An ex-BBC worker has alleged that he was provided cocaine by a Strictly Come Dancing star and that he noticed numerous its superstar contestants ‘partying’ after filming was over

A former BBC staffer has made surprising claims concerning the alleged get together tradition amongst Strictly Come Dancing stars. The nameless particular person, who spent a decade working behind the scenes on the favored dance competitors, alleged that they witnessed a number of superstar contestants partaking in wild behaviour after filming wrapped.

This reportedly included seeing stars ingesting and taking medicine.

The previous worker additionally claimed to have seen suspicious baggage of white powder, believed to be cocaine, within the smoking space and males’s bogs on two separate events. Moreover, they alleged that one of many present’s stars provided them cocaine at a celebration after filming the Blackpool stage of the competition.

A BBC spokesperson responded to the allegations, stating: “We have now clear protocols and insurance policies in place for coping with any critical grievance raised with us. We might at all times encourage folks to talk to us if they’ve considerations. It will not be acceptable for us to remark additional.”

This comes after studies emerged final week that the BBC had launched an investigation into claims that two of its stars had taken cocaine. The broadcaster has enlisted regulation agency Pinsent Masons to research the allegations, studies the Mirror.

A supply revealed: “The BBC is taking the allegations actually critically. Bosses are conscious of the 2 stars in query and have an obligation of care to ensure they’re OK.”

The insider continued: “As per BBC coverage, the choice of specialized skilled help is on the desk and might be provided. Whereas drug testing will not occur on the principle present, bosses are contemplating bringing in random checks for the tour subsequent 12 months.”

The supply advised that the BBC wants to make sure no unlawful actions are happening and are awaiting the outcomes of the investigation.

That is the newest controversy to hit the long-standing sequence, following allegations of drug use submitted to the BBC in March by Russells Solicitors on behalf of a celeb contestant.

It is understood that different people have additionally made allegations of drug use on Strictly Come Dancing to the BBC. Earlier this week, it was reported that one such declare concerned a Strictly star who allegedly commented on one other individual’s dilated pupils, hinting at drug intoxication by saying: “Have you ever seen their pupils… they’re off their face”.

The Solar additionally reported {that a} superstar claimed it’s common data throughout the present’s circle that two stars have been utilizing cocaine, a subject reportedly widespread among the many solid.

In an announcement given over the weekend, a spokesperson for the BBC mentioned: “We have now clear protocols and insurance policies in place for coping with any critical grievance raised with us. We might at all times encourage folks to talk to us if they’ve considerations. It will not be acceptable for us to remark additional.”

The brand new setback arrives amid rumours about which celebrities is perhaps hitting the dance ground when the present makes its return in just some weeks.