The Wiggles have been forced to issue a statement after being accused of endorsing drug use by appearing in a TikTok video with Aussie musician Keli Holiday.
Keli Holiday, whose real name is Adam Hyde, posted a TikTok video that shows him dancing to the lyrics of his single Ecstasy, which read “Hey girl come on dance with me/You and your pocket full of ecstasy.”
The video then cuts to the singer dancing alongside Anthony Field, the blue Wiggle and the Tree of Wisdom, Dominic Field.
The Wiggles have been forced to issue a statement after being falsely accused of endorsing drug use after appearing in a TikTok video with Aussie musician Keli Holiday (Nine)The video then cuts to the singer dancing alongside Anthony Field, the blue Wiggle and the Tree of Wisdom, Dominic Field. (Getty Images for TV WEEK Logie A)
Hyde captioned the post: “The Wiggles get it”.
The video, which has since been deleted, quickly sparked backlash from parents over concerns that The Wiggles were endorsing drug use by appearing in the clip.
The Wiggles released a statement to nine.com.au saying that the group “does not condone” the use of drugs “in any form”.
“The content being shared was not created or approved by us. We have ensured it has been taken down.”
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Hyde captioned the post: “The Wiggles get it” (WireImage)
“While Keli Holiday (Adam Hyde) is a friend of The Wiggles, the video and the music added to it were created independently and without our knowledge.
“Our performance at the TikTok Awards was family-friendly and fun, and this video was edited together separately and without our awareness.
“We deeply value the confidence families place in us, and we remain committed to creating trusted, positive, and educational experiences for children and families in Australia and around the world.”
The group recently joined Hyde on stage at the ARIA Awards as he sang his smash hit Dancing 2. (Getty)
The group recently joined Hyde on stage at the ARIA Awards as he sang his smash hit Dancing 2.
The Dancing 2 music video won the ARIA Award for Best Video, which was made by Hyde and director Ryan Sauer.
The Wiggles were nominated in the Best Children’s Album category for their country album Wiggle Up, Giddy Up!
The group worked with country icon Dolly Parton for the album, which also had collaborations with other country stars.
They missed out on the win, with Emma Memma’s Dance Island Party taking the ARIA.
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