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Zara was all smiles for the camera as she placed her hands on her dance partner Graziano’s chest, who posed looking away from the lens.<\/p>\n
The professional dancer looked every inch a smart gentleman in a dark grey suit worn over a light-coloured rollneck top.<\/p>\n
As part of their OK! Magazine shoot, the pair discussed their Strictly Come Dancing journey together so far.<\/p>\n
Zara revealed that in order to achieve her best, she has been spending up to 12 hours in rehearsals.<\/p>\n
She spilled: “For a complete novice non-dancer like me, it\u2019s very intense to try and get something as perfect as you possibly can.<\/p>\n
Don’t Miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n \u201cI get to training just before 8am, we grab something really quick for lunch and keep going until sometimes 6, 8, 9pm. I go to sleep and repeat the next day. This is my life at the moment.\u201d<\/p>\n Lengthy days in the training room have been known to take a toll on relationships in the past, however Zara says boyfriend Sam Thompson has been her biggest support.<\/p>\n She added: “You have to put the hours into training. You have to be really dedicated.<\/p>\n “Even when I get home, I\u2019m watching my routine over and over again. Sam is amazing, he literally watches with me and I show him videos from the day.\u201d<\/p>\n As for Graziano, 29, his wife Giada Lini is also a professional dancer and is busy training celebrities in Italy.<\/p>\n There doesn’t seem to be a hint of jealously on either sides, as Graziano revealed Zara speaks to his wife more than he does.<\/p>\n He spilled: \u201cShe\u2019s part of my family. I think she sends more messages to my wife than me.\u201d<\/p>\n This weekend, the pair will perform an American Smooth to Can\u2019t Fight The Moonlight by LeAnn Rimes.<\/p>\n
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