The festive season is looking a bit bleak for Nick Carter and his Backstreet Boys band members.
The band’s Christmas special, “A Very Backstreet Holiday,” was canceled after allegations that Carter raped an autistic teenage girl during the band’s 2001 tour surfaced. The Los Angeles show is scheduled to air next week as part of ABC’s Wednesday, December 14 schedule.
Nick Carter Alleged Rape ABC Cloud Backstreet Boys Special
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The special is set to feature Carter, along with his band members – AJ McLean, Brian Littrell, Kevin Richardson, and Howie Dorough – celebrating the Christmas season while performing some of the biggest songs from their tenth album, “A Very Backstreet Christmas.”
Seth Rogen, Nikki Glaser, Rob Riggle, Meghan Trainor, Ron Funches, and Atsuko Okatsuka are also on the list of scheduled appearances. News of ABC canceling the special was confirmed by Variety, following a woman identified as Shannon “Shay” Ruth who filed a sexual battery lawsuit alleging Carter raped and infected her with HPV (human papillomavirus infection) when she was 17 years old.
The Blast shared that the now 39-year-old did not provide details during a December 8 press conference with his attorney, held at the Los Angeles Beverly Hilton hotel. Claiming that the attack took place in February 2001 after the boy band’s concert in Tacoma, Washington State, he said:
“The past 21 years have been filled with pain, confusion, frustration, shame, and self-harm as a direct result of Nick Carter raping me. Even though I am autistic and live with cerebral palsy, I believe that nothing has influenced me more or made a more lasting impact on my life than what Nick Carter did and said to me.”
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Ruth claims that Carter invited her to hang out with him on his tour bus after he spent time in the autograph line. The singer then took her to the bathroom, demanding that the teenager perform oral sex on her.
After that, the “8 Simple Rules” star allegedly continued to sexually assault Ruth in bed. When she tried to get off the tour bus, Carter stopped her, then grabbed her arm, where he left bruises, and yelled at her.
According to court documents, Ruth claims that she was a virgin before the fateful encounter and that she contracted HPV after it happened. Ruth explained that she took so long to come forward with her story because she was afraid of going to jail if she told what allegedly happened between her and the now 42-year-old.
Fortunately, the plaintiffs are taking a fresh look at the matter, citing the ultimate goal of “stopping” the “Dancing With the Stars” regulars from “attacking more teenagers and women.” “Just because Nick Carter is a celebrity does not mean he is exempt from his crimes. I am a survivor and will remain,” Ruth concluded her speech.
Carter has since denied the allegations.
Famous 90s Boy Bands Working For Charity
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The Blast announced the news of The Backstreet Boys teaming up with Elf on the Shelf to bring “A Very Backstreet Christmas Backstreet Boys Experience” to fans in October. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity sees the “I Want It That Way” hitmakers auction off their music and time to lucky winners and their guests of choice.
Winners and their guests are expected to win an all-inclusive trip, kicking off the festive season in Los Angeles with the band before attending the official release party for their Christmas album.
Explained in detail, the grand prize includes airline tickets for two to either Los Angeles or Burbank airport, three nights hotel accommodation from November 30 to December 3, two tickets for the winner and a guest to the official album release party on December 1, photo op with bn, and a signed “A Very Backstreet Christmas” compact disc for winners and their guests.
The auction, which took place on eBay for charity, was presented by Auction Cause. All net proceeds from the auction are expected to go to Point Hope, Inc. The starting bid for the auction is $999.00, and it goes live at 4:00 PM PST. Amber Walz and Julie Wagoner won the auction.
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