Latest info online has shown that an un unnamed contestant from Strictly Come Dancing has been detained on suspicion of sexual assault, and that is being taken up by the authorities.
The Metropolitan Police announced that the individual, who was apprehended on Friday, is also under investigation for “non-consensual intimate image exploitation. ” He was granted bail on Saturday.
A BBC representative informed BBC News that it would not be suitable to comment on an ongoing police inquiry.
It is understood that this incident is not connected to the forthcoming season of Strictly, which is set to commence in a few weeks and is currently in production.
The specific role of the detained individual within the program remains unclear until now.
The statement from the Met indicated that the arrest comes after a third-party allegation of sexual and drug-related offenses.
It further stated: “This is a collaborative investigation with Hertfordshire Constabulary, and while the inquiry is in its initial stages, we encourage anyone with pertinent information to contact us.”
The individual has been released on bail until a date in late November, and police offers have also clarified that.
Strictly, which has been broadcast since 2004 and primarily filmed at Elstree Studios, has encountered numerous controversies in recent years regarding the conduct of some of its professionals and celebrity participants. That may put a strain on the show in the future.
In a related matter, the BBC initiated an investigation earlier this month into alleged substance use by two of the show’s stars, who have not been disclosed.
Earlier this month, the Met stated that it was examining allegations of drug use on the popular dance series.
