Andy Carroll Reveals Sexual Assault by Dance Coach Kevin Adams

Former Premier League player Andy Carroll has confirmed that he was sexually assaulted by Kevin Adams, a dance coach on the BBC show Fame Academy. Adams, now 59, was convicted at Chelmsford Crown Court and sentenced to 20 months in prison in 2023 for the assault. Carroll, 37, disclosed the name of his assailant after it appeared in publicly accessible court documents. He stated, 'Now that Kevin Adams has been named in court documents as my abuser, I can confirm it. Hopefully now I can finally start to put this chapter behind me. This had a devastating impact on my life and loved ones.' In his recently released book, Owning It, Carroll described the traumatic incident that occurred several years ago, revealing that he only decided to include it after extensive discussions with his publisher. He recounted waking up after a night of drinking to find Adams attempting to perform oral sex on him. Carroll detailed the events leading up to the assault, noting that Adams had invited himself over to watch a boxing match. He described feeling lightheaded and suspected that Adams may have slipped something into his drink. After the assault, Carroll physically confronted Adams and called the police. Adams was subsequently found guilty of sexual offences and placed on the Sex Offender Register. Carroll has received numerous messages of support from male victims of sexual assault since sharing his experience. He emphasized the importance of men feeling able to speak out about their experiences on their own terms. Carroll also discussed the emotional toll of the court case, describing it as 'humiliating and embarrassing.' He noted that the trauma from the incident continues to affect his life. In addition to this revelation, Carroll is facing a separate legal issue, having pleaded not guilty to breaching a non-molestation order related to his ex-wife, Billi Mucklow. The couple, who were together for 11 years, confirmed their split in September 2024.