Former Spandau Ballet singer and West End stage star Ross Davidson has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for multiple rapes and sexual assaults against six women. The 38-year-old, who once starred in the Queen musical We Will Rock You and served as lead singer for the iconic 80s band Spandau Ballet in 2018, was found guilty of two rapes, an attempted rape, three sexual assaults, and two charges of voyeurism.
Details of the crimes
The offenses were committed against six women between 2013 and 2019. Davidson, who used the stage name Ross Wild and described himself as "sex positive," claimed all sexual activity was consensual. However, jurors in two separate trials disagreed, leading to his conviction. He was sentenced today at Wood Green Crown Court in London.
Judge's remarks
The judge noted that Davidson was seen by many as charismatic, but as his career advanced, he "behaved towards women in a wholly disgraceful manner." Prosecutor Richard Hearnden stated that Davidson filmed himself during one of the rapes and some of the assaults. The videos were taken when the women were "as vulnerable as can be" and in "such a deep sleep that they could not be disturbed." The victims only learned of the incidents after police informed them.
Mr. Hearnden described Davidson as a predator who "will resort to rape and sexual assault if he is not given what he thinks he deserves." Davidson read a book as the court heard victim impact statements. Three of the victims were present in the courtroom during sentencing.
Previous convictions
The Aberdeen-born singer was first convicted of rape, sexual assaults, and voyeurism involving four women after a trial in July 2024. A second trial in January 2025 found him guilty of raping a woman in London in 2015 and attempting to rape and sexually assault another woman in Thailand in 2019.
Victim impact statements
One victim stated in her impact statement: "Since the rape, my life has been permanently changed. I no longer feel safe or able to trust the world as I once did. Ordinary situations can feel threatening, and I live with constant anxiety and hyper-vigilance. Emotionally, I experience fear, sadness, anger, and at times numbness." Another woman said she was on medication for depression and anxiety and had become "guarded and introverted" after previously being a sociable person.
Prosecutor's tribute
After sentencing, senior CPS prosecutor Shikha Verma paid tribute to the victims' "immense courage" in supporting the case against the "predatory sex offender." Davidson's lawyer, Charlotte Newell KC, told the court that the singer had suffered from "crippling" undiagnosed ADHD and had used drugs and alcohol to cope. She stated that he now has "genuine remorse" and is on medication for his conditions.
