Australian police investigate Ruby Rose's sexual assault allegation against Katy Perry from a 2010 Melbourne nightclub incident.
- April 17, 2026
AceShowbiz - Australian law enforcement authorities are currently investigating a sexual assault allegation made by Ruby Rose against singer Katy Perry. The claim concerns an incident that allegedly occurred at a Melbourne nightclub in 2010.
The Victoria Police confirmed that detectives from the Melbourne Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team have launched an official inquiry. The alleged event reportedly took place in Melbourne's central business district, though police have refrained from providing further details due to the ongoing nature of the investigation.
Ruby Rose initially brought the accusation to light earlier this week via a social media post, which was later deleted. In the now-removed statement, she wrote that Katy Perry sexually assaulted me at spice market nightclub in Melbourne. Who gives a sh*t what she thinks.
At first, Rose indicated she did not intend to involve the police. However, she has since reversed that decision. In a follow-up post on Instagram, she expressed relief about cooperating with authorities, stating, This is a standard request from the police and in many ways, quite the relief. I can start the healing process now.
Katy Perry has denied the allegations. Prior to the public announcement of the investigation, a representative for the singer issued a statement describing the claims as categorically false and labeled them dangerous reckless lies.
The controversy arose after Rose responded to a news article about Perry attending the Coachella music festival alongside former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Meanwhile, Perry released her album 143 in 2024 and concluded her most recent world tour in December, but she has not publicly commented on the investigation.