A new BBC documentary has brought serious allegations of sexual misconduct against Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman Jared Leto to light. The claims have cast immediate doubt on the viability of his upcoimng April tour dates in London and Manchester.
Four women's testimonies in the BBC documentary
The BBC documentary Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret features testimony from several women alleging criminal sexual conduct by the 54-year-old actor. According to the report, a woman named Clara alleges that Leto engaged in underage sex with her in California when she was 17, an act she claims would constitute statutory rape. Another woman, Isabel, stated she was also 17 when Leto allegedly sexually assaulted her in a motel bathroom.
The documentary also includes claims from Alex, who says she was 19 when Leto allegedly threatened to assault her at a hotel in London's Shoreditch. additionally, a woman named Etta claims she was 16 when she received sexually explicit phone calls from the singer, while another woman, Taylor, says she felt taken advantage of at age 14 during an autograph session.
The O2 Arena and Co-op Live dates under threat
The upcoming British tour dates for Thirty Seconds to Mars are now facing potential cancellation by major promoters. The band was scheduled to perform at London's O2 Arena on April 28 and Manchester's Co-op Live on April 29. As reported by the Daily Mail, music giants SJM and Live Nation are currently engaged in crisis talks to decide whether to scrap the shows entirely.
Industry insiders suggest that organizers are eager to avoid the kind of reputational damage seen during the Kanye West controversy. The report notes that Live Nation was previously forced to cancel the Wireless Festival following backlash over its decision to book West, who was refused entry to Britain due to antisemitic statements.
Allegations of a backstage "hunting ground"
Beyond individual testimonies, the documentary alleges a systemic pattern of behavior involving Leto's music career. An anonymous former staff member told the BBC that employees were allegedly tasked with bringing young women backstage to meet the singer and booking entire rosters of models to attend his concerts.
This behavior is framed as part of a long-standing pattern, with the report highlighting a 2013 incident in Emeryeryville, California. During that performance, Leto invited a 17-year-old girl onto the stage, later remarking to the audience that he liked how high school girls "stay the same age" while he gets older .
The legal status of the Shoreditch and California claims
While the allegations are severe, several critical details remain unverified by legal authorities. It is currently unknown if Clara, Isabel, Alex, Etta, or Taylor have filed formal criminal complaints in California or the United Kingdom regarding the allged incidents in Shoreditch or the motel.
Jared Leto has denied all accusations, stating in a formal response that he has never sexually assaulted anyone and that the claims are "absolutely and categorically false." Until formal legal proceedings are initiated or organizers make a final decision,the status of the April 28 and April 29 shows remains uncertain.
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