Strictly star will not face rape charges, police say

Strictly Come Dancing Star to Avoid Rape Charges

Hertfordshire Police confirmed that an unidentified participant from the BBC dance competition will not be charged with rape. The man, arrested on 13 October 2025, was released on bail following an investigation. After consulting with the Crown Prosecution Service, detectives concluded there wasn’t enough evidence to pursue charges.

Arrest Context and Bail Extension

The arrest occurred during the show’s most recent season, which runs from September to December. Filmed at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, the competition saw the man detained on suspicion of sexual assault. His bail was later extended until 7 April 2026 to allow further inquiries.

“There will be no criminal charges brought against an individual arrested by Hertfordshire Constabulary on Monday 13 October 2025 on suspicion of rape,” stated the police in a statement.

According to The Sun, the alleged incident took place after a BBC event. The victim was not a contestant or professional dancer but had met the man through his involvement in the program. The development is unrelated to the current series.

“The man was also suspected of non-consensual intimate image abuse,” noted the Metropolitan Police when he was arrested in August, two months prior to the latest incident.

This follows another arrest linked to the show, where a different individual was detained earlier in the year. The exact role of that person in the program remains unclear. The BBC competition continues to be a popular event, with its filming location in Hertfordshire remaining a key detail in the narrative.