The BBC has launched an inside investigation into ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ following recent allegations of drug use on set, reigniting turmoil across the flagship present.
The Solar reported that two unnamed stars have been accused of taking cocaine, prompting the broadcaster to rent an exterior authorized agency to guide the probe.
BBC launches investigation into ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ amid drug use allegations
“We’ve got clear protocols and insurance policies in place for coping with any severe grievance raised with us,” a BBC spokeswoman advised Deadline. “We’d at all times encourage individuals to talk to us if they’ve considerations. It might not be applicable for us to remark additional.”
Deadline reported that the authorized staff will report on to an inside BBC unit dealing with the matter.
In line with The Solar, the unique accusations stemmed from a authorized submission made months in the past by Russells legislation agency on behalf of former contestant Wynne Evans. The declare alleges that two people—whose identities haven’t been disclosed, nor whether or not they’re skilled dancers or celeb members—used cocaine, and that the behaviour was “well-known on set”.
Evans, who was lately let go from his BBC radio present after being caught on digicam making a lewd remark throughout the Strictly reside tour, commented on Instagram: “It breaks my coronary heart to say the BBC has determined to not renew my contract so I received’t be returning to my radio present.”
This newest scandal follows final 12 months’s controversy involving skilled dancers, together with Giovanni Pernice, whose dispute with ex-partner Amanda Abbington turned public amid an inside BBC inquiry. On the time, the broadcaster applied new welfare insurance policies in hopes of enhancing the office setting.
Now, with its twenty third season approaching, ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ finds itself as soon as once more battling to guard its repute.
