A male entertainer, Stuart Kennedy, has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman during a hen party held at a lodge within the Crieff Hydro in Perthshire. The verdict was delivered after a two-day trial at Perth Sheriff Court, where the court heard distressing testimony from the victim.
The incident involved Kennedy, who was performing a firefighter-themed routine, inappropriately touching the bride-to-be’s breasts and compelling her to consume a drink through a novelty straw. The woman described feeling profoundly distressed and violated by the encounter, recounting how she had to leave the performance area to be sick due to panic and emotional upset.
Kennedy, during his defence, asserted his professionalism, claiming to be a “consummate professional” with extensive experience over two decades and approximately 4,000 shows. He characterised his services as “a beautiful gift” and denied any wrongdoing, suggesting the victim’s account was untruthful. He also highlighted that he operates his own company, Alpha Male Strippers and Buff Butlers Aberdeen, and holds substantial public liability insurance. Court’s Findings on Consent
Despite Kennedy’s assertions, Sheriff Paul Reid concluded that the performer failed to adequately establish consent from the woman, who was visibly uncomfortable and expressed her reluctance throughout the performance. The court determined that Kennedy was guilty of sexual assault by engaging in actions such as handling and shaking her breasts. Furthermore, he was found to have coerced her into sexual activity by forcing her to drink through the aforementioned straw, repeatedly thrusting his hips towards her, and making her handle a fake penis prop. Certain aspects of the initial charge, specifically allegations of him repeatedly touching her thighs and private parts, were removed during the proceedings.
This conviction marks the second time in recent years that the 42-year-old entertainer has been placed on the sex offenders register. His first conviction for a similar offence in Aberdeen had previously been upheld on appeal, a fact that was brought up during the cross-examination. The Performance and Victim’s Reaction
Kennedy meticulously detailed his typical routine to the court. He described arriving at the Crieff hotel at 10 PM on the night of March 22 last year, setting up his beatbox with a blue light, and using a torch for dramatic effect. His entry into the lodge was accompanied by a theatrical declaration: “Everyone stay calm the emergency services are here.” He recounted making light-hearted remarks about hosepipes and “hot women,” and patting down the designated subject for “flammable substances.” He also claimed to have made it clear to his audience that the performance was “just fun, light entertainment” and not to be taken literally.
He depicted his victim as being verbally assertive but physically unresponsive, frequently rolling her eyes and declining his advances with “No, thank you.” He insisted she was “giving as good as she got” and denied touching her breasts, calling such an action “commercial suicide” due to the potential for negative reviews. Kennedy noted that his routine involved him remaining fully clothed, wearing several layers of underwear with garters designed to mimic a fake penis. He vaguely recalled her possibly touching the prop.
The victim’s abrupt departure from the performance, where she fled to the bathroom “crying hysterically and screaming and grabbing my hair” before vomiting, clearly indicated her distress. Kennedy’s only reported reaction to her exit was concern over potential refund requests. Broader Context and Previous Legal Troubles
The prosecutor, Jennifer Baird, highlighted Kennedy’s previous conviction in Aberdeen Sheriff Court in 2022 for sexually assaulting another woman at a hen party, where he was described as sitting naked on one woman’s lap and rubbing his body against another. His subsequent unsuccessful appeal against that conviction was also noted. Baird suggested that such public legal proceedings could be seen as negative reviews for his business, to which Kennedy retorted that the case had actually given his business “a boost.” He further accused the fiscal’s office of professional misconduct for including allegations in the charge that were later withdrawn.
Sheriff Reid expressed concern regarding Kennedy’s apparent lack of remorse or understanding concerning his previous offences. This judgment contributes to a pattern of legal issues for Kennedy, who has attracted media attention for various reasons over the years.
In early 2025, Kennedy was acquitted of rape following a trial at the High Court in Aberdeen. He also gained notoriety in 2018 for featuring in a Channel 4 documentary about his work as one of the UK’s most prolific unregulated sperm donors, a role he also discussed in an interview on a popular morning television show, stating he had fathered 20 children through these donations. Furthermore, in 2009, he was convicted for impersonating a police officer by using a strobe light on his car dashboard to deceive other motorists. These past incidents paint a picture of an individual who has repeatedly found himself in legal and public scrutiny.
