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Katy Perry’s romance with Justin Trudeau just got pulled into a much darker story.
The singer, 41, is facing a sexual assault allegation from actress Ruby Rose, tied to an alleged incident at a Melbourne nightclub in 2010. Perry has denied the claim through her representatives, and police in Australia have confirmed they are investigating.
No charges have been filed. No evidence has been tested in court.
Still, the timing is brutal for Perry and Trudeau. The pair, who reportedly began dating in July 2025, were just seen looking relaxed at Coachella, holding hands, dancing during Justin Bieber’s set and later grabbing ramen together.
For fans, it looked like Perry had finally found a calmer chapter after her split from Orlando Bloom. Now the relationship is facing a very public test.
Ruby Rose Made The Claim Online
Rose made the accusation on Threads after a post about Perry’s reaction to Bieber’s Coachella performance. She claimed Perry assaulted her at Spice Market nightclub in Melbourne in 2010. Melbourne police have since said they are investigating the sexual assault case.
Perry’s team quickly pushed back. “The allegations being circulated on social media by Ruby Rose about Katy Perry are not only categorically false, they are dangerous reckless lies,” her representatives said. The statement also claimed Rose has a history of making serious public allegations on social media that have been denied by those named. Rose has continued posting about the allegation online, but the claims remain untested in court.
Trudeau Is Now Part Of The Fallout
Trudeau has no alleged involvement in the claim, but his relationship with Perry has inevitably brought him into the public conversation.
The former Canadian prime minister stepped down last year and is still shaping his post-political image. According to a source quoted by ‘Closer,’ Perry is worried about how the allegation could affect their relationship.
“Katy can’t help but worry about how it could impact things with Justin, because as supportive as he’s being right now, this is a lot for anyone to handle, and he has his own image to protect,” the source said.
The same insider claimed Perry is “terrified” and “devastated,” though she believes she will be cleared. “She says she’s confident that she will be cleared, but it’s still terrifying to have these kinds of allegations being thrown at her,” the source said.
Perry Was Already Under Pressure
The allegation comes after a difficult year for Perry.
Her nine-year relationship with Orlando Bloom ended, leaving the former couple to co-parent their daughter Daisy Dove. She also faced backlash over her Blue Origin space flight with Jeff Bezos and criticism tied to tour disappointments.
A source claimed Perry had been working hard to rebuild her personal life and career before the allegation became public. “She worked so hard to rebuild after what was a year from hell in so many ways,” the insider said. “But here she is, dealing with a complete nightmare.”
For now, the case remains in the investigation stage. Perry has denied the allegation. Rose is standing by her claim. Trudeau, whether he wanted to or not, is now attached to one of the messiest celebrity legal stories of the year.
