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An unnamed Strictly Come Dancing star has allegedly been arrested on suspicion of rape in the latest scandal to hit the BBC’s flagship entertainment show.
An investigation is already underway following allegations of drug use among some of the show’s stars, after a year in which two dancers stepped down amid ‘bullying’ claims and contestant Wynne Evans lost all of his BBC work for a lewd remark during a publicity event.
The Sun says that a male star of the show – it is unclear whether it is a professional dancer, a current or former contestant, or a crew member – has been quizzed about a report of rape and “non-consensual intimate image abuse”.
A spokesman for the Met Police told the newspaper: “On Friday, August 22, officers arrested a man on suspicion of rape and non-consensual intimate image abuse.
“This is a joint investigation with Hertfordshire Constabulary and while the investigation is in its early stages, we urge anyone with any information to come forward to us.
“The arrest follows a third party allegation of sexual and drug-related offences. Enquiries are ongoing and the victim is being supported by specialist officers.”
A BBC spokesman said: “It would not be appropriate to comment on an ongoing police investigation.”
The new series of Strictly Come Dancing is due to launch on BBC One late next month.