The upcoming sentencing will determine the consequences of this latest conviction for Kennedy, adding to his existing record and further highlighting the critical importance of consent in all forms of public entertainment.
The incident involved Kennedy, who was performing a firefighter-themed routine, inappropriately touching the bride-to-be’s breasts and compelling her to consume a drink through a novelty straw. The woman described feeling profoundly distressed and violated by the encounter, recounting how she had to leave the performance area to be sick due to panic and emotional upset.
Kennedy, during his defence, asserted his professionalism, claiming to be a “consummate professional” with extensive experience over two decades and approximately 4,000 shows. He characterised his services as “a beautiful gift” and denied any wrongdoing, suggesting the victim’s account was untruthful. He also highlighted that he operates his own company, Alpha Male Strippers and Buff Butlers Aberdeen, and holds substantial public liability insurance. Court’s Findings on Consent
Despite Kennedy’s assertions, Sheriff Paul Reid concluded that the performer failed to adequately establish consent from the woman, who was visibly uncomfortable and expressed her reluctance throughout the performance. The court determined that Kennedy was guilty of sexual assault by engaging in actions such as handling and shaking her breasts. Furthermore, he was found to have coerced her into sexual activity by forcing her to drink through the aforementioned straw, repeatedly thrusting his hips towards her, and making her handle a fake penis prop. Certain aspects of the initial charge, specifically allegations of him repeatedly touching her thighs and private parts, were removed during the proceedings.
This conviction marks the second time in recent years that the 42-year-old entertainer has been placed on the sex offenders register. His first conviction for a similar offence in Aberdeen had previously been upheld on appeal, a fact that was brought up during the cross-examination. The Performance and Victim’s Reaction
Kennedy meticulously detailed his typical routine to the court. He described arriving at the Crieff hotel at 10 PM on the night of March 22 last year, setting up his beatbox with a blue light, and using a torch for dramatic effect. His entry into the lodge was accompanied by a theatrical declaration: “Everyone stay calm the emergency services are here.” He recounted making light-hearted remarks about hosepipes and “hot women,” and patting down the designated subject for “flammable substances.” He also claimed to have made it clear to his audience that the performance was “just fun, light entertainment” and not to be taken literally.
He depicted his victim as being verbally assertive but physically unresponsive, frequently rolling her eyes and declining his advances with “No, thank you.” He insisted she was “giving as good as she got” and denied touching her breasts, calling such an action “commercial suicide” due to the potential for negative reviews. Kennedy noted that his routine involved him remaining fully clothed, wearing several layers of underwear with garters designed to mimic a fake penis. He vaguely recalled her possibly touching the prop.
The victim’s abrupt departure from the performance, where she fled to the bathroom “crying hysterically and screaming and grabbing my hair” before vomiting, clearly indicated her distress. Kennedy’s only reported reaction to her exit was concern over potential refund requests. Broader Context and Previous Legal Troubles
The prosecutor, Jennifer Baird, highlighted Kennedy’s previous conviction in Aberdeen Sheriff Court in 2022 for sexually assaulting another woman at a hen party, where he was described as sitting naked on one woman’s lap and rubbing his body against another. His subsequent unsuccessful appeal against that conviction was also noted. Baird suggested that such public legal proceedings could be seen as negative reviews for his business, to which Kennedy retorted that the case had actually given his business “a boost.” He further accused the fiscal’s office of professional misconduct for including allegations in the charge that were later withdrawn.
Sheriff Reid expressed concern regarding Kennedy’s apparent lack of remorse or understanding concerning his previous offences. This judgment contributes to a pattern of legal issues for Kennedy, who has attracted media attention for various reasons over the years.
In early 2025, Kennedy was acquitted of rape following a trial at the High Court in Aberdeen. He also gained notoriety in 2018 for featuring in a Channel 4 documentary about his work as one of the UK’s most prolific unregulated sperm donors, a role he also discussed in an interview on a popular morning television show, stating he had fathered 20 children through these donations. Furthermore, in 2009, he was convicted for impersonating a police officer by using a strobe light on his car dashboard to deceive other motorists. These past incidents paint a picture of an individual who has repeatedly found himself in legal and public scrutiny.
The upcoming sentencing will determine the consequences of this latest conviction for Kennedy, adding to his existing record and further highlighting the critical importance of consent in all forms of public entertainment.