No charges for Strictly Come Dancing star after rape arrest

The Strictly Come Dancing star was arrested last October. <i>(Image: BBC)</i>
The Strictly Come Dancing star was arrested last October. (Image: BBC)
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A Strictly Come Dancing star who was arrested on suspicion of rape in Hertfordshire will face no charges, police has confirmed.

A man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested in London by Herts police last October over an alleged incident in November 2024.

It was claimed that the alleged victim was not a contestant or professional dancer on the long-running BBC One show.

After a lengthy investigation, the force has confirmed that no charges will be brought against the individual after detectives "determined that there was insufficient evidence to bring forward criminal charges".

"There will be no criminal charges brought against an individual arrested by Hertfordshire Constabulary in London on Monday, October 13, 2025 on suspicion of rape," a spokesperson said.

"The man, who had his bail extended on Tuesday, January 6, until Tuesday, April 7, 2026, to allow further enquiries to take place, will face no further action.

"Early advice was sought from the Crown Prosecution Service, but detectives determined that there was insufficient evidence to bring forward criminal charges."

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