The BBC has asked the police to investigate fresh allegations involving hit show Strictly Come Dancing, after claims two of its stars used cocaine, reports have said.
According to the Sun On Sunday, the BBC has alerted the Metropolitan Police to new allegations about the show – but the details have not been specified.
A BBC spokesperson said on Saturday the corporation does not comment on police investigations.
“We have clear protocols and policies in place for dealing with any serious complaint raised with us,” the statement added.
“We would always encourage people to speak to us if they have concerns. It would not be appropriate for us to comment further.”
Earlier this month, reports in The Sun alleged two Strictly cast members’ drug use was discussed on the BBC dancing show, and said that the corporation had appointed law firm Pinsent Masons to lead the investigation.
The scandal-hit show was also the subject of a review in 2024, when the BBC looked into allegations of bullying and harassment against former professional dancer Giovanni Pernice, made by his former dance partner Amanda Abbington.
The corporation upheld some, but not all, of the complaints made – and introduced a series of new measures aimed at improving welfare.
This included the introduction of a chaperone who is present “at all times” during training room rehearsals.
EastEnders star James Borthwick was also suspended from the BBC after a video emerged of the actor using a disabled slur on the set of the dance programme.
The cocaine use allegations were reportedly made in a legal submission by law firm Russells in March on behalf of former contestant Wynne Evans, who was dropped by the BBC after apologising for using “inappropriate language” during the launch of the Strictly tour.
It is understood that the BBC often appoints external law firms to help it lead investigations.
The BBC spokesperson previously 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.”
The Metropolitan Police has been contacted for comment.
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