A male Strictly Come Dancing star has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of raping a lady in 2024 in a brand new blow for the hit BBC dancing present

A star of hit BBC present Strictly Come Dancing has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of rape.

The claims relate to an incident in 2024 after a BBC occasion, with The Solar claiming {that a} man, who can’t be named for authorized causes, was arrested.

The girl who claims she was attacked was not reportedly a dancer or superstar contestant on Strictly.

Hertfordshire Police confirmed an arrest, stating: “A person was launched on police bail underneath investigation having been arrested in London on Monday 13 October on suspicion of rape.

“The allegations relate to an incident which occurred in Hertfordshire throughout 2024.

“In the meantime inquiries by officers from Hertfordshire Constabulary’s Public Safety group will proceed.

“Given the character of the allegations, it might be inappropriate to make any additional remark presently.”

A spokesperson for the BBC informed the Mirror: “It might not be applicable to touch upon an ongoing police investigation.”

Hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly introduced final month that they’ll depart the hit BBC dancing present on the finish of the present collection, with some hypothesis that the BBC could pause the present as soon as this season is completed.

A supply informed The Solar : “That is an absolute nightmare for the BBC – a heartbreaking state of affairs.

“Bosses have performed their utmost to regular the ship and make the present as scandal-free as potential, and but now this has occurred.

“The BBC is taking this very ­significantly and can completely supply help to all involved.”

Should you’ve been the sufferer of sexual assault, you possibly can entry assist and assets by way of www.rapecrisis.org.uk or calling the nationwide phone helpline on 0808 802 9999