Stacey Solomon has said she was sexually propositioned by a music producer in order to “help” her career.
Speaking as a panelist on Loose Women yesterday (January 31), Solomon discussed an incident that took place while she was attempting to make and distribute music in another country.
The former X Factor contestant said the producer had asked for “some alone time to get to know each other better” while working, after her appearance on the ITV singing competition.
“I remember going out to a different country to work on a record and hopefully distribute it,” Solomon said. “And I met somebody who was really big – a music producer – who could help me distribute it and get on board and make a huge difference.
“That person asked if I wanted some alone time at dinner to get to know each other better.”
Though the singer initially thought the producer was joking later she realised that the remark was “a real invitation of ‘if you come with me I can help you’”. She then knew she wasn’t going to be able to “further my career”.
Speaking of the sexual misconduct in a wider sense, she said: “Ultimately those people in power shouldn’t be putting women in that position in the first place – that is where the fault lies.”
Grammys shining light on the campaign is followed by the issue earlier this week. During the event, Janelle Monae delivered a powerful speech addressing the misuse of power in the music industry whilst introducing Kesha’s performance of ‘Praying’. Stars also wore white roses to the ceremony to support of the movement.
> Shiuly Akter
Stacey Solomon was Sexually Propositioned by Big Music Producer
