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The Indecent Singer

February 20, 2019 Blind Gossip

[The Sun] A major British music star is under investigation by police over an allegation that he indecently assaulted a young man.

The singer, a household name who is idolised by fans, is accused of groping the man in the toilets at a top Central London hotel.

He told detectives that the star loitered outside a cubicle and as he came out buttoning up his trousers, the singer put his hands round his private parts.

After being shrugged off by the man, the singer is then said to have gone up to his bedroom.

The incident is alleged to have happened ten years ago at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Knightsbridge.

At the time, the complainant is said to have been working in TV and had previously met the singer on another occasion through a mutual friend.

He reported it to police in October last year and gave a full statement setting out the allegations.

Detectives at Belgravia police station are investigating the historic case.

A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “On 5 October 2018, a man contacted police to allege that he was sexually assaulted by another man in February 2009 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Westminster SW1.

“Officers from Westminster are investigating. There has been no arrest.”

It is understood that there was no complaint made at the time of the alleged incident.

The complainant is purported to have come forward after suffering “psychological trauma” over the incident and is said to be planning to sue the singer for damages.

It comes amid a wave of A list celebrities and VIPs who have been outed for sex offences following the Harvey Weinstein scandal.

More than 80 women came forward in October 2017 to accuse the Hollywood mogul of serious sex offences.

It ushered in the #MeToo movement and led to a succession of stars such as Kevin Spacey being accused of using their position and status to sexually abuse victims.

A source stressed: “The allegation in this instance is a single matter and the police are trying to decide whether they can to take it forward.”

It’s understood the musician in question strenuously denies the allegation.

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  1. JulieMac says

    February 25, 2019 at 10:06 am

    It isn’t Sir Elton John, I’m fairly sure of that. He and his husband were very much together and new fathers, if memory serves. In any case, he wouldn’t have done anything to hurt the people in his newly-sober life.
    I think this might be Adam Ant.

  2. mishmosher says

    February 22, 2019 at 12:54 pm

    Robbie Williams, Cliff Richard or even Elton John due to the ‘wind’ reference. Saying that, I wouldn’t say Elton John’s exactly idolised by his fans.

  3. Raveon says

    February 21, 2019 at 12:15 pm

    Morrissey isn’t interested in touching anybody.

  4. dcbanks says

    February 21, 2019 at 9:01 am

    Robbie Williams

  5. Catseyezzz says

    February 21, 2019 at 8:09 am

    Morrissey

  6. RRRRRC says

    February 20, 2019 at 11:34 pm

    Robbie Williams.

  7. DDivaB says

    February 20, 2019 at 10:46 pm

    I really, really hope this is not Dame Elton, an TBH, if it was, I wouldn’t care. She’s no Jimmy Saville.

  8. lamama1979 says

    February 20, 2019 at 10:19 pm

    Will Young

  9. Mollumy says

    February 20, 2019 at 10:09 pm

    Wondering if it’s Tom Jones. Can’t think what tv programme he was on 10 yr ago but probably will get away with it. Don’t know why it’s taken this long to make the complaint

  10. CanaryCry says

    February 20, 2019 at 8:22 pm

    I’ll change my vote to Morrissey … he’ll probably get away with it, I’m afraid.

  11. faloola says

    February 20, 2019 at 6:57 pm

    Robbie Williams?

  12. boyjack4 says

    February 20, 2019 at 6:55 pm

    Elton John

  13. KCeagle says

    February 20, 2019 at 6:26 pm

    Elton John

    Elton was also accused of groping his bodyguard a few years ago. The rocket man has deep pockets and can throw enough money at his problems to make them disappear. It appears that money and privilege can’t buy class… or the hottie of one’s desire.

  14. angelbratt says

    February 20, 2019 at 6:17 pm

    Elton John?

  15. GretaGuesses says

    February 20, 2019 at 5:15 pm

    Elton John?

    Nope. Nothing will happen, if it’s Elton. He might pay the complainant some money to make it go away.

  16. kittypryde777 says

    February 20, 2019 at 4:39 pm

    Morrissey?

  17. UKGoss says

    February 20, 2019 at 4:35 pm

    Sounds like Elton John.

  18. I Am PunkA says

    February 20, 2019 at 4:21 pm

    Sir Elton

    From 10 years ago, and reporting it now? Smacks of a money grab. So no.

  19. Baileygirl says

    February 20, 2019 at 4:08 pm

    He will probably not be charged. I see a large financial settlement and a gag order.

  20. gunther85 says

    February 20, 2019 at 3:45 pm

    Robbie Williams?
    Doubt it…wasn’t he in the throes of addiction at the time?

  21. azifukare says

    February 20, 2019 at 3:22 pm

    Elton John

  22. nunnya says

    February 20, 2019 at 3:22 pm

    Tom Jones, maybe?

