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

Pete Wicks said last night that he'd "loved every minute" of his debut dance on Strictly - but close pal and 2023 contestant Zara McDermott has celebrated in a very unusual way.

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 made a dramatic return to Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday night and it seemed that BBC bosses were attempting to keep her presence in the studio on the downlow.

Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Zara McDermott has returned to the show as a ballroom guest following the departure of her former dance partner Graziano Di Prima.