Lord Charles Brocket, a prominent figure in reality TV, will not stand trial for allegations of sexual assault and rape until late 2027. The 73-year-old, known for his appearance on the 2004 season of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, made an appearance at Isleworth Crown Court recently. Although he did not enter a plea, his legal representative, Crispin Aylett KC, indicated that he plans to plead not guilty.
Brocket faces charges including two counts of rape, two of sexual assault, and one of sexual activity without consent in London back in August, all related to a single accuser. Previously, he was charged with one count of sexual assault by penetration in Warbleton, East Sussex, but this charge was dropped after a hearing.
Judge Martin Edmunds KC, the Recorder of the Royal Borough of Kensington, informed Brocket that his trial is scheduled to commence on November 1, 2027, at the same court. The trial is anticipated to last seven days due to a growing backlog of court cases and prioritization of matters involving individuals in custody.
During a pre-trial preparation hearing, Brocket, a resident of Fulham, West London, only confirmed his name and date of birth. He remained composed in court, dressed in a slate grey suit and white open-neck shirt, as legal proceedings unfolded. He was conditionally bailed and is expected to appear for a case management hearing on January 9, 2026, at the same court. Additionally, a pre-trial review session in preparation for the trial has been scheduled for October 7, 2027.
