Substance mailed to 'Dancing With the Stars' set was talcum powder

The FBI and Los Angeles Police Department on Saturday continued to investigate who sent a white powdery substance to the set of "Dancing With the Stars," causing the studio to be evacauted Friday.

ABC released a statement saying the substance turned out to be harmless.

"An envelope containing an unknown substance was delivered to the 'Dancing With the Stars' production office on Friday evening," the statement read. "Security and the Los Angeles Fire Department and Los Angeles Police Department were immediately notified.  Measures were taken to secure the area and ensure the safety of personnel.  Ultimately we were advised by the LAFD that the substance was determined to be talcum powder."

FBI spokeswoman Laura Eimiller said the envelope was opened by mail room staff and also contained a threatening letter. She would not comment as to whom the letter was addressed.

Hazardous-materials officials with the city of Los Angeles, Los Angeles police, firefighters and the FBI responded to the studios at 4:50 p.m., according to Los Angeles police spokesman Bruce Borihanh. 

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Comments

[Not Watching Anymore]

Marvin...some of the palin fans voted "300" times with "fake" emails. (You can see they have too much time on their hands) Honest hard working people don't have time to make fake emails and vote 300 times. It was probably one of her sisters.
You are allowed 5 votes... most do that, but not the palin people. Like I said no dignity, no honor, no honesty...win no matter what. People were having a problem getting through to vote for the others also. Hummmm. Election in NH comes to mind.

She sucked at dancing btw. She was like a big lump of lard and the professional had to drag her around :-)

One commenter from HillBuzz;
"Lord have mercy, I voted for 3 hours online! I got 300 in."
You will note the curiously religious flavor of this post. It smacks of a possible crusade that seeks to waltz its way to power. And note that it says "Lord, have mercy," rather than "Lord, please forgive me." There seems to be no guilt here, only fatigue."

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-20023485-71.html

[maduceone]

I used to watch this show from time to time, but this year there was no one that was interesting at all. I have no idea why anyone would have animosity toward the producers of this yawner. It needs a revamp, like Idol is trying to do to get fans interested again.

[The Vision]

How stupid are these newshacks? The anthrax "bomber" committed suicide years ago.

[Debbie]

I thought the show was named, "Dancing with the STARS". So, that should mean that you should be a star to qualify. How does Bristol Palin qualify as a star? Seriously! I mean she makes the show more interesting. But, the fact is, she is not a celebrity/star. Every other contestant is a celeb = except for Bristol. I mean - do we even consider Sarah Palin a celebrity? She just ran for VP! I don't know - it just seems like SOMEBODY bent the rules a little!