Katy Perry is facing renewed scrutiny online after older concert and backstage clips resurfaced, sparking debate across social media. The renewed attention comes after actress Ruby Rose publicly accused Katy Perry of misconduct stemming from an alleged 2010 incident.
Katy Perry’s Resurfaced On-Stage Moment With Teen Fan Sparks Debate Online
As the Daily Mail reported, the viral footage, believed to be from a 2012 appearance at Capital FM’s Summertime Ball in London, shows Perry “groping” Justin Bieber, who was 18 at the time. In one moment, Katy Perry appears to place her hand on Justin Bieber’s backside while playfully mouthing “Sorry Selena” toward the camera, a reference to Selena Gomez, who was dating Bieber at the time.
Another resurfaced clip shows Katy Perry interacting with a teenage fan during her set. In the footage, the fan introduces himself as Robert as Perry asks him a series of questions, including, “Are you nervous?” and “Staying in school?” After he responds, she tells him, “That’s good, you’re going to be really, really popular on Monday.”
The moment continues as Perry asks, “This is going to be awkward in front of your father (in the audience). Have you ever been kissed?” After Robert shakes his head no, she leans in to kiss him on the lips while the crowd reacts.
The clip shows the teen appearing hesitant and pulling back, avoiding the kiss. Perry keeps the interaction going, telling him, “Honey, you might be too young to understand this, but when a woman kisses you, you gotta kiss her back”.
Robert then approaches and gives her a quick kiss on the cheek, with Perry playfully joking before wrapping up the moment. She then references her husband at the time, Russell Brand, telling the audience he was there to “surprise me,” before the fan exits the stage.
Backlash Builds As Fans Clash Over Resurfaced Clip
The resurfaced interaction has since become part of the broader online discussion surrounding the singer. Several users blasted Katy Perry, with one writing, “She has always been grabby in the past, probably thinking it was cool and hot. It wasn’t and still isn’t. She’s creepy and gross.”
Another added, “How embarrassing,” while a third declared, “Career ending or it should be!” Some comments took an even harsher tone, with one person writing, “She is sickening and needs to go. This should be the last nail in her coffin. She is abusive,” while another claimed, “Oh, I think everyone would like to see her taken down. Silenced.”
But not everyone agreed with the backlash. A handful of users defended the singer, arguing the moment was being blown out of proportion. “She was just being silly and outrageous. Stop trying to convict her to something she is unlikely to be!” one commenter wrote.
Ruby Rose Speaks Out On Alleged Incident
As The Blast previously reported, Ruby Rose said she was prompted to speak out after seeing a post about Katy Perry attending Justin Bieber’s Coachella set. “Katy Perry sexual assaulted me at spice market nightclub in Melbourne. Who gives a sh-t what she thinks,” Rose claimed.
She alleged that after the incident, she tried to downplay what happened by reframing it as a “funny little drunk story,” saying she didn’t know how else to process it at the time. Rose also claimed that Perry later offered to help her with securing a U.S. visa, which she said factored into her decision not to speak out sooner.
According to Rose, she had previously attempted to hint publicly that Perry was “not a good person,” but alleged those efforts were dismissed and instead led to backlash directed at her.
Perry Denies Ruby Rose Allegations As Investigation Reports Surface
Perry has strongly denied the allegations. “They are not only categorically false, they are dangerous, reckless lies,” a spokesperson for the singer said.
They added, “Ms. Rose has a well-documented history of making serious public allegations on social media against various individuals, claims that have repeatedly been denied by those named.”
Allegations Against Katy Perry Could Still Be Investigated
Katy Perry could still face potential legal scrutiny following the claims made by Ruby Rose. Rose alleges the incident took place in Melbourne in 2010, and under Australian law, there is no statute of limitations for such allegations. That means authorities are not restricted by time if they determine there is sufficient evidence to move forward.
As of now, no charges have been announced, and any potential action would depend on the outcome of an investigation.
