Strictly star will not face rape charges, police say

Strictly Star Avoids Rape Charges, Police Confirm

Hertfordshire Police have confirmed that a male celebrity from the BBC dance competition will not be charged with rape. The individual, whose identity has not been disclosed, was detained on suspicion of the offense in October 2025 and released on bail. Detectives concluded there was “not enough evidence” to proceed with formal charges, after consulting with the Crown Prosecution Service.

The arrest followed an investigation into allegations that the man was accused of raping a woman following a BBC event. According to The Sun, the victim was not a contestant or professional dancer on the show but had connected with the individual through their involvement in the program. This case is unrelated to the latest season of Strictly Come Dancing, which airs from September to December and is filmed at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood.

“There will be no criminal charges brought against the individual arrested by Hertfordshire Constabulary on Monday, 13 October 2025, on suspicion of rape,” the police stated. “Bail was extended until Tuesday, 7 April 2026, to allow further inquiries. Early advice from prosecutors indicated insufficient grounds for legal action.”

Earlier in the year, another person linked to the popular show had also been arrested in August on similar charges. The Metropolitan Police noted at the time that this individual was also suspected of “non-consensual intimate image abuse.” The role of this second person in the program remains unclear.

Additional reporting by Noor Nanji.