On April 13, 2026, Ruby Rose posted on Threads accusing Katy Perry of sexually assaulting her at Melbourne's Spice Market nightclub nearly 20 years ago, when Rose was in her early twenties. The post was triggered by a Complex article about Perry's reaction to Justin Bieber at Coachella.
Rose described the alleged incident in graphic detail and said she had previously told the story as a funny drunk story because she did not know how to handle it. She claims Perry later helped her get a U.S. visa, which kept her silent. Rose says she has photos and multiple witnesses.
Perry's rep called the allegations categorically false and dangerous reckless lies, citing Rose's history of public accusations. On April 14, Rose said she had finalised all of my reports with police and could no longer publicly comment per their request. The former nightclub manager has spoken out but details remain developing.
- 01Rose alleges Perry sexually assaulted her at a Melbourne nightclub approximately 20 years ago.
- 02Rose claims she has photographs and witnesses, and challenges Perry to sue her.
- 03Perry's rep calls the allegations categorically false and dangerous reckless lies.
- 04Rose has filed formal police reports in Australia and can no longer publicly comment.
This case is in its earliest stages — police reports have been filed but no charges. It tests how Australian authorities handle historical sexual assault allegations by public figures, particularly when the alleged incident occurred nearly two decades ago. The case also raises questions about social media as a venue for making serious allegations.