Andy Carroll, the former Premier League and England striker, has publicly identified Kevin Adams, a former television dance instructor, as the individual who sexually assaulted him in 2019. Carroll, 37, disclosed the assault in his recent autobiography, *Owning It*, and confirmed Adams’s identity following the release of court documents naming Adams as his attacker.

The incident occurred at Carroll’s home during his second spell at Newcastle United. According to Carroll’s account, Adams, then 59, had invited himself to watch a boxing match and insisted on staying overnight in a spare room rather than leaving. Carroll said he woke to find Adams attempting a sexual act on him while he was asleep and naked. Carroll described defending himself by striking Adams, which led to the arrival of police.

Adams was convicted of sexual assault in November 2023 after a trial at Chelmsford Crown Court. He was sentenced to 20 months in prison, placed on the sex offenders register for ten years, and banned from coming near Carroll’s village. During the trial, Adams denied the charges and claimed Carroll had attacked him without provocation. The judge dismissed Adams’s defense, describing his account as “literally incredible.”

Adams is a former choreographer and television personality known for coaching on the BBC’s *Fame Academy* and appearing on *Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two* in 2021. He also ran a dance school in Harlow, Essex, and worked with high-profile artists including Mariah Carey, The Spice Girls, and Cher. Sources indicate that Adams had been ostracized in recent years amid rumors that he may have targeted other notable individuals, with at least two celebrities allegedly cutting ties with him over allegations of similar misconduct. However, no further reports to police have been confirmed.

Carroll shared that the trauma from the assault had a significant impact on his life and those close to him. He said his decision to speak publicly was informed by discussions with his partner, Lou Teasdale, and expressed hope that sharing his experience might help others. Carroll, who now plays for and co-owns sixth-tier club Dagenham & Redbridge, requested that the public refrain from sharing images of Adams alongside him to avoid constant reminders of the assault.

The revelations have highlighted ongoing conversation about abuse and accountability within the entertainment and sports worlds, amid increasing willingness of public figures to come forward with their experiences.