Strictly Come Dancing star ‘arrested on suspicion of rape’

The Strictly Come Dancing star has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of rape.

A man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested in October over an alleged incident last year. Sun.

The alleged victim was not a contestant or professional dancer, the newspaper added.

Hertfordshire Police confirmed the arrest and said investigations were ongoing.

power told Sun: “A man arrested on suspicion of rape in London on Monday, October 13, has been released on police bail pending investigation.

“The allegations relate to an incident in Hertfordshire in 2024.

“In the meantime, investigations by officers from Hertfordshire Constabulary’s Public Protection team will continue.

“Given the nature of the allegations, it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time.”

A BBC spokesman said: “It would be inappropriate to comment on an ongoing police investigation.”

It comes after another male star of the BBC show was arrested on suspicion of rape in August.

The man in his 30s, whose name was not disclosed, was also detained for a separate crime, alleging “non-consensual abuse of private image”.