Zara McDermott returned to Strictly Come Dancing despite heartbreaking claims of ‘distressing incidents’ on the show when she competed. The former Love Island star, 27, claims she was ‘kicked and hit’ by her pro partner Graziano Di Prima during her time competing on the long-running BBC series last year.

The former Love Island star made her return to Strictly Come Dancing since she made a complaint about a professional dancer's conduct on last year's series of the BBC dance show

Zara McDermott has shared a message after he return to the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom. The documentary maker was seen in the studio audience as the BBC One dance contest's first live show of the series took place on Saturday night (September 21).

Reality star Zara McDermott put the past behind her as she returned to the Strictly Come Dancing studios to support Pete Wicks, despite opening up about her negative experience

Zara McDermott has returned to Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday night for the first live show after being abused on the BBC show last year.

The former Love Island star was spotted in the audience of the first show after she previously spoke out about 'distressing' incidents in her rehearsals with Graziano Di Prima, who was dismissed from