Ruby Rose Speaks Out on Noel Clarke Charges After Reporting Him Years Ago

Noel Clarke, known for his extensive career in British film and television, gained fame through roles in ‘Doctor Who’ and the crime drama ‘Bulletproof,’ as well as his work as a writer and director on ‘Kidulthood’ and ‘Adulthood.’ However, his reputation began to deteriorate in 2021 when a significant investigative report revealed allegations from numerous women in the industry.

The initial report, published by The Guardian, detailed accounts from over 20 women accusing Clarke of inappropriate sexual behavior, groping, and bullying, with some incidents allegedly occurring on the set of ‘Doctor Who.’ Clarke denied all allegations and subsequently sued the publication for libel, ultimately losing the case in August 2025.

Now, five years after the first report, Clarke has been officially charged. London’s Metropolitan Police announced this week that he faces six sexual-related offenses, including two counts of sexual assault, three counts of voyeurism, and one count of exposure, involving five women from 2007 to 2016.

In light of this news, ‘Orange Is the New Black’ star Ruby Rose has publicly shared her own experience with Clarke for the first time. Rose starred alongside Clarke in the 2021 thriller ‘SAS: Rise of the Black Swan,’ where she played Grace Lewis opposite his lead role as Major Bisset, alongside a cast that featured Andy Serkis, Tom Hopper, Hannah John-Kamen, and Sam Heughan.

In a post on Threads, Rose stated, “Noel Clarke has been charged. Years ago he preyed on a woman who worked on our SAS film. I reported him. No one cared. I was told not to get involved. Nobody followed up. So many came forward, finally some justice.”

While Rose did not provide further details about her incident, representatives for both her and Clarke had not responded to requests for comment at the time the allegations were first made public. Her statement adds to the growing list of accounts against Clarke since the original allegations surfaced in 2021.

The fallout from the initial Guardian investigation was swift, with Sky canceling Clarke’s television series ‘Bulletproof’ following the allegations. Additionally, BAFTA suspended his membership and revoked his honorary Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema award shortly after the report was released.

According to the Metropolitan Police, the new charges stem from an investigation that began in September 2025, with the Crown Prosecution Service authorizing the case after reviewing evidence related to the five women involved. Clarke is set to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, October 21.

Detective Superintendent Mike Cagney addressed the case, emphasizing that the women involved are receiving support from specially trained officers and encouraging anyone who has experienced sexual assault to come forward, assuring that reports will be handled sensitively by trained investigators.

Rose’s allegations add another layer to what has become a prolonged reckoning in UK entertainment, spanning half a decade between the initial allegations and the current criminal charges. Whether more accounts will emerge as the case progresses remains uncertain, but Rose’s decision to speak out indicates that scrutiny surrounding Clarke’s past is far from over.

As the industry continues to grapple with how to address such allegations, Rose’s experience of being told not to get involved introduces a troubling new aspect to an already complex narrative.

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