Reality TV
Show
'So You Think You Can Dance's Alex Da Silva gets 10-year jail sentence
Published Saturday, Jan 28 2012, 20:39 GMT | By Zeba Blay | 3 comments
© c.20thC.Fox/Everett/Rex Features
The conviction comes after several former dance students of Da Silva's came forward with allegations of rape and sexual assault during salsa lessons in 2009.
Da Silva, who was featured in the first four seasons of the Fox dancing competition show, was convicted for one count of rape and one count of assault. When finished with his prison sentence, Da Silva will also be ordered to register as a public sex offender, TMZ reports.
The defence attorney handling Da Silva's case maintains that he is innocent, saying that the victims in question have exaggerated their allegations.
Fox has yet to issue an official statement on the sentence.
In 2009, Shane Sparks, also a former choreographer on So You Think You Can Dance, was charged with felony child molestation.
3 comments
Loading...
Related Stories
Tube Talk
This Week's Must-See TVOur regular picks for the shows that cannot be missed in the next seven days.
TV Interviews
'Apprentice' Adam blasts 'superfan' JadeThe latest fired candidate also reveals that he was behind Azhar's tiny shorts.
TV Ratings
'Long Lost Family' finish seen by 4.5mLong Lost Family bows out with a solid 4.5m for ITV1 in the 9pm hour.
TV Recaps
'Homeland' finale: Have your sayHomeland's incredible finale is reviewed by Digital Spy. Share your verdict.
