A Strictly Come Dancing star has been 𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 by police on suspicion of r.a.p.i.n.g a woman last year after the pair met due to the star’s participation on the show

A Strictly Come Dancing star has been 𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 on suspicion of 𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘦. According to reports a woman met the man due to his participation on the scandal-hit BBC programme. The report comes less than three months after a star of the BBC show was 𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 for rape.

The alleged incident is said to have taken place last year. The woman who made the allegation was not a contestant or a professional dancer on the programme.

The man cannot be named for legal reasons. The man was 𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 on Monday, October 13, on suspicion of 𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘦 and remains under investigation. A source close to the programme said: “This is an absolute nightmare for the BBC – a heartbreaking situation.

“Bosses have done their utmost to steady the ship and make the show as scandal-free as possible, and yet now this has happened.” They added that bosses at the BBC are taking the allegation “seriously” and will be offering support to those involved.

Meanwhile, another source told The Sun: “The series is due to go ahead as scheduled in 2026 but, of course, safeguarding measures are at the heart of all BBC shows in this current climate. And we will always adapt as necessary.”

Hertfordshire Police said: “A man was released on police bail under investigation having been 𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 in London on Monday 13 October on suspicion of 𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘦.

“The allegations relate to an incident which happened in Hertfordshire during 2024. Meanwhile inquiries by officers from Hertfordshire Constabulary’s Public Protection team will continue. Given the nature of the allegations, it would be inappropriate to make any further comment at this time.”

A spokesperson for the BBC told the Mirror: “It would not be appropriate to comment on an ongoing police investigation.”