Zara McDermott is ‘slowly getting there’ as she recovers from her Strictly Come Dancing injuries.
The documentary maker, 27, became the first former Love Islander to appear on the BBC show last year but fractured her tibia during rehearsals.
And on Saturday, she shared a selfie from the gym as she told followers how she was getting on in terms of her recovering.
She wrote on Instagram: ‘slowly getting there with my strength again!’
The TV star struck a confident pose in the mirror selfie and looked sensational in her tiny pink gym outfit made up of bra and shorts.
Zara McDermott is ‘slowly getting there’ as she recovers from her Strictly Come Dancing injuries.
The documentary maker, 27, became the first former Love Islander to appear on the BBC Latin and ballroom show last year but fractured her tibia during rehearsals
She showed off her toned legs and gave a pout in the empowering photo and looked in very high spirits.
Zara picked up the nasty injury while preparing for a performance with her professional partner Graziano Di Prima, and despite being in agonising pain, pushed through to compete in the dance-off.
According to sources, Zara was unaware she’d suffered the injury until she sought medical help after being eliminated from the show, and it was only recently revealed to show bosses when she was interviewed about Graziano’s conduct.
Graziano was sacked by Strictly bosses earlier this month after it was alleged footage emerged that showed him physically and verbally abusing Zara in training.
According to The Sun, Zara relied on painkillers to get through her ten-hour training sessions with Graziano, with the pair agreeing to plough on and compete in the dance-off, before being voted off the show in Halloween Week.
Zara was then reportedly taken to hospital, where an X-Ray revealed she had severe ligament damage plus a stress fracture on her left tibia.
Zara is thought to have told BBC bosses of the ‘rigorous’ training sessions she endured while paired with Graziano on the show
Zara reportedly suffered a leg fracture during training for the BBC show with professional partner Graziano Di Prima (pictured)
A source said: ‘She started developing a really bad, niggly pain in her left leg at training. The pain got worse and by the last few weeks, she was in agony, popping painkillers before, during and after sessions.
‘She made Graziano aware of her discomfort but he was pretty adamant they needed to crack on.
‘Obviously they both wanted to get the highest scores possible, and unfortunately she pushed through the pain. She wasn’t seen to by medics on site, and production weren’t aware of the extent of her injury.’
Zara is thought to have told BBC bosses of the ‘rigorous’ training sessions she endured while paired with Graziano on the show.
According to show insiders, video footage of Graziano mistreating Zara gave bosses no choice but to cancel his contract.
Addressing his departure on Instagram, Graziano wrote: ‘I deeply regret the events that led to my departure from Strictly. My intense passion and determination to win might have affected my training regime. Respecting the BBC HR process, I understand it’s best for the show that I step away.’
He continued: ‘While there are aspects of this story involving external influences that I can’t discuss at this time, I remain committed to being strong for my family and friends. I wish the Strictly family and the BBC nothing but success in the future.’
He concluded the post: ‘I also want to thank everyone who has supported my career, both professionally and personally. When the time is right, I will share my story.’
