Strictly star will not face rape charges, police say

Strictly Come Dancing Star to Avoid Rape Charges, Police Confirm

Hertfordshire Police have announced that an unnamed star from the BBC dance competition, who was detained on suspicion of rape last year, will not be charged criminally. The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, was arrested on 13 October 2025 and released on bail for further investigation. After consulting with the Crown Prosecution Service, detectives concluded there was “insufficient evidence” to pursue criminal charges, according to a statement released on Tuesday.

“There will be no criminal charges brought against an individual arrested by Hertfordshire Constabulary on Monday 13 October 2025 on suspicion of rape,” the police noted. “The man, whose bail was extended until Tuesday 7 April 2026, will face no further action.”

The Sun had previously reported that the individual was accused of sexually assaulting a woman after a BBC event. The publication clarified that the woman was not a contestant or professional dancer on the show, but had met the man through his participation in the competition. This incident is unrelated to the most recent series of Strictly Come Dancing, which airs from September to December and is filmed at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood.

Earlier in the year, another individual linked to the BBC dance series was also arrested on suspicion of rape in August. The Metropolitan Police indicated at the time that the man was additionally under investigation for “non-consensual intimate image abuse.” The exact role of this individual within the programme is yet to be determined.

Additional reporting by Noor Nanji.