The BBC has started an investigation into the use of alleged drugs by two strict dancing stars.
Sun claimed on Sunday The use of cocaine by the stars – not named – was widely talked to in the show.
It said that the corporation hired the law firm Pincent Mason to lead the investigation.
The BBC said that it had “clear protocols and policies” to deal with any serious complaint raised with it.
According to the newspaper, on behalf of a former celebrity contestant, Law firm Russell claims to use alleged drugs in the release of the BBC in March.
Surya claims that other people also reported allegations of taking drugs to the BBC in the show.
In a statement on Saturday night, a BBC spokesperson said: “We will always encourage people to talk to us if they are worried.
“It would not be appropriate for us to comment further.”
It is understood that appointing external law firms for the corporation is not uncommon so that it can help give BBC -led inquiry. In these cases, they will report back to an internal team.
Strictly, which has been aired since 2004, Has faced many controversies Some of its professional dancers and celebrity are related to the behavior of guests in the last one year.
Professional dancers Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima left the show after allegations about their behavior towards their dance partners last year.
The BBC strictly announced new welfare measures in July. These include Chapron in all the rehearsal rooms, adding two new welfare producers and providing additional training for professional dancers, production teams and crews.
In January, Welsh Opera singer Vine Evans, who was a celebrity dancer in last year’s series, strictly described as “unfair and unacceptable” comments during launch.
He took time out of his BBC Radio Wales Day Time Show after the incident, and the BBC said in May that He will not return to it,
East Anders star Jamie Borterwick was suspended by the BBC last month, when Surya reported that he strictly used a slurry against people with disabilities with backstage during rehearsal in November. Borathwick apologized and the BBC said his language was “completely unacceptable”.
