Strictly's Zara McDermott and dance partner Graziano argue over 'huge Italian issue'

Zara McDermott 's journey on Strictly Come Dancing concluded on Sunday night, and reports suggest she attributes her TV background for her exit from the show. After landing in the bottom two alongside Adam Thomas, Zara was eliminated during Halloween week by the judges, having received the lowest score on Saturday's live show, being awarded just 25 points. Despite bookmakers initially tipping her to progress to the later stages of the competition, Zara's exit came as a setback.

Zara McDermott has opened up about "the hardest morning ever" following her axe from Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday night, 28 October. The former Love Island star, 26, and Strictly pro Graziano Di Prima, 29, faced Adam Thomas and Luba Mushtuk in the dance off, with Adam, 35, being saved by the judges.

Strictly Come Dancing star Zara McDermott said she 'can't stop crying' as she broke her silence on her exit from the competition. The documentary maker, who made history as the first Love Island star to take part in the show, was voted out of the contest on Sunday night (October 29).

As Strictly Come Dancing star Zara McDermott prepares for another week of showing her skills on the dancefloor, she took to Instagram to share that it had been the “funniest week I’ve had on Strictly so far”. This weekend marks Strictly’s Halloween special where the celebrities dress up in their best Halloween costumes. Ahead of the big weekend, Zara shared a selfie while she was sitting in the back of a car, along with the caption: “Halloween Incoming!”.

Strictly Come Dancing star Zara McDermott was forced to leave rehearsals early to accompany her boyfriend Sam Thompson to hospital. The former Love Island star, 26, is partnered with Graziano Di Prima on the show, with the pair finding themselves in the bottom two for the second time on Sunday evening. However, Sam revealed that Zara rushed out of a Strictly rehearsal to be by his side after he had to go to hospital.

Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie Leach support her professional dance partner after he posted a photo showing the 'real Vito'.

Strictly Come Dancing star Zara McDermott has paid tribute to her professional dancer partner Graziano Di Prima, after the pair survived the dreaded dance off for the second time this series during week five’s live show. Appearing on Strictly: It Takes Two, Zara told show host Fleur East that Graziano had been her “absolute rock” throughout the past week, as he helped her to battle her nerves before taking to the dance floor for a second time in a dance off against Eddie Kadi.

Strictly Come Dancing bosses have spoken out in response to favouritism reports, which claimed EastEnders star Bobby Brazier, 20, and documentary maker Zara McDermott, 26, were being favoured over other celebrities on the show. The statement comes after a drama-filled Strictly week which saw Amanda Abbington leave the show and Eddie Kadi shockingly dumped, despite scoring the first 10 of the series a few weeks ago.

Strictly Come Dancing's Zara McDermott has told fans she 'let herself down' after ending up in the dance-off for the second time. The BBC dance contest returned this weekend for its fifth week which saw 11 of the 12 remaining couples take to the ballroom to compete for their spot on the show.

The fifth live show of Strictly Come Dancing 2023 is set to take place on Saturday, and contestant Zara McDermott has admitted she's experiencing imposter syndrome and "can't stop pinching" herself. Former Love Islander Zara, 26, is competing on this year's Strictly with professional dancer Graziano Di Prima, 29, with the duo so far impressing viewers and the judges with their performances. Zara, who has been open about her lack of dance experience, has shared a message with fans ahead of Saturday's show, saying she "can't believe" she's made it to the fifth week of Strictly and is excited to show viewers the results of her hard work on the dance floor.

Strictly Come Dancing star Zara McDermott has made a name for herself in the documentary world - however, Love Island fans will remember that she originally took part in the fourth series of the hit ITV2 reality show. While it's been five years since Zara stepped into the Love Island villa, the 26-year-old has said that she's "a completely different person" today but isn't "ashamed" of her reality TV past. Speaking to OK! in an exclusive interview, Zara said that she's "grateful, humbled and flattered" to be Strictly's first Love Island contestant.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Graziano Di Prima has opened up about his family back in Italy, revealing that they've only watched the live show once in the five years he's been in the cast. The 29-year-old made his debut in series 16 alongside radio presenter Vick Hope and has since been partnered with Judi Love, Kym Marsh and this year's Zara McDermott.

