According to reports, Strictly Come Dancing has begun an investigation into allegations that two of its stars allegedly drank cocaine. To investigate the allegations, the BBC has engaged the legal firm Pinsent Masons.
The BBC has reportedly enlisted the services of a top legal firm to investigate accusations of cocaine use by two Strictly Come Dancing stars, with reports suggesting their substance abuse was an open secret on the show.
According to reports this evening, former participants, professional dancers, and crew members have been invited to speak with the attorneys at Pinsent Masons to discuss any issues they might have.
The long-running BBC series, which has been plagued with multiple scandals over recent years, is now embroiled in controversy following drug use claims submitted to the BBC in March by Russells Solicitors on behalf of a celebrity contestant.
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According to some sources, additional individuals have reportedly brought up allegations of drug use on Strictly Come Dancing with the BBC.
In a statement shared with the Mirror this evening, a representative for the BBC said: “We have clear protocols and policies in place for dealing with any serious complaint raised with us. We would always encourage people to speak to us if they have concerns. It would not be appropriate for us to comment further.”
According to The Sun, one of the allegations centers on a Strictly star who allegedly made a comment about another person’s dilated pupils, implying drug use, by saying, “Have you seen their pupils… they’re off their face.”
Additionally, a celebrity claimed that two stars were using cocaine, a subject that was reportedly frowned upon by the cast, making it known in The Sun.
These assertions are “extremely serious,” according to a source. It seems particularly revolting given that the BBC Director-General promised to clean things up Strictly only last year. The concept of the show’s stars talking about taking drugs is incredibly unsettling. The BBC acknowledged receiving these allegations for a while and is aware of them.
The state-funded broadcaster is reportedly “taking firm action” according to reports.
Source: Mirror
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