The Wiggles deny drug endorsement after viral 'ecstasy' video
The children's group said it “does not condone” the use of drugs “in any form.”
The Wiggles have issued a statement after two of their members appeared in a music video for a song that includes references to drugs.
Keli Holiday, whose real name is Adam Hyde, shared the clip to promote his new song Ecstasy, which featured Blue Wiggle Anthony Field and the Tree of Wisdom dancing in the background.
The lyrics said: “Hey girl, come on, dance with me. You and your pocket full of ecstasy.”
The video was captioned: “The Wiggles get it.”
The clip quickly sparked outrage, with parents concerned that The Wiggles’ appearance suggested an endorsement of drug use.
The Wiggles said the group “does not condone” the use of drugs “in any form.”
“We understand that a video circulating on social media has caused concern for many parents and professionals, and we want to address that directly,” the statement said.
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“The content being shared was not created or approved by us. We have ensured it has been taken down. While Keli Holiday is a friend of The Wiggles, the video and the music added to it were created independently and without our knowledge.”
The video was viewed more than 92,000 times before it was deleted.
