Actor Kiki Darling leaves Ah Boys To Firefighters after past sexual assault conviction surfaces online
Content creator Kiki Darling has resigned from the upcoming film 'Ah Boys To Firefighters' after a past sexual assault conviction resurfaced online. The production team stated they were unaware of his criminal history prior to casting.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the impact of digital accountability and the challenges production companies face regarding background vetting in the age of social media.
The production team said it was unaware of Kiki Darling's previous conviction and that his scenes will be removed following his resignation from the upcoming film.
Director Jack Neo (centre) with the initially announced main cast of Ah Boys to Firefighters, including Kiki Darling (right). (Photo: Instagram/@jackneock)
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