The BBC is understood to be in a tailspin over the future of Strictly Come Dancing following its latest crisis. The popular dancing show should be gearing up for another glitter-soaked finale – but instead, the BBC is wrestling with one of the darkest periods in the show’s history. Senior figures are now reportedly locked in tense discussions about whether the format can continue untouched after yet another scandal exploded behind the scenes.

The corporation was rocked by allegations that a Strictly star had raped a woman after a BBC event. The suspect, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested last month in connection with an alleged incident that occurred in 2024. The scandal has reportedly left senior BBC figures split. Some bosses are allegedly adamant the show must go

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