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Strictly Come Dancing: Man Arrested on Suspicion of Rape Will Not Face Criminal Charges
Detectives said early advice from the Crown Prosecution Service found insufficient evidence, and the man arrested in October will face no criminal charges.
- On Tuesday, Hertfordshire Police closed the rape investigation into an unnamed Strictly Come Dancing star after detectives determined there was "insufficient evidence" to proceed with criminal charges.
- Detectives originally arrested the individual on October 13, 2025, following an alleged 2024 incident, keeping him on bail while seeking advice from the Crown Prosecution Service.
- Investigators confirmed the case was unrelated to Strictly's most recent series, and the man—who remains unidentified for legal reasons—will face no further action after the inquiry.
- A source told The Sun the man "has been through hell and back" and wants his name cleared, while the BBC declined to comment on the development.
- This closure follows mounting controversy surrounding the BBC production, including a separate August 2025 arrest by the Metropolitan Police involving alleged "non-consensual intimate image abuse.
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Liverpool EchoReposted by 
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perspectivemedia.comStrictly Come Dancing Star to face no charges after rape arrest
The arrest was made in October last year
·Liverpool, United Kingdom
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The Independent (US)Strictly star arrested on suspicion of rape won’t face criminal charges
Alleged incident is claimed to have occurred after BBC event in 2024
·London, United Kingdom
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