The BBC has brought in a third-party law firm to help with an investigation into alleged drug use on Strictly Come Dancing.
A report by The Sun on Sunday says that a law firm contacted the BBC in March on behalf of one of last year's contestants, with the claim that two stars on that season were taking cocaine.
The publication also says that other people on the show have reported allegations of drug use to the BBC.
The BBC says (via BBC News) that the corporation has "clear protocols and policies in place" to deal with complaints such as this, and bringing in a third-part law firm to investigate and report back to an internal team is standard practice.
A spokesperson for the BBC added in a statement: "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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Strictly has had a number of controversies over the past couple of years.
Wynne Evans exited both this year's Strictly tour and his BBC Radio Wales show after reportedly making a sexualised remark during a photocall for the tour.
In his apology, Evans said that his language was "inappropriate and unacceptable".
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EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick, who competed last year, was suspended by the BBC in June after making a slur on the Strictly set.
At the time, Borthwick said in a statement: "I want to apologise sincerely and wholeheartedly for the words I used in the video showing my reaction to making it through Blackpool week on Strictly."
Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima were also both dropped from the show in 2024, after allegations of misconduct during training sessions were made.
Strictly Come Dancing will return to BBC One and iPlayer later this year, with the professional line-up already confirmed.
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