[Benjamin]

An unnamed star from Strictly Come Dancing has been arrested on suspicion of rape.

Hertfordshire Police said the man, who was arrested last month, had been released on bail under investigation.

A BBC spokesperson told BBC News: "It would not be appropriate to comment on an ongoing police investigation."

According to the Sun, external, the man is alleged to have raped a woman after a BBC event.

The newspaper says the woman was not a contestant or professional dancer on the show, but had met the man due to his participation in the competition.

It is understood the development is not related to the current series of Strictly.

In a statement, Hertfordshire Police said: "A man was released on police bail under investigation having been arrested in London on Monday 13 October on suspicion of rape."

The police force said the allegations related to an incident which happened in Hertfordshire.

"Meanwhile inquiries by officers from Hertfordshire Constabulary's Public Protection team will continue.

"Given the nature of the allegations, it would be inappropriate to make any further comment at this time."

It comes after another man involved with the hit BBC dance show was also arrested on suspicion of rape in August.

The Metropolitan Police said the man was also suspected of "non-consensual intimate image abuse".
It is not known what role that individual had in the programme.

Strictly, which has aired since 2004 and is predominantly filmed at Elstree Studios, has faced multiple controversies over the past few years relating to the behaviour of some of its professionals and celebrity guests.

Separately, the BBC launched an investigation earlier this year into alleged drug use by two of the show's stars, who have not been named.

In August, the Met said it was investigating allegations of drug use on the hit dance show.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgmgyrdlxdo

[Ammi]

…I skimmed over this story this morning and it’s weird because it says that it isn’t a celebrity and it isn’t a professional dancer…so…?..the panel of judges or someone behind the scenes…?…

[Nicky91]

so maybe someone who recently got sacked by the BBC? considering they say

It is understood the development is not related to the current series of Strictly.

probably someone behind the scenes

[AnnieK]

Originally Posted by Ammi

…I skimmed over this story this morning and it’s weird because it says that it isn’t a celebrity and it isn’t a professional dancer…so…?..the panel of judges or someone behind the scenes…?…

I think it means the victim was not a celeb or dancer but she met the attacker because of his involvement in the show?

[Strictly Jake]

Its noone currently on the show so not the judges nor the professionals. But it could have been one of past professionals or maybe even a past celebrity. Could even be someone behind the scenes of the show. Either way I wouldn't like to speculate with Names or anything like that. It seems strictly has been getting constant bad press this last couple of years. I can see it taking a break

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Ammi

…I skimmed over this story this morning and it’s weird because it says that it isn’t a celebrity and it isn’t a professional dancer…so…?..the panel of judges or someone behind the scenes…?…

Nah, it says a star

”An unnamed star from Strictly Come Dancing has been arrested on suspicion of rape.”

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

I think it means the victim was not a celeb or dancer but she met the attacker because of his involvement in the show?

…ahhhh, that’s more clear then, Annie…I didn’t understand what was meant…

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

I think it means the victim was not a celeb or dancer but she met the attacker because of his involvement in the show?

Originally Posted by Benjamin

Nah, it says a star

”An unnamed star from Strictly Come Dancing has been arrested on suspicion of rape.”

…yeah, I understand now, it makes sense…

[arista]

Ben
please add 2nd

[Livia]

I'll wait for the full story...

[Shaun]

Is this anything to do with the supposed arrest/interrogation of

Spoiler:

That guy from Eastenders who was in last series... Jamie is it?

[Nicky91]

Originally Posted by Shaun

Is this anything to do with the supposed arrest/interrogation of

Spoiler:

That guy from Eastenders who was in last series... Jamie is it?

Spoiler:

when two minds think alike, i was also thinking about Jamie, and i kinda may hope he didn't do anything wrong to Michelle, considering she is such a gentle introverted sweetheart

but it would explain

Spoiler:

how he got suspended by BBC, also axed from Eastenders, rather than just based on discriminating behaviour towards handicapped people

[arista]

Ben, your Title needs

2nd Strictly star arrested on suspicion of rape

As he is the second arrest.