Andy Carroll Names Kevin Adams as Abuser: MP Demands Separate Strategy for Male Sexual Assault Victims

Footballer Andy Carroll hid that he was a victim of sexual abuse for years. Finally, he spoke out about it in his memoir, 'Owning It: In My Own Words.' However, he never named his abuser.

But the media recently uncovered the identity of the abuser: Kevin Adams, a former dance coach and choreographer for the BBC reality show 'Fame Academy.' His identity emerged after his name appeared in publicly available court documents relating to his 2023 sexual assault conviction.

Andy Caroll Confirms It Was Kevin Adams

'Now that Kevin Adams has been named in court documents as my abuser, I can confirm it,' Carroll told The Sun upon learning that Adams had been named in court. Adams' conviction in 2023 was public record, but Carroll was not named because sexual-assault victims are automatically granted anonymity under UK law.

Carroll never talked about the incident either and was only included in his memoir at the last minute. 'Something happened to me a few years ago that was so traumatic I only decided to include it in this book at the very last minute,' the player-assistant manager for Dagenham & Redbridge said.

'I was sexually assaulted; there I said it. Scary to even think about and only a few people knew about it before now,' Carroll also said.

MP Commends Carroll's Bravery

MP Ben Obese-Jecty called Carroll brave for sharing his story. 'Hugely brave of Andy Carroll to go public with the details of how he was sexually assaulted by Kevin Adams. If it can happen to a famous, wealthy, robust 6'4" professional footballer, it can happen to men and boys who would be considered to be far more vulnerable.'

Obese-Jecty has also called for a separate strategy for male victims of interpersonal abuse and violence rather than having male victims included within the gendered Violence Against Women and Girls framework. In 2025, he introduced a private member's bill titled 'Interpersonal Abuse and Violence Against Men and Boys (Strategy) Bill' that would require the Secretary of State to prepare and publish a strategy specifically for male victims.

'Bill simply aims to ensure that male victims of those crimes have a dedicated strategy that reflects the differing nature of their circumstances and ensures that male survivors are recognised and receive appropriate support,' the MP for Huntingdon said in 2025.

Carroll Wants To Move On

With Adams's name now in public, Carroll hopes that he will finally put the chapter behind him. 'I just ask that people don't constantly share pictures of my abuser alongside me,' said Carroll.

'I don't want to keep seeing his face or being reminded of him every time this story is spoken about. I'm ready to move forward. This had a devastating impact on my life and loved ones,' the footballer added.

The incident happened in 2019 inside Carroll's home. Carroll said that his abuser had often asked to hang out with him. One night, he finally agreed and the abuser went to his home and made him drinks.

After drinking, Carroll said he started feeling light-headed and went to sleep. He awoke in his bed, naked, and with the abuser under his duvet. Carroll said he smacked his abuser hard, threw him out of his house and called the police.