Strictly Come Dancing star Graziano Di Prima has confirmed he is leaving the show amid reports of alleged misconduct.

The Italian dancer, 30, said in a statement that he “deeply regrets” the events that led to his exit.

It comes after reports Di Prima had been let go from the BBC One primetime show following allegations of gross misconduct towards one of his former dance partners.

He wrote in a statement posted on Instagram: “I deeply regret the events that led to my departure…