UK police investigate hit TV dance show drug allegations

A hit British television dance show is being investigated by police over allegations of drug use.

The BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing has come under examination after the broadcaster started an inquiry earlier this month regarding allegations of drug use by two unidentified stars of the program.

Overnight, London’s Metropolitan Police issued a statement saying it had “received an allegation about drug related offences”, BBC News reports.
Strictly Come Dancing is a hit British television show featuring celebrities partnering with professional dancer. (public domain)

“Police are reviewing the information and conducting further investigations to determine if there is any evidence of a criminal act,” a statement mentioned.

News of police involvement followed a weekend article by the Sun on Sunday newspaper, which reported that the alleged drug use by the stars was a common topic of conversation on the show.

The tabloid said the BBC had referred the matter to police.

A police spokesperson later confirmed that officers “received an allegation about drug related offences” last Tuesday.

The BBC said it would not comment about any police investigation.

Strictly Come Dancing pairs celebrities with professional dancers and has attracted millions of viewers since it began in 2004.

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