  23. Jelly Drop says

    February 20, 2019 at 2:59 pm

    Elton John?

    I am all for justice but 10 years after the fact to sue? I understand trauma can fester and charges can be pursued when ready but suing seems like taking advantage of the current environment to get money. I think he will just settle if the person wants money.

  24. spookie says

    February 20, 2019 at 2:47 pm

    I immediately thought of Cliff Richard.

  25. oyevey says

    February 20, 2019 at 2:25 pm

    Elton John

  26. dawnray says

    February 20, 2019 at 2:23 pm

    Has Elton John written all over it.

  27. latangle says

    February 20, 2019 at 2:17 pm

    Elton John

  28. SilverLining says

    February 20, 2019 at 1:42 pm

    Sir Elton John?

  29. ILUVCA4evr says

    February 20, 2019 at 1:31 pm

    Probably Elton John.

    Personally, I think its * to bring up something that happened so long ago and could’ve been dealt with then. This is out of hand. I know its not the ‘PC’ way right now. But c’mon, there has to be a line somewhere.

  30. matildablu says

    February 20, 2019 at 1:28 pm

    Um, Robbie Wiiliams?

  31. traherne says

    February 20, 2019 at 12:39 pm

    Elton John

  32. Dragon Lady says

    February 20, 2019 at 12:16 pm

    Singer: Boy George

  33. thisgirl1 says

    February 20, 2019 at 12:09 pm

    Wow, it could be so many people: Elton John, Paul McCartney, Sting, Robbie Williams?

    I hope the singer is formally charged.

    • faloola says

      February 21, 2019 at 6:26 pm

      Paul McCartney absolutely does not seem like the kind of person who would do this TBH

  34. 00112984 says

    February 20, 2019 at 12:01 pm

    Simon Cowell.

    I don’t think he’ll be charged. He’ll weasel his way out of this and pay people off.

  35. PeachTea says

    February 20, 2019 at 11:52 am

    Ten years…. speaks volumes.

  36. phlyfiremama says

    February 20, 2019 at 11:34 am

    Robert Plant? He has a long long sordid history of going after 13-14 year old girls. It isn’t too much of a stretch for him to branch out!

  37. heartcouture says

    February 20, 2019 at 11:16 am

    Elton John?

  38. badgerette85 says

    February 20, 2019 at 10:59 am

    Elton John?
    Total guess.

  39. aaasheag says

    February 20, 2019 at 10:46 am

    Tom Jones
    Elton John
    Cliff Richard

  40. luxurypunk says

    February 20, 2019 at 10:38 am

    Elton John

    No.

  41. GirlWhy says

    February 20, 2019 at 10:20 am

    Sam Smith?

    • blueberry says

      February 22, 2019 at 5:24 pm

      So this is something he did as a seventeen year old before he was famous?

  42. iamgreeny says

    February 20, 2019 at 9:56 am

    Morrissey?

  43. bertwheeler says

    February 20, 2019 at 9:47 am

    Cliff Richard

  44. montebell says

    February 20, 2019 at 9:44 am

    I’ll go with Elton.

  45. showmancer says

    February 20, 2019 at 9:38 am

    Morrissey

  46. CanaryCry says

    February 20, 2019 at 9:19 am

    Can’t be Boy George – he was in prison at the time, if memory serves me right.

    Is this Elton John? Or a boybander?

  47. khaegar says

    February 20, 2019 at 9:09 am

    Morrissey.

    Doubtful he’ll be charged. But it will probably effect his upcoming tour.

  48. jeanmarieok says

    February 20, 2019 at 9:07 am

    Elton John I think

  49. SassySeaDweller says

    February 20, 2019 at 9:05 am

    Robbie Williams

    • emmalinasaurus says

      February 21, 2019 at 7:38 pm

      You have hit the nail on the head there

  50. shoegal29 says

    February 20, 2019 at 9:04 am

    Its Morrisey

    • Mumumumu says

      February 21, 2019 at 9:24 am

      In what universe is Morrissey considered a “household name”?

  51. pitbull says

    February 20, 2019 at 9:03 am

    It seems a “he-said, he-said” issue. Unless other accusations arise, there is no pattern to substantiate the claims. I hope the guy isn’t doing this for a $ettlement.

    • yo1774 says

      February 21, 2019 at 1:03 pm

      Exactly. There are a lot of chances this backfire big time

  52. amagod121 says

    February 20, 2019 at 8:58 am

    Oh, Sir Elton! Don’t you recall this song: “don’t hand me no lines and keep your hands to yourself!”

    Optional: Nope. Too wealthy and powerful. And he’ll probably pay something to make this “problem” go away.

  53. HarrySA says

    February 20, 2019 at 8:57 am

    Elton John (wind clue right at the end)

    Doubt this will ever get more air time. Celebs be powerful.

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