Strictly Come Dancing: Man arrested on suspicion of rape will not face criminal charges

Author: bbc.comPublished on: April 7, 2026Country: United Kingdom

Crime & Law

Strictly Come Dancing: Man arrested on suspicion of rape will not face criminal charges

An unnamed star from Strictly Come Dancing, arrested on October 13, 2025, on suspicion of rape, will not face criminal charges, according to Hertfordshire Police. Detectives determined there was insufficient evidence to proceed. The incident allegedly occurred after a BBC event, but the woman involved was neither a contestant nor a professional dancer on the show.

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