BBC Launches Investigation Into Alleged Cocaine Use on Strictly

The BBC has launched an investigation into alleged cocaine use by two stars of Strictly Come Dancing.

- Jane Clinton

The two stars' alleged drug use was "talked about widely among the cast" of the BBC One primetime show, the Sun on Sunday reported.

The newspaper also claimed that others had reported allegations of drug taking to the BBC. The cast members involved in the investigation were not named.

The allegations were said to have been made in a legal submission by the law firm Russells in March on behalf of a former contestant, the Welsh opera singer Wynne Evans.

A BBC spokesperson 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."