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Strictly star ‘arrested on suspicion of rape’

The individual was arrested in London on 13 October
The individual was arrested in London on 13 October (BBC)
  • A male Strictly Come Dancing star has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of rape.
  • The individual was arrested in London on 13 October, with the alleged incident occurring in Hertfordshire during 2024, The Sun reports.
  • Hertfordshire Police confirmed the arrest, stating the man was released on police bail and inquiries are continuing.
  • The alleged victim was not a contestant or professional dancer associated with the show.
  • This incident follows the arrest of another male Strictly star in August on suspicion of rape and "non-consensual intimate image abuse".
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