Strictly star takes swipe at Zara McDermott after Graziano Di Prima ‘kicked and hit’ her [Video]

Edwina Currie has seemingly taken aim at Zara McDermott after saying influencers ‘don’t realise how much hard work goes into’ working on Strictly Come Dancing.

The former MP, 77, appeared on the long-running BBC dancing series in 2011, where she was paired with professional dancer Vincent Simone.

However, they were the first couple to be eliminated that season.

More than a decade after her brief stint on the show, Edwina has questioned the work ethic of social media stars who are cast on the series.

Appearing on Good Morning Britain on Thursday alongside Reverend Richard Coles to discuss their experiences on Strictly, the pair were asked about their time on the show following reports that professional dancer Graziano Di Prima ‘hit and kicked’ partner Zara.

Before appearing on Strictly last year, 27-year-old Zara had starred on Love Island, The X Factor: Celebrity and Made in Chelseabefore going on to front a string of …