A video of singer Katy Perry has gone viral amid allegations of sexual assault made by actor Ruby Rose. The video, reportedly filmed on the same night as the alleged incident, shows Perry performing at Melbourne’s Grand Hyatt in 2010.
Rose has accused Perry of sexual assault at a nightclub on that evening. Perry has categorically denied the claims, describing them as ‘false and harmful’.
Video of the Incident
The video, shared by TMZ, shows a cheerful Katy Perry crashing a prom night at Melbourne’s Grand Hyatt. She is seen singing and engaging with the audience, appearing in high spirits as she grabs the mic for an impromptu performance. Reports suggest that Ruby Rose was present at the venue, though she does not appear in the video.
It is further reported that Perry and Rose later visited the Melbourne nightclub Spice Market, where Rose claims the assault occurred.
What has happened so far?
Rose recently alleged in a Threads post that Perry assaulted her at the nightclub. She claimed to have photographic evidence and witnesses to support her accusation. Rose explained her prolonged silence by citing her youth and uncertainty at the time. She also mentioned that Perry had assisted her in obtaining a US visa, which influenced her decision to remain silent until now.
A representative for Perry called the claims false and harmful in a statement to Rolling Stone. “The allegations being circulated on social media by Ruby Rose about Katy Perry are not only categorically false, they are dangerous, reckless lies,” the statement said. It added that Rose has a history of making serious public allegations on social media that have been denied by the individuals named.
A former manager of the Spice Market nightclub has also commented on the allegations. He confirmed that both Perry and Rose were present that evening, but said he did not witness any assault. The manager described the night as chaotic, with Perry mingling and dancing amidst a crowd of 600 people. He mentioned that both celebrities were drinking but not excessively intoxicated.
The allegations have sparked significant public interest, with many awaiting further developments in the case
