Overview
- A man linked to the BBC series was arrested in London on 13 October on suspicion of rape relating to an alleged incident in Hertfordshire in 2024.
- The suspect cannot be named for legal reasons, and the complainant is not a contestant or professional dancer from the show.
- Hertfordshire Constabulary confirmed the arrest and said the man was released on police bail while the investigation continues.
- The development follows another recent arrest of a male figure connected to the programme less than three months ago on a similar allegation.
- A BBC spokesperson said it would not be appropriate to comment, as media reports highlighted ongoing safeguarding pressures on the show.