An Edinburgh drag queen and DJ spread unfounded rumours a rival was having sex with underage performers, Edinburgh Live can reveal.

Lucy Grant, an artist in the capital scene, has issued a letter through her solicitor apologising to Andrew Donohoe after he threatened to sue her for defamation.

Andrew, who performs drag under the name Skinny Minnie, claimed to have lost lucrative gigs as a consequence of the fabricated gossip.

Other performers told Edinburgh Live the shocking episode shines a light on the scene's often "toxic" cancel culture - with others claiming to have been caused emotional distress and loss of work after also being targeted with potentially libellous claims.

In a letter seen by Edinburgh Live, Lucy, who performs as DJ Melted, wrote: "I would like to apologise for an

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