Strictly Come Dancing has reportedly launched an investigation into claims that two of its stars took cocaine. The BBC has employed legislation agency Pinsent Masons to probe the allegations
The BBC has reportedly enlisted the providers of a high authorized agency to research accusations of cocaine use by two Strictly Come Dancing stars, with experiences suggesting their substance abuse was an open secret on the present.
Former contributors, skilled dancers, and crew members are being invited to talk with the solicitors at Pinsent Masons to voice any points they could have, it has been reported this night.
The long-running BBC sequence, which has been plagued with a number of scandals over current years, is now embroiled in controversy following drug use claims submitted to the BBC in March by Russells Solicitors on behalf of a celeb contestant.
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It is believed that further people have additionally introduced ahead allegations of drug consumption on Strictly Come Dancing to the BBC.
In a press release shared with the Mirror this night, a consultant for the BBC mentioned: “Now we have clear protocols and insurance policies in place for coping with any severe grievance raised with us. We’d at all times encourage individuals to talk to us if they’ve considerations. It will not be acceptable for us to remark additional.”
The Solar experiences that considered one of allegations includes a Strictly star who allegedly commented on one other particular person’s dilated pupils, hinting at drug intoxication, by saying: “Have you ever seen their pupils . . . they’re off their face”.
Moreover, The Solar experiences {that a} superstar claimed it is not uncommon information throughout the present’s circle that two stars have been utilizing cocaine, a subject that was reportedly rife among the many forged.
A supply said: “These claims are extraordinarily severe and ought to be taken as such. Given solely final yr that the BBC’s Director-Normal promised to wash up Strictly, it appears significantly surprising. The concept of the present’s stars discussing drug-taking is deeply disturbing. The BBC have identified about these allegations for a while, and acknowledged receiving them.”
It is reported that the state-funded broadcaster is “taking agency motion”.
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