On April 12, 2026, Ruby Rose publicly accused Katy Perry of sexually assaulting her nearly two decades ago at the Spice Market nightclub in Melbourne. The incident allegedly took place in August 2010, during a time when both women were reportedly intoxicated, though the former manager of the nightclub stated they were not ‘paralytic’.
Ruby Rose, who has a history of making public allegations on social media, described the alleged assault in graphic detail. She claimed to have ‘photos’ and ‘witnesses’ to support her allegations. The nightclub, where the incident occurred, closed its doors in January 2023, but the former manager confirmed that both women were present during the event, which had around 600 attendees.
In response to the allegations, Katy Perry’s team issued a statement labeling them as ‘categorically false’ and ‘dangerous, reckless lies’. At the time of Ruby Rose’s accusations, Katy Perry was attending the Coachella music festival, which drew significant media attention.
Initially, Ruby Rose expressed that she was ‘not interested in filing a report’ regarding the incident. However, she later indicated that she would contact the police to finalize her reports. As of now, no criminal charges have been filed, and it remains unclear if any law enforcement investigation has been confirmed.
Ruby Rose stated, “I have finalized all of my reports. This means I am no longer able to comment, repost, or talk publicly about any of those cases, or the individuals involved.” This statement indicates a shift in her approach to the allegations, suggesting a more formal route may be pursued.
The former manager of the Spice Market nightclub recalled that Katy Perry was actively engaging with attendees, stating, “Katy kept coming out and dancing with everybody and going right in the middle of the mosh pit.” This detail adds context to the environment in which the alleged incident occurred.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the next steps in this case, as Ruby Rose has indicated she will not be making further public comments. The unfolding events have drawn significant attention, highlighting the complexities surrounding allegations of this nature in the public eye.
