Strictly's Graziano Di Prima SLAMS ex-partner Vick Hope's claims Shirley Ballas 'relished' criticising her.

Vick Hope's Strictly dance partner Graziano Di Prima has dismissed her various claims about her stint and eviction from the show.   

The radio host claimed judge Shirley Ballas 'relished' criticising her, while also alleging producers spoke to judges before her shock elimination - although the claims were shot down by her professional partner.

Speaking to Bang Showbiz, the 24-year-old Italian dancer said: ‘I don’t really agree with [her comments]. Shirley is an amazing teacher and a professional teacher before. So if she said that it’s because it’s true.'

Clearly perturbed, Graziano went on: ‘It’s her work, if you see on the show she really looked to the legs and the feet, the timing and everything. So for people who never dance before, you understand the feeling more than the technique...

‘Also during the week when you dance with a person who has never danced before you have to understand also the feeling. That’s why it’s so hard for us, a pro dancer, it’s not just about the dance. The dance is the easy part.’ 

Vick bid adieu to the ballroom on Sunday night after her samba failed to set the judges pulses racing in the dramatic dance-off. 

She went after head judge Shirley was given the deciding vote and opted to save Seann Walsh, 32, and Katya Jones, 29, for another week.

MailOnline