A star from Strictly Come Dancing has been arrested on suspicion of rape, police have confirmed.
Hertfordshire Police said the arrest relates to an alleged incident that took place in the county last year. The suspect, who has not been named publicly, was taken into custody as part of an ongoing investigation.
The news has sent shockwaves through the entertainment world, coming at a time when the BBC dance show has already been facing intense scrutiny over the conduct of some of its professional dancers.
Strictly has had a turbulent period recently, with a number of complaints and controversies surrounding behind-the-scenes behaviour on the show. The BBC launched a formal review of its duty of care processes after multiple allegations emerged about the treatment of celebrity contestants by professional partners.
Hertfordshire Police confirmed the arrest but have not released further details about the identity of the individual involved or the specific circumstances of the alleged incident. The person arrested has since been released under investigation, meaning the case remains open while enquiries continue.
No charges have been brought at this stage.
The BBC has so far declined to comment on the arrest. Strictly Come Dancing remains one of the most watched programmes on British television, regularly pulling in millions of viewers during its autumn run.
Anyone with information relevant to the investigation has been urged to contact Hertfordshire Police directly.