All You Need To Know About 'Sexual Predator' Allegations Against Noel Clarke

Actor-producer Noel Clarke has now been accused of groping, harassing and bullying by over 20 women.

Although he has apologised for some of his actions, he has also vehemently denied the allegations of sexual misconduct against him. "I vehemently deny any sexual misconduct or criminal wrongdoing. Recent reports however have made it clear to me that some of my actions have affected people in ways I did not intend or realise. To those individuals, I am deeply sorry. I will be seeking professional help to educate myself and change for the better, " said Noel Clarke.

His statement comes after ITV decided to not broadcast the final episode of the police drama Viewpoint, in which he is acting. This decision was finalised by ITV on Friday.

Here are 7 things to know about the Noel Clarke sexual harassment case:

1. Noel Clarke has been accused by 20 women of misbehaving with them. These allegations date back to the year 2004.
2. These women alleged that Clarke tried to take advantage of them while they were at the beginning of their careers. However, they were afraid to speak out due to the enormous power he holds in the British film and television industry.
3. He has been accused of secretly filming nude auditions of female actors, making sexual advances, and intimidate them into remaining silent.
4. Jing Lusi, an actor spoke about Clarke when they had collaborated for the film SAS: Red Notice. She alleged that Clarke had tried to make sexual advances towards her during a business dinner. When she refused to comply with him, his reaction was quite "disturbing." "(He was) really laying it on thick and grossly and quite explicitly," she recalled.
5. Earlier this month, BAFTA awarded him with the Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award. Many women broke their silence on BAFTA bestowing the award upon Noel Clarke.  The Guardian stated that BAFTA was aware of the allegations against him.
6. BAFTA has now suspended his membership and also the award that was given to him.
7. Noel Clarke's Viewpoint co-stars Michaela Coel and Ashley Waters have tweeted out their support for the women who complained against him.

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— Michaela Coel (@MichaelaCoel) April 30, 2021

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— Ashley Walters | Asher D (@AshleyWalters82) April 30, 2021