Strictly star will not face rape charges, police say

Strictly star will not face rape charges, police say

Hertfordshire Police confirmed on Tuesday that an unnamed celebrity from the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing program, arrested last year on suspicion of rape, will not be charged. The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, was taken into custody on 13 October 2025 and released on bail pending further investigation. Detectives, after consulting with the Crown Prosecution Service, concluded there was “not enough evidence” to proceed with criminal action.

“There will be no criminal charges brought against an individual arrested by Hertfordshire Constabulary in London on Monday 13 October 2025 on suspicion of rape,” the police stated. “The man, who had his bail extended until today, Tuesday 7 April 2026, will face no further legal steps.”

At the time of the arrest, The Sun reported that the man was accused of raping a woman following a BBC event. The woman involved was not a contestant or professional dancer on the show, but had met him through his participation in the competition. The BBC’s dance series, which runs from September to December, is filmed at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.

Earlier in the year, another individual linked to the popular program was also arrested on suspicion of rape in August. The Metropolitan Police added that this man was additionally under investigation for “non-consensual intimate image abuse.” It is unclear what specific role this person played in the show.

The decision to drop charges was based on early assessments by prosecutors, who found the evidence lacking. The case, however, remains connected to the broader context of the competition’s recent activities, though it is not tied to the latest series.

Additional reporting by Noor Nanji.