The Metropolitan Police has mentioned it’s investigating allegations of drug use on Strictly Come Dancing.
In a press release, the Met mentioned it had “obtained an allegation about drug associated offences”.
“Police are assessing the data and additional enquiries are happening to determine whether or not there’s proof of a felony offence being dedicated,” it mentioned.
The BBC mentioned it had “clear protocols and insurance policies in place” for coping with any critical complaints raised with it.
The Met’s involvement comes after the the BBC launched an investigation earlier this month into alleged drug use by two stars of the present, who haven’t been named.
It adopted a report within the Solar on Sunday, which mentioned the alleged drug use by the celebs was extensively talked about on the present.
BBC Information understands the company has employed a legislation agency to assist it perform the probe.
On Sunday, the Sun reported that the BBC had referred the matter to police.
A Met spokesperson later confirmed that the pressure had “obtained an allegation about drug associated offences” on Tuesday 12 August.
The BBC mentioned it will not touch upon any police investigation.
However it highlighted a earlier assertion which learn: “We’ve clear protocols and insurance policies in place for coping with any critical grievance raised with us.
“We’d at all times encourage individuals to talk to us if they’ve issues. It will not be acceptable for us to remark additional.”
Strictly, which has been airing since 2004, has faced multiple controversies over the previous few years referring to the behaviour of a few of its professionals and movie star visitors.
It’s believed, nonetheless, that that is the primary time the BBC has been involved with the police over allegations linked to the present.
