The BBC has responded after it was reported that two Strictly Come Dancing stars have been accused of taking cocaine.
The broadcaster is claimed to have employed an exterior legislation agency to probe the drug-taking allegations, which a supply stated had been “well-known” on the present, The Solar on Sunday experiences.
The claims had been reportedly made on behalf of movie star contestant Wynne Evans in a authorized submission to the BBC in March.
“It would not be appropriate for us to comment further.”
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The allegations printed in The Solar on Sunday embrace a supply saying that one Strictly star had informed one other a couple of third movie star on the present: “Have you seen their pupils… they’re off their face.”
“The BBC have known about these allegations for some time, and acknowledged receiving them. Now they are taking firm action,” the supply reportedly stated.
The 2 people accused of drug taking haven’t been named.
It’s the newest disaster to hit the BBC and Strictly.
In July final yr, Amanda Abbington accused Strictly dancer Giovanni Pernice of “abusive or threatening behaviour”. The actress, who was paired with Pernice, withdrew from the present in 2023.
The BBC upheld “some, but not all” of the allegations, with Abbington describing an apology from the company as a “vindication”, whereas Pernice denied displaying “abusive or threatening behaviour”.
In the identical month, Strictly skilled dancer, Graziano Di Prima confirmed he was leaving the present amid experiences of alleged misconduct.
Individually, Laura Whitmore alleged “inappropriate behaviour” throughout her time on the present.
In January this yr, Welsh opera singer Wynne Evans made “inappropriate and unacceptable” feedback on the Strictly Come Dancing dwell tour launch, for which he later apologised.
