Kevin Adams, the dance instructor jailed for sexually assaulting England footballer Andy Carroll, is still being used to promote 'dirty dancing' on BBC websites seven years after the attack.
Carroll, 37, said Adams attacked him as he slept naked in 2019. The former Liverpool and England striker woke up and threw him out of the house, knocking him unconscious when he tried to return.
Jailed for sexual assault
In November 2023, Adams, now 59, was jailed for 20 months for the sexual assault. Carroll revealed the attack in his autobiography Owning It without naming his abuser, but confirmed it was Adams after learning the culprit was named in court records. Carroll said the assault had a 'devastating impact on my life' and he could not stand to see photos of his 'abuser'.
"I don't want to keep seeing his face or being reminded of him," he said. "I'm ready to move forward. Hopefully now I can finally start to put this chapter behind me."
Websites still carrying profile
Several BBC websites were still carrying Adams' picture on Sunday night. One - for the BBC's Sport Academy - included a snapshot and profile of Adams, described as a 'former UK and European aerobics champion'.
In the profile, Adams said he has 'worked with some of the music industry's top stars' and named 'Paula Abdul, Mariah Carey, The Spice Girls and Steps'. He added: "More recently you may have seen me on TV putting the contestants through their paces in Comic Relief Does Fame Academy."
The webpage features a link entitled: "Want to try some Dirty Dancing?" That page states: "Want to get active but ball games aren't for you? Fancy getting fit but trackies aren't your style? Well how about strutting your stuff on the dancefloor instead then?"
Other BBC pages
Adams is also still featured on a separate BBC Fame Academy Tutors' website, which states that after 'leaving theatre school' he 'enjoyed performing with the London City Ballet' and 'now teaches all styles of dance including street, ballet, jazz, body popping, breakdance, ballroom, salsa, contemporary and even yoga'.
The site goes on to list his choreography credits, including Mariah Carey, The Spice Girls, Victoria Beckham, Cher, Boyzone, Louise Redknapp and Dannii Minogue, as well as his work on GMTV and presenting roles on ITV. A CBBC Newsround site also lists Adams' showbiz CV, including appearances on BBC's Top Of The Pops and in Comic Relief charity cash appeals.
The BBC declined to comment on when it was first made aware of his arrest or prosecution, what action it took, or if there had been any investigation into his behaviour while working for the broadcaster. A spokesman declined to say why the websites featuring him were still publicly accessible or if they would be removed, saying: "It would be inaccurate to report that he currently works for BBC." Adams' representative had not responded to a request for comment.
