{"id":4074,"date":"2025-08-02T23:03:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T23:03:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.satecsite.org\/?p=4074"},"modified":"2025-08-04T10:27:04","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T10:27:04","slug":"strictly-come-dancing-faces-fresh-crisis-after-bbc-launches-probe-into-cocaine-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.satecsite.org\/index.php\/2025\/08\/02\/strictly-come-dancing-faces-fresh-crisis-after-bbc-launches-probe-into-cocaine-use\/","title":{"rendered":"Strictly Come Dancing faces fresh crisis after \u2018BBC launches probe into cocaine use\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"
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BBC bosses are reportedly investigating claims of drug use pertaining to two Strictly stars (Picture: PA)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The BBC<\/a> has reportedly launched a probe to investigate claims of cocaine use by two stars of Strictly Come Dancing<\/a>.<\/p>\n

According to The Sun<\/a>, a celebrity has alleged that it was ‘well known on the show that two stars took cocaine.’<\/p>\n

In response to the allegations, BBC bosses are said to have launched an enquiry using external lawyers.<\/p>\n

The claims were reportedly made in March by law firm Russells, on behalf of former contestant Wynne Evans<\/a>.<\/p>\n

According to the tabloid, other sources have also reported allegations of drug use to the BBC.<\/p>\n

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A BBC spokesperson told Metro: <\/strong>‘We have clear protocols and policies in place for dealing with any serious complaint raised with us.’<\/p>\n

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Former contestant Wynne Evans is believed to reported his concerns in March this year (Picture: ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Of the claims, the BBC’s spokesperson continued: ‘We would always encourage people to speak to us if they have concerns.<\/p>\n

‘It would not be appropriate for us to comment further.’<\/p>\n

As a part of the probe, former contestants, cast and crew alike will all be given the opportunity to speak to law firm Pinsent Masons about their concerns.<\/p>\n

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The BBC has hired external lawyers to investigate the claims (Picture: BBC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This comes as a celebrity source told The Sun that it is ‘well known on the show that two stars took cocaine\u2009.\u2009.\u2009.\u2009it was talked about widely among the cast.’<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, one Strictly star allegedly described another person on the show as being ‘off their face.’<\/p>\n

The Sun has not mentioned the stars who have been accused of taking cocaine.<\/p>\n

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The broadcaster recently wrapped up its investigation into allegations of bullying involving professional dancer Giovanni Pernice (Picture: ITV\/REX\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This comes at a fraught time for the BBC – and less than a year after its investigation into allegations of bullying<\/a> on the Strictly set concluded.<\/p>\n

A probe was launched into claims of misconduct by professional Giovanni Pernice<\/a>, who was forced to step down amid claims that he had bullied actress Amanda Abbington<\/a> during their rehearsals together.<\/p>\n

After months of investigating, the BBC upheld two moments of \u2018inappropriate behaviour of sexual banter in the workplace\u2019<\/p>\n

The investigation uncovered no findings relating to physical aggression, but complaints of verbal bullying and harassment were upheld, according to the PA news agency.<\/p>\n

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Opera singer Wynne Evans found himself at the centre of controversy following last year’s series (Picture: Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

More recently, the BBC dropped former Strictly contestant Wynne Evans from his BBC Wales rolling contract<\/a> after a series of controversies.<\/p>\n

The singer and professional dance partner Katya Jones sparked furore when she appeared to move his hand from her waist – which he said was \u2018just a body language experiment that was picked up on\u2019.<\/p>\n

The pair maintained that this was a ‘silly joke’ which had simply misfired, but the opera singer was struck with more controversy when reports emerged that he’d made an ‘unacceptable joke’ about Strictly Live host Janette Manrara<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Evans subsequently apologised, describing himself as \u2018deeply sorry for the pain my inappropriate action caused\u2019 and would take a break from the public eye for \u2018self-reflection\u2019 and to \u2018prioritise my wellbeing\u2019.<\/p>\n

The BBC later decided not to renew his one-year rolling BBC Radio contract following the conclusion of a four-month investigation.<\/p>\n

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