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Alex Williamson Dropped By Management Following Abuse Allegations By Singer Peach PRC

Williamson denied the allegations yesterday in a series of fiery Instagram stories.

by Jules LeFevre  29 April 2021
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Comedian Alex “Shooter” Williamson has been dropped by management and touring company More Talent after allegations were levelled at him by his former partner, singer Peach PRC.

— Content Warning: This article discusses allegations of abuse. — 

In a statement to Music Junkee, More Talent director Andrew Taylor confirmed that “in light of recent unacceptable events, More Talent have terminated our relationship with Alex Williamson.”

Additionally, Pedestrian has reported that an email was sent to the wider More Talent roster this morning regarding the termination, in which Taylor labelled Williamson’s recent behaviour as “completely inappropriate” and “unacceptable”. “We do not and cannot be seen to condone behaviour such as is alleged, nor the tone or content of his responses,” the email read, as seen by Pedestrian. 

Yesterday, Williamson vehemently denied the allegations laid out by Peach PRC. Yesterday, the singer shared a statement across social media accusing Williamson of “manipulative and predatory” behaviour, including “grooming and abusing young vulnerable women and girls”.

“I’m not the kind of person to do this ever but I will not be able to sleep at night or forgive myself if I don’t come out and warn people about this man,” Peach wrote. “He is abusive, manipulative and predatory and has done absolutely vile things to not only myself but others who I won’t mention for their privacy.

“I didn’t speak up loud enough last time and still carry so much guilt that it lead to someone else being hurt. And I won’t watch it happen again,” she continued. “He is literally TELLING you what he’s doing and disguising it as ‘dark humour’ this man is sick. He needs to be de-platformed at the very LEAST. I am not scared of you Alex. Your empty threats are pathetic and I won’t be silenced anymore.”

Read Peach’s full statement below.

A short time later, on her Instagram stories, Peach then accused Williamson of physically attacking her during their relationship. “You pinned me down and choked me while I was drunk and passed out and you forced yourself on me,” she said, before showing a photo of bruises that were allegedly afflicted by Williamson.

She also claimed that Williamson had been “grooming” a 17-year-old girl. Music Junkee reached to Peach PRC’s management earlier today — they declined to comment further.

Williamson quickly responded on his Instagram, posting a string of confusing and disturbing videos denying the allegations, calling them “horse shit”, and hurling insults at his ex-girlfriend.

“Peach, do you know what’s ‘predatory behaviour’?,” he said in one video, as reported by Pedestrian. “When we were having a fuckin’ threesome with your fuckin’ weird mate from the fuckin’ bar and I was having a fuckin’ diarrhea shit on the toilet and you were trying to kick the fuckin’ door in to fuckin’ sit on my dick. That, when I was saying ‘no please don’t come in,’ that…

“Girls, you wanted me, girls. I’m a fuckin’, I’m a loveable character. I don’t blame you for throwin’ yourselves [at me]…Fuckin’ hell, fuck off you bitches.”

“Again, they both threw themselves at me,” he said in another video. “I’m confused as to where the predatory thing is coming from. What even is the accusation? … If it’s the predatory thing, it’s false. Also, I was 29 at the time. What’s the problem with trying to find a 19-year-old…All you chicks here firing up, all your boyfriends, you think they’re looking at your old boot of a head? No, they’re looking at hot 19-year-olds.”

“I’m going to say it one more time, I’ve never laid a finger on these girls,” he said in another, referring to Peach and another of his ex-partner.s “Someone just said she posted a photo looking like someone had hit her or something, I’ve never laid a finger on anyone. I’ll get a lawyer involved if that’s what she’s really said.”

He also posted a number of screenshots of supportive DMs from fans, such as the one below.

In another screenshot, a fan had messaged: “Very disappointed in you shoots, 19 is a bit old isn’t it?”. Williamson responded: “I fucking LOVE you cunts”.

In an additional statement to NME, Williamson again denied the allegations: “None of this is true… Both very much untrue statements,” he told the site.

A number of these Instagram stories have since been deleted.

Peach PRC released another short statement on Twitter late in the day, thanking fans for the “overwhelming love and support”.

Music Junkee will update this story when more information is to hand.

If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au. In an emergency, call 000.

Men can access anonymous confidential telephone counselling to help to stop using violent and controlling behaviour through the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491.