The Wiggles have issued a statement after a TikTok video featuring the children’s entertainment group and Keli Holiday — the solo project of Peking Duk’s Adam Hyde — was removed from social media following complaints from parents.
The since-deleted clip, first reported by News.com.au, showed Blue Wiggle Anthony Field and his nephew Dominic Field (who portrays The Tree of Wisdom) dancing behind Holiday as he promoted his new single “Ecstasy.” The song’s chorus includes the lyric, “Hey girl, come on, dance with me / You and your pocket full of ecstasy,” prompting criticism from viewers who felt the pairing blurred the line between children’s entertainment and adult-oriented content.
The video appeared shortly after Holiday performed with the pair at the 2025 TikTok Awards on Nov. 26, where they joined him onstage for his single “Dancing2.” Anthony played the bagpipes during the set, while Dominic performed his signature dance alongside Holiday’s partner, broadcaster Abbie Chatfield.
As the TikTok clip spread, a spokesperson for The Wiggles told The West Australian that the group “does not support or condone the use of drugs in any form,” stressing that the video was created without their approval.
“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 spokesperson said. “The Wiggles do not support or condone the use of drugs in any form. The content being shared was not created or approved by us, and we have asked for it to be removed.”
The spokesperson added that although Holiday is a longtime friend of the group, the music heard in the clip was edited in after their TikTok Awards appearance. “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,” they explained. “Our performance at the TikTok Awards was family-friendly and fun, and this video was edited together separately and without our awareness.”
The group concluded by reaffirming their dedication to families: “We deeply value the confidence families place in us, and we remain committed to creating safe, positive, and educational experiences for children and families in Australia and around the world.”
Holiday released “Ecstasy” earlier this month, describing it as a spontaneous idea that came together during sessions with Golden Features and Belgian singer Romanie before finalizing the track with producer Konstantin Kersting.
