The Wiggles Address Controversy Over Keli Holiday’s ‘Ecstasy’ TikTok
The Wiggles, the beloved children’s entertainment group, recently found themselves at the center of controversy after a TikTok video involving their members and Keli Holiday, a solo project of Adam Hyde from the electronic duo Peking Duk, was removed from social media. The now-deleted clip featured Blue Wiggle Anthony Field and his nephew Dominic Field, who plays The Tree of Wisdom, dancing behind Holiday as he promoted his new single “Ecstasy.” The song’s lyrics, particularly the chorus which includes the line “Hey girl, come on, dance with me / You and your pocket full of ecstasy,” sparked outrage among parents and viewers who felt that the content blurred the lines between children’s entertainment and adult themes, raising concerns about its appropriateness for young audiences.
The video was shared shortly after The Wiggles performed with Holiday at the 2025 TikTok Awards, where they joined him for a lively rendition of his single “Dancing2.” However, the backlash from the TikTok clip prompted The Wiggles to issue a statement clarifying their position on the matter. A spokesperson for the group emphasized that they do not support or condone drug use in any form and that the video was created without their approval. They expressed understanding of the concerns raised by parents and professionals, asserting that the performance at the TikTok Awards was intended to be family-friendly and fun. The spokesperson reiterated that while Holiday is a longtime friend of The Wiggles, the music and editing of the video were done independently and without their knowledge.
In their statement, The Wiggles reaffirmed their commitment to creating safe and positive experiences for children and families, highlighting the trust that families place in them. They clarified that the content shared on social media did not reflect their values or intentions. Keli Holiday’s single “Ecstasy,” released earlier this month, was described by him as a spontaneous creation that evolved during collaborative sessions with other artists, including Golden Features and Belgian singer Romanie. This incident underscores the delicate balance that children’s entertainment groups must maintain when collaborating with artists whose content may not align with their family-friendly image, and it serves as a reminder of the heightened scrutiny that surrounds media aimed at young audiences.
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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 chorus of the track 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-coded content.
The video was posted shortly after Holiday appeared onstage with the pair at the 2025 TikTok Awards on Nov. 26, where The Wiggles joined him for a performance of his single “Dancing2.” Anthony played the bagpipes during the set while Dominic performed his signature dance alongside Holiday’s partner, broadcaster Abbie Chatfield.
After the TikTok clip began circulating, a spokesperson for The Wiggles told
The West Australian
that the group “does not support or condone the use of drugs in any form,” emphasizing 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 statement clarified that while Holiday is a longtime friend of the group, the music added to 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,” the spokesperson continued. “Our performance at the TikTok Awards was family-friendly and fun, and this video was edited together separately and without our awareness.”
The group ended by reaffirming their commitment 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 the track as a spontaneous idea that took shape during sessions with Golden Features and Belgian singer Romanie, before finalising the song with producer Konstantin Kersting.