Zara McDermott has opened up about her relationship with boyfriend Sam Thompson and his feelings about her doing Strictly Come Dancing, revealing that it's "not always completely balanced" for the couple. The 26-year-old Love Island star is currently partnered up with Italian professional Graziano Di Prima on the BBC One show and spends most of her time in training for Saturday night. When asked how she's balanced her relationship with the Strictly experience, Zara told OK! in an exclusive interview that Made in Chelsea 's Sam has been "amazing" throughout.

Strictly Come Dancing star Zara McDermott spoke about her professional dance partner Graziano Di Prima's 'bad breath' during their appearance on Strictly: It Takes Two.The duo jokily explained on Monday's programme, 16 October, how they managed to improve the contestant's frame in a ballroom dance Reflecting on how nervous she'd been to get back on the dance floor after being in the dance-off in week three of the BBC One competition, Zara was all smiles as she talked about how incredible she'd found it returning to the ballroom dances once more. Chatting to presenter Fleur East about the experience, Love Island beauty Zara admitted that Graziano had had to use some unconventional methods to get her ready for the dance in training. "He gave me this advice last week," the reality TV star and documentarian giggled.

Jody Cundy and his professional dance partner Jowita Przystal will be performing the Salsa to Samba de Janeiro by Bellini on Saturday night. The pair have so far avoided the dreaded dance-off but bookies think week four will mark the end of Jody's Strictly Come Dancing journey.

Zara McDermott has revealed she was "gutted" after being in the Strictly dance off last week.The Strictly Come Dancing star, who is partnered up with Graziano Di Prima, has pleaded with fans to vote for her this week, so she can avoid being in the bottom two again.The 26-year-old, who found fame on Love Island, posted the appeal to her 1.8 million Instagram followers. Last week, the now documentary presenter took part in the dance-off against presenter Nikita Kanda and her dance partner Gorka Márquez.

Zara McDermott and Graziano Di Prima's days are numbered in the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom, according to ex-pro Brendan Cole.The pair are fast approaching Halloween Week after three incrementally improving routines together, but while speaking to Sky Bingo, Brendan, 47, argued that Made in Chelsea star Zara, 26, doesn't quite cut the mustard when it comes to genuine dancing talent. "I'm not expecting much more from Zara McDermott. I'm not expecting a lot because she's not a dancer.

Strictly Come Dancing's former professional dancer Brendan Cole has opened up and brutally slammed former Love Island star Zara McDermott and said she needs a "miracle" to make it through the elimination this weekend. Last weeks competition saw Zara McDermott and her pro dancer Graziano Di Prima in the bottom two couples along with Nikita Kanda and Gorka Márquez, who all danced for survival. Zara and Graziano performed their Paso Doble to The Puss Suite from Puss In Boots, while Nikita and Gorka did their Jive to Kids In America from Clueless again in a bid to remain in the competition All of the judges opted to save Zara, however Brendan has now claimed the star isn't going to progress "much further" in the dance competition, unless a "miracle happens".

There are very few people who don’t enjoy a good boogie from time to time, and members of the Royal Family are no exception. From an early age, the late Queen Elizabeth and her sister Princess Margaret had ballet lessons provided by London’s renowned Vacani School of Dance, which also taught a young Prince Charles years later.

Strictly Come Dancing star Zara McDermott has said that she is "struggling" to spend time with her boyfriend, Sam Thompson, as a result of her schedule for the programme.The former Love Island star, who is dancing with Strictly pro Graziano Di Prima, has admitted that they are training for 11 hours a day as they look to progress through the competition. She also confessed that due to Sam having a radio show in the evenings, when she finally gets home from rehearsals, she is left to practise either on her own or with their cats. Speaking to the Daily Mail, the 26 year old said: "Sam does his radio show every evening, so when I come home from training, he's at work so I rehearse on my own or use one of the cats.