Strictly Come Dancing star arrested on suspicion of rape in fresh blow for scandal-hit show just weeks before series returns to screens

A dance star was arrested on suspicion of rape.

The male suspect was reportedly tested by the police on allegations involving intimate image abuse of non -consent ‘.

Met spokesman told Sun on Sunday: ‘On Friday, August2, the officers arrested a man on suspicion of abuse of rape and intimate image abuse.

This is in the early stages of a joint investigation and investigation with Hertfordshire Constabulary, but we want anyone to come to us with any information.

The arrest follows the third party’s claim on sexual and drug -related crimes. The questions continue. ‘

MET police also added that the sacrifice of rape was supported by expert officers.

A BBC spokesman: ‘It would not be appropriate to comment on an ongoing police investigation’.

‘There is nothing to claim that this is definitely related to production,’ they added.

Only weeks before the 2025 series returns to the screen, the scandal hit show is the biggest crisis that should be encountered.

During the last series, 53 -year -old Wynne Evans accused of inappropriate behavior and was forced to apologize to make an unacceptable sexual promise on the stage at a press event. He rejected it was a sexual word, but was later dismissed by the BBC.

In 2023, 51 -year -old Amanda Abbington, 34 -year -old Giovanni Pernice’den ‘unnecessary, abusive, ruthless and bad’ complained.

While being cleaned from the ‘overwhelming majority of the allegations, an investigation He supported some of the complaints of verbal bullying and harassment.

In the same year, 28 -year -old Love Island contestant Zara McDermott, 31 -year -old Graziano Di Prima, who agreed to kick the documentary manufacturer in the education room after his experience remained ‘incredibly troubled’.

The publisher launched an investigation into the family show, claiming that two of the stars were using cocaine.

Someone It is suspected that the stars in the drug investigation also drink while working on the show after the smell of crew. alcohol in your breath.

Only weeks before the 2025 series returned to the screen, the biggest crisis of the scandal hit show should be encountered

The publisher launched an investigation into the family show, claiming that two of the stars use cocaine

It is suspected that one of the stars involved in the drug investigation was drinking on the show after sniffing alcohol in the breath of the crew (Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly were seen)

Sun He claimed that the unnamed couple had taken class A substance and that it was definitely known to be one of the artists.

The broadcast is now reported that the team’s young members were asked to take care of them during the last year’s demonstration and seek signs that they were drinking during working hours.

A TV said the inside: ‘The person is famous for loving the party, and this is a big problem when it affects their ability to do the job in a safe and professional way.

‘This is not just about being illegal or legal, but about the BBC’s workplace policies and how some individuals’ behavior can affect their colleagues.

‘In a very physical show like certainly, with many sets and moving parts, the idea of ​​being drunk in any way is completely unacceptable.’

Until 2023, a member of the crew, which was reported to have worked in the show for a decade, broke the wild behind the stage parties they claimed to have filled with drinks and drugs.

He said Sun: ‘The main party is on the site at Elstree after finishing the shooting of the live show. Boosing and drug receiving drugs until 3 o’clock, sometimes until 4 am. The outside smoking area is an activity hive. Cocain is taken there ‘.

He claimed that drug use was so widespread in the show, when he found a suspicious white dust bag, a senior producer, a senior producer, said to leave it at my desk because he could not even lift a eyebrow.

This comes in the midst of the revelation that the publisher rented a law firm to investigate the allegations of receiving drugs by two people.

The staff continued to claim the annual special feature of the show at the Blackpool Tower (Picture) Ballroom.

The staff also said that the show was a ‘big party night’, especially the annual special feature taken at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom.

“ Cocaine was offered by a star in a demonstration party. A lot of people would go back to the hotel. It was just a closed party for player and crew. It continued until 05:00 in the morning, even crazy until 6 am. People were wired and you could see them in their eyes’.

A BBC spokesman Daily Mail said: ‘We have clear protocols and policies to deal with serious complaints with us. If they have concerns, we always encourage people to talk to us. It is not appropriate for us to comment more. ‘

BBC bosses, the program, among the allegations of cocaine, the hit dance show will offer professional support to two stars.

The publisher, drug use in the show ‘well -known’ by two people said that the allegations of receiving drugs rented a law office.

The allegations were reported to be legally presented to the BBC by the law firm Russells in March on behalf of former contestant Wynne Evans.

A source told the newspaper: ‘BBC really takes the allegations seriously. The bosses are aware of these two stars and have a care task to make sure they are good.

‘According to the BBC policy, the special professional support option will be on the table and will be presented.’

During the last series, 53 -year -old Wynne Evans accused of inappropriate behavior and was forced to apologize to make an unacceptable sexual promise on the stage at a press event. Rejected that this was a sexual word, but later dismissed by BBC

In July last year, Amanda Abbington’s professional dancer Giovanni accused Giovanni Pernice with ‘unnecessary, ruthless and average behavior’ (in the picture, with Giovanni in September 2023)

Elsewhere, in advanced scandals for BBC, Gregg Wallace was recently rejected from Masterchef.

Auxiliary star John Torode [left] Twenty years later, he was dismissed on the allegations that he used the N-Kelime, which he claimed to be ‘absolutely remembering’.

According to more discussion, Naga Munchetty, who recently was accused of bullying a young colleague, was reported to be able to conduct an investigation from the BBC bosses.

‘Although there is no drug test in the main show, the bosses are thinking of bringing random controls for the next year.

The BBC must be sure that nothing illegal does not continue. Everything depends on what the investigation finds. ‘

Elsewhere, in advanced scandals for BBC, Gregg Wallace was recently rejected from Masterchef.

John Torode, a joint star, was dismissed after the allegations that he used the word N, which he claimed to be ‘absolutely not remembering’ later.

In separate discussions, Naga Munchetty, who recently was accused of bullying a young colleague, may be reportedly an investigation from the BBC bosses.

Sun, 50 -year -old BBC breakfast server ‘examination’ was placed.

A source said that higher levels of higher levels and expressed his concerns about the ‘hard’ and ‘bullying’ behavior and Radio 5 live show at the breakfast show.