Sam Thompson 'really wanted to get to know' Zara McDermott's Strictly partner Graziano

Strictly Come Dancing's former professional dancer Brendan Cole has opened up and brutally slammed former Love Island star Zara McDermott and said she needs a "miracle" to make it through the elimination this weekend. Last weeks competition saw Zara McDermott and her pro dancer Graziano Di Prima in the bottom two couples along with Nikita Kanda and Gorka Márquez, who all danced for survival. Zara and Graziano performed their Paso Doble to The Puss Suite from Puss In Boots, while Nikita and Gorka did their Jive to Kids In America from Clueless again in a bid to remain in the competition All of the judges opted to save Zara, however Brendan has now claimed the star isn't going to progress "much further" in the dance competition, unless a "miracle happens".

Zara McDermott and dance partner Graziano Di Prima, have been getting on like a house on fire. But their relationship now appears to have hit a bump in the road – and it's all because of a bowl of pasta. Taking to Instagram Stories, former Love Island star Zara made demands for different types of pasta.

Strictly Come Dancing is renowned for the pressure and hard work of the celebrity contestants, many of whom have little to no dancing experience when they join the battle for the glitterball trophy. And now the partner of Zara McDermott has spoken out about how it feels when you've been in the bottom two, shining a light on how difficult it can be to bounce back.

Maura Higgins has sparked rumours that she's dating Pete Wicks after they were reportedly seen getting close at a Pride of Britain afterparty on Sunday, 8 October. Maura, 32, a former Love Island star, could be seen partying the night away with ex-TOWIE star Pete, 35, with the pair throwing their arms around one another.They were seen in videos posted to Faye Winter's Instagram account as the trio enjoyed the evening. Maura looked sensational for the annual event, in a daring white bow bralet teamed with a flowing satin skirt.

Love Island star Anna Vakili has claimed she had an unfriendly run-in with podcast host and Made in Chelsea alum, Sam Thompson, labelling the reality TV star 'fake' and 'arrogant.' Anna, who gained fame by appearing on the fifth season of ITV2's Love Island, recalled an unexpected encounter with Sam that left her unimpressed.The 33 year old reality personality alleged that she had gone out of her way to compliment Sam's videos but received only a curt response from him before he continued with his day. Even more damning, Anna expressed her belief that regardless of whether Sam recognised her from Love Island, basic politeness should prompt a friendly response when approached by fans.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were shocked after contestant Zara McDermott was caught out treating a foot callus. Boyfriend and reality star Sam Thompson, shared a video clip on Instagram of his partner using an electric callus remover on the bed.

Reality star Sam Thompson has slammed his girlfriend Zara McDermott as a 'terrible dancer' as she made her live Strictly Come Dancing debut.

Strictly Come Dancing star Zara McDermott has said that she is "struggling" to spend time with her boyfriend, Sam Thompson, as a result of her schedule for the programme.The former Love Island star, who is dancing with Strictly pro Graziano Di Prima, has admitted that they are training for 11 hours a day as they look to progress through the competition. She also confessed that due to Sam having a radio show in the evenings, when she finally gets home from rehearsals, she is left to practise either on her own or with their cats. Speaking to the Daily Mail, the 26 year old said: "Sam does his radio show every evening, so when I come home from training, he's at work so I rehearse on my own or use one of the cats.

Zara McDermott's second Strictly Come Dancing performance will be particularly special for the ex-Love Islander, with the dance having a sweet link to her grandparents.The ex-Love Islander, 26, is competing on this year's series of the BBC One show with professional dancer Graziano Di Prima, 29, with the duo proving to be a perfect match on the dance floor. Zara performed the quickstep with Graziano on Saturday's show and her mum Karen has revealed that the quickstep has a special link to her parents - Zara's grandparents - who would dance the quickstep together when they were dating.

Zara McDermott and her partner Graziano Di Prima are “potential winners” of Strictly Come Dancing thanks to their “great rapport”, a body language expert said. The 26 year old ex-Love Island star and the 29 year old pro dancer have a lot of respect for each other and shared “tactile moments” during their debut routine on Saturday, Darren Stanton said. Earlier this week, OK! revealed how Zara was putting her all into winning Strictly - even if it meant spending time apart from boyfriend Sam Thompson.

Sophie Habboo and Jamie Laing looked loved-up on the red carpet, following Sophie's admission that she has recently been suffering from "debilitating anxiety." The couple, who tied the knot in London in April, with a lavish second wedding held in Marbella a month later, posed for photos at the British Podcast Awards, where their NearlyWeds podcast is nominated for an award. Opting for some low-key outfits, Sophie, 29, donned a pair of white jeans and a blue denim waistcoat, which she paired with some white boots and a number of chunky bracelets.

Strictly Come Dancing stars Ellie Leach, Graziano De Prima and Vito Coppola were seen laughing and joking around as they left studios in London.The Strictly stars had been filming for the spin-off show It Takes Two on Wednesday, 27 September when Italian professional dancers Graziano, 29, and Vito, 31, could be seen sharing a laugh. At one point Graziano got down on one knee and held out a bunch of flowers to Vito in a heartwarming moment.

The Strictly Come Dancing star who 'really wants to win' has been named following the first live show of the series. The BBC One dance contest kicked off in its usual spectacular fashion on Saturday night (September 23) as the 15 new couples performed for the judges and viewers for the first time.

Zara McDermott has spent 10 hours a day in the rehearsal studio ahead of her Strictly Come Dancing debut.The 26-year-old presenter and documentary maker will be taking to the dance floor for the first time tonight on the BBC. Despite being in the capable hands of her partner, Graziano Di Prima, Zara's mum has said that she will be "nervous" to be dancing the cha cha to Crush by Jennifer Paige.

Graziano Di Prima, the Italian sensation on Strictly Come Dancing, has twirled his way into the hearts of viewers since joining the show. Known not only for his dazzling dance moves but also his charismatic charm, Graziano has become quite the heartthrob among fans.

This year's Strictly Come Dancing celebrities are in a WhatsApp chat together, revealed Zara McDermott's mum. Zara, who first found fame on Love Island, has put her dancing shoes on as she will be taking part in the 21st series of BBC competition.The 26-year-old, who is now a presenter and documentary maker, has been paired with Graziano Di Prima and will do the cha cha to Crush by Jennifer Paige on the first live show tonight (Saturday, September 23).

In the world of celebrity romance, few couples have faced the public eye with the resilience of Zara McDermott and Sam Thompson. From reality TV fame to a heartfelt reconciliation, this duo has shown that love can weather even the stormiest of setbacks. As Zara takes centre stage on Strictly Come Dancing, Sam stands as her biggest cheerleader.

Zara McDermott has put the blame on her Strictly Come Dancing co-star Graziano Di Prima for her nasty injury ahead of the live shows.

Made in Chelsea star Lucy Watson has announced she is expecting her first child with husband James Dunmore. The 32-year-old shared the news in a picture posted to her Instagram page of her holding her pregnant stomach.

Former Made In Chelsea star Lucy Watson announced that she is expecting her first child with husband and reality star James Dunmore as the couple broke the news to their followers on social media on Wednesday.