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”.
If you’ve been the victim of sexual assault, you can access help and resources via www. rapecrisis. org. uk or calling the national telephone helpline on 0808 802 9999
Source: Mirror
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