Two stars from Strictly Come Dancing are alleged to have taken cocaine while appearing on the BBC One show and now another scandal has hit the series
One of the Strictly Come Dancing stars accused of taking cocaine was also suspected of drinking on the BBC show last year, according to reports.
Two stars from the family series are alleged to have taken the Class A substance while appearing on the BBC One programme and now another scandal has hit the show – this time involving alcohol.
It has been reported that it was widely known that the pair, who have not been named, took the cocaine, and that one of these Strictly performers was also known for being a drinker. It comes as the BBC is reportedly ready to offer the two stars a rehabilitation programme following allegations of cocaine use.
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The Sun reports that junior members of the Strictly team were asked to keep an eye on the unnamed star during last year’s show and to look for signs that they may have been boozing during work hours.
A source claimed: “The person in question is renowned for loving to party, and that is a major problem when it impacts on their ability to do the job they need to do on Strictly in a safe and professional manner.
“It’s not just about something being illegal or legal, it’s about the BBC’s workplace policies and how the behaviour of certain individuals can impact on their work colleagues.”
“On a very physical show like Strictly, with lots of sets and moving parts, the idea of someone being intoxicated in any way is wholly unacceptable.” When contacted by the Mirror, a spokesperson for the BBC said: “We do not recognise these claims and any suggestion that anyone has been asked to monitor an individual is completely untrue.”
In bombshell news last week, two stars from Strictly were alleged to have taken cocaine while appearing on the primetime series, which is due to start again in September.
In the latest shock to rock the long-running programme, drug use claims were submitted to the BBC in March by Russell’s Solicitors on behalf of a celebrity contestant.
It’s believed that other individuals have also brought forward allegations of drug consumption on Strictly to the BBC. Earlier in the week, it was reported that one such allegation involved a Strictly star who allegedly commented on another individual’s dilated pupils.
It comes after bosses reportedly launched an investigation into claims that two of its stars took cocaine. The BBC has hired law firm Pinsent Masons to probe the allegations.
Now, the BBC is said to be set to offer those at the centre of the storm the chance of rehab. It’s also claimed there could be random drug tests added to the upcoming tours, which are known to include after-parties.
In a statement shared with the Mirror over the weekend, 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.”
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