20 hours Ago By [email protected] (Mia O'Hare)
Stacey Dooley has admitted she shoplift when she was younger and had just six-words to say. The documentary maker, 38, is known for getting candid with her audiences as she explores tricky subjects. She is fronting a new series that includes a two-part BBC programme titled Rape On Trial, which covers the delays to court cases and waiting times for victims of alleged rape and sexual assault.
As part of her new series, Stacey also includes episodes on shoplifting and romany gypsys. In scenes set to hit air later this week, the Strictly Come Dancing star revealed she did some shoplifting when she was a teenager. Stacey admitted she became involved in the crime when she was around 13 and 14-years-old.
Shoplifting is classed as a criminal offense in the UK that can result in a fine, community service, or even jail time. The sentence depends on the value of the stolen goods and the offender's criminal history. Stacey's admission to shoplifting left her issuing a candid response in her documentary.
She simply said: "Obviously, you look back and think, ‘What the f*** was I doing?'". Stacey also made another bold claim as part of her series as she admitted she would not feel confident to go to the police if she was raped. The TV star said: “If somebody raped me, I don’t think I would go to the police, which is so bleak and such a disappointing realisation.
..But in terms of what I’ve witnessed, I wouldn’t feel confident.
” She also said that women have been inspired by France’s bravery to speak out publicly Gisele Pelicot after she was drugged by her husband Dominique Pelicot and raped by him and dozens of other men. Speaking to Radio Times, she added: “Obviously, I think she’s a f***ing powerhouse but I wonder if even she really understands the magnitude of what she’s done for other women. Because, with the women I spoke to, the concern was always, ‘If I go to the police, will they believe me?’ It’s one of the few crimes where your credibility is immediately brought into question.
The bravery it takes is unbelievable.” Filmed over three years, the documentary follows 23-year-old Jessie who has reported being raped by an ex-boyfriend, 19-year-old Emma who says she has been orally raped by a fellow college student, and 22-year-old Becca who reported being raped by someone she was dating, having had consensual sex earlier that evening. They have all waived their legal right to anonymity, as they fight to have their voices heard in a system under immense strain.
Stacey said: “It’s very well documented that we have this problem that’s very prolific in the UK where so few cases of reported rape are coming to trial, and so I think all of us (myself, the director and producer) were really keen to cover this subject because we wanted to figure out what it means for real people. The access felt pretty unprecedented, the girls were so very generous with their stories and time, and we definitely didn’t take that for granted. We spoke to their family members as well, they didn’t have to come forward and be so honest either so we were grateful for that.
” You can contact our 24/7 Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Line and speak to Rape Crisis at any time of the day or night on 0808 500 2222 Rape on Trial will be available on BBC iPlayer from Thursday 13th March. It will air as a double bill on BBC Three at 9pm on Thursday 13th March, and repeat on BBC One later in March. Like this story? For more of the latest showbiz news and gossip, follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .
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