Former Strictly Come Dancing star Graziano Di Prima has opened up about a personal struggle in the past year which also saw his axing from the hit dance show.
He was due to return for the BBC One dance contest's 2024 series but shortly after the professional dancer line-up was announced in June ahead of the 2024 series launch in September, it was confirmed by the BBC that Graziano would no longer be returning to the ballroom with the dancer saying he "deeply regretted" the events that led to his exit.
"The future is a whole world of new open windows, ready to welcome new dreams and new challenges, and I’m excited to continue this journey with even more determination and inspiration. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who is always there for me."He added: "I’m thrilled to dance again with the same enthusiasm and dedication as always. See you soon, whether on stage or through new projects that I will be very excited to share with you."
Now, Vito has given an idea of other personal challenges he has faced in his time away. Taking to Instagram, he shared a picture of himself and his mum to his Stories. It showed the pair embracing with Graziano's mum kissing his cheek as he wrote: "In 2025, I'm not wishing for wealth or success, but for health, especially for my loved ones.
"This year, seeing my mom face a rare illness has shown me how vital health is. When you're health, you often don't realise how lucky you are. My hope for the new year is peace, strength and a fresh start for everyone who needs it. Mental and physical health is everything."
