A Strictly Come Dancing star has been arrested on suspicion of rape, according to reports.
The unnamed man was arrested in October over an alleged incident last year but has been released on bail under investigation.
The alleged victim was not a contestant or professional dancer but its thought the two people met through the programme, according to The Sun.
Hertfordshire Police confirmed the arrest and said inquiries are continuing.
The force told The Sun: “A man was released on police bail under investigation having been arrested in London on Monday 13 October on suspicion of rape.
“The allegations relate to an incident which happened in Hertfordshire during 2024.
“Meanwhile, inquiries by officers from Hertfordshire Constabulary’s Public Protection team will continue.
“Given the nature of the allegations, it would be inappropriate to make any further comment at this time.”
A BBC spokesperson said: “It would not be appropriate to comment on an ongoing police investigation.”
The arrest comes after another male star of the BBC dance competition was previously arrested in August on suspicion of rape.
The man in his 30s, who has not been named, was also detained over a separate alleged offence of “non-consensual intimate image abuse”.
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It's understood the arrest was not related to the current production of Strictly.
A statement from the Metropolitan Police said at the time: “On Friday 22 August officers arrested a man in his 30s in east London 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 quoting 8479/22AUG.
“Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or by submitting an online form.
“The arrest follows a third-party allegation of sexual and drug-related offences.
“Enquiries are ongoing.”
A BBC spokesperson previously commented: “It would not be appropriate to comment on an ongoing police investigation.”
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