Dancing Star from Strictly Come Dancing apprehended for grave accusation
The Metropolitan Police has confirmed the arrest of a man, believed to be a star of the popular BBC entertainment show Strictly Come Dancing, on suspicion of rape and non-consensual intimate image abuse. The arrest took place on Friday, August 22.
The investigation into the allegations is a joint operation with Hertfordshire Constabulary and is still in its early stages. The BBC has remained silent on the ongoing police investigation, but enquiries regarding the allegations are ongoing.
This latest scandal comes after a Strictly Come Dancing star was arrested on charges of suspicion of rape. The identity of the male star is yet to be confirmed, but it is known that he has been quizzed about a report of rape and non-consensual intimate image abuse.
The arrest is related to a third-party allegation of sexual and drug-related offences. Last year, two dancers stepped down from Strictly Come Dancing due to "bullying" claims, adding to the series' recent troubles.
While the new series of Strictly Come Dancing is scheduled to launch on BBC One late next month, there are reports suggesting a one-week change in dance partners for celebrities. This potential change, if implemented, could potentially ruffle some feathers on the show, as it is said to "spice up" the show. However, a BBC spokesperson has denied this report.
The one-week change is reported by The Sun, but it is not confirmed by the BBC. Contestant Wynne Evans lost all of his BBC work due to a lewd remark during a publicity event, highlighting the strict standards expected of the show's participants.
The victim in the case is being supported by specialist officers, and anyone with any information related to the investigation is urged to come forward to the police. The Met Police encourages anyone who has been a victim of non-consensual intimate image abuse to report it to them.
The show's producers have not yet commented on the ongoing police investigation or the potential one-week change in dance partners. The public will have to wait and see how these developments affect the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing.
