Strictly Rocked by Another Serious Allegation
So, there’s been another major shock surrounding Strictly Come Dancing , and it’s one that’s left the entire show under some intense scrutiny. An unnamed star from the hit BBC programme has been arrested on suspicion of raping a woman following a BBC event. This incident, which police say took place in Hertfordshire during 2024, has added yet another layer to a series of controversies the show has already been dealing with in recent years.
According to reports, the man was arrested in London on 13 October and later released on police bail while the investigation continues. What’s being emphasised by both police and the BBC is that the woman involved was not a contestant or a professional dancer. However, she had met the man because of his participation in the show, which keeps the focus tightly on Strictly’s environment and the circumstances surrounding its stars.
Naturally, the BBC is declining to comment publicly, repeatedly stating that it would be inappropriate to say anything during an active police investigation. And honestly, that’s standard procedure — but the timing couldn’t be worse for a show already struggling with several highly publicised scandals.
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This arrest comes just months after another male star from Strictly was detained on suspicion of rape as well as a separate allegation involving “non-consensual intimate image abuse.” None of the individuals in either case have been named for legal reasons, but the back-to-back incidents have put BBC leadership in a difficult position. Insiders quoted in several reports even describe the situation as a “nightmare” for the organisation.
To make matters more complicated, Strictly has faced a string of other controversies involving cast behaviour — everything from bullying allegations against Giovanni Pernice to the firing of professional dancer Graziano Di Prima for gross misconduct. There have even been investigations launched into alleged drug use by some cast members earlier this year. All of this has combined to create a sense that the show’s behind-the-scenes culture is being questioned more seriously than ever before.
And in the midst of all this turmoil, long-time hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced they were stepping down, adding to the pressure on the BBC to stabilise the programme before its next series in 2026. Internally, the corporation has already rolled out new safeguarding measures — things like chaperones in rehearsal rooms and additional welfare staff — but even senior BBC figures have admitted that more revelations could still surface.
For now, the investigation continues, with Hertfordshire Police confirming that inquiries are ongoing and making it clear that no further comments will be made until there’s progress. But one thing is certain: Strictly Come Dancing , a show that built its reputation on glitter, ballroom charm and family-friendly entertainment, is now facing one of the most challenging chapters in its two-decade history.
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