Strictly Come Dancing Star Arrested on Suspicion of Rape Amid Police Inquiry

A star from the BBC show Strictly Come Dancing was arrested on suspicion of rape and non-consensual intimate image abuse, marking a significant crisis for the program ahead of its 2025 series. The arrest is part of a joint investigation between the Metropolitan Police and Hertfordshire Constabulary, following third-party allegations of sexual and drug-related offences. This investigation is separate from an ongoing BBC-led inquiry into claims of drug abuse by some cast members, including suspicions of cocaine use and alcohol consumption during work. The alleged rape victim is receiving support from specialist officers, and authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward. The scandal adds to a series of controversies surrounding the show, including past allegations of inappropriate behavior and bullying by cast members. The BBC has declined to comment on the ongoing police investigation.