen for first time in months as he breaks cover hours before Strictly return

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Graziano Di Prima has been seen in public for the first time in months as he was pictured with his wife Giada Lini in Italy.

The 30-year-old, wearing a white t-shirt paired with combat-style shorts, trainers and sunglasses, kept his hair up while walking with his wife in Rome. At some point, Graziano flashed his abs as he pulled his t-shirt up to cool off in hot weather.

Giada, who has teamed up with Giovanni Pernice as they both announced they are joining the cast of Ballando con le Stelle, the Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing, wore light blue shorts decorated with white flowers, a white top paired with a white bag, and also had sunglasses on. The 29-year-old, who married Graziano in 2022, is a professional dancer on the TV show and last week confirmed on social media that her contract for the new season has been renewed.

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The latest photos of Graziano and Giada were taken after he picked her up from the Ballando con le Stelle studios. The couple were seen holding hands and kissing along the banks the Tiber River.

It comes after Giovanni, who alongside Graziano was axed from the Strictly line-up of professional dancers, announced last week the weekend that he would also be joining Ballando con le Stelle. On Saturday evening, Giovanni shared the news with his fans on Instagram.

The BBC launched an investigation after actor Amanda Abbington, 50, who has said that she complained about her former dance partner Giovanni, 34. They were partnered together on last year's series of Strictly and Amanda has made allegations of "bullying" and "aggressive behaviour," but Giovanni has denied "abusive or threatening behaviour".

Graziano also left the show amid allegations over his behaviour in the rehearsal room after being partnered with Zara McDermott last year. In July, Graziano said he "deeply regrets" the events that led to his departure from Strictly. In a bombshell statement shared with fans on July 13, the Italian professional dancer said his "intense passion and determination to win may have affected his training regime" in a candid admission.

He told his followers on Instagram: "I deeply regret the events that led to my departure from Strictly. My intense passion and determination to win might have affected my training regime.

"While respecting the BBC HR process, I acknowledge it's only right for the sake of the show that I step away. I am saddened that I wasn't allowed to offer a quote to the online news stories, and I take on board the sensitivity of the situation. There's more to this story that I am unable to discuss at this time, but I am committed to being strong for my family and friends. I wish the Strictly family nothing but success in the future."

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