Strictly Come Dancing’s Graziano Di Prima is reportedly under ‘medical supervision’ after he was cut from BBC show.
Bosses have apologised after former contestants, including Zara McDermott and Amanda Abbingdon, spoke out about behind-the-scenes abuse.
Footage then emerged of Graziano, 30, physically and verbally abusing Zara, 27, in training with the star revealing she danced with a broken leg during the show.
Now, his family have said that they are ‘deeply concerned’ for the dancer’s welfare after the accusations.
His family members told The Mirror: ‘Graziano is currently under medical supervision, with the stress of the situation causing significant concern for his family, who are monitoring him hourly.
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‘The unrelenting feeding frenzy over these accusations and his mental state leaves him at this time unable to defend himself.’