Strictly star will not face rape charges, police say

Strictly star will not face rape charges, police say

Hertfordshire Police confirmed that a celebrity from the BBC dance competition, who was detained on suspicion of rape in October 2025, will not be charged. The individual, whose name has not been disclosed, was arrested on 13 October and released on bail. Further inquiries were allowed by extending his bail to 7 April 2026.

“There will be no criminal charges brought against an individual arrested by Hertfordshire Constabulary in London on Monday 13 October 2025 on suspicion of rape,” the police stated. “Early advice was sought from the Crown Prosecution Service, but detectives determined that there was insufficient evidence to proceed with criminal action.”

The Sun had previously reported that the man was accused of raping a woman following a BBC event. However, the woman involved was not a contestant or a professional dancer on the show. She was connected to the individual through his participation in the competition. The latest decision does not pertain to the most recent series of Strictly Come Dancing.

Earlier this year, another person linked to the BBC dance show was also arrested in August on similar charges. The Metropolitan Police indicated at the time that the suspect was also under investigation for non-consensual intimate image abuse. The role of this individual in the programme remains unclear.

The BBC dance competition, which broadcasts from September to December, is produced at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. The current development follows the conclusion of investigations into the alleged incident.