A host of male celebs face sex abuse claims in the wake of the Noel Clarke allegations.

Some women in showbiz may go public with a string of accusations, including rape.

One source said: “This is a timebomb waiting to explode.”

A string of women are considering going ­public with claims of rape, sexual harassment and assault against men in the world of showbiz.

The dramatic revelation comes in the wake of sex abuse allegations against actor and director Clarke, who vehemently denies any wrongdoing.

Celebrities, household names known to the Mirror, are among those facing the latest claims and some are said to be taking legal advice.

Women in the industry are believed to be sharing the names of sex predators so they can avoid their advances.

One source said: “The MeToo movement was massive in ­Hollywood but there are many claims about British stars. There are victims who were too afraid to come forward but now they feel they can.

“Some of the allegations are ­horrendous and if true they would be career-ending for several big names and would result in police action.”

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Those facing the allegations include a male TV star who is accused of sending videos of himself engaged in sexual activity to female workmates and friends, as well as pressuring ­vulnerable women into having affairs with him.

A comedian and actor is facing accusations from at least six women, including rape, sexual assault and abusive and controlling ­behaviour.

Another comic and TV star is accused of sexual ­harassment by at least three women, one who he silenced with a non-disclosure agreement.

A well-known TV star allegedly made ­inappropriate advances to women.

And an award-winning actor is accused of having exploitative and manipulative ­relationships with multiple females at once.

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Another source said: “There is one comedy festival which female comedians are boycotting because a woman claims they were raped by one of the organisers.

“There is a spreadsheet being shared by female comedians naming the predators in the industry, male comedians, club promoters, club owners.

“This is a way of warning women who it is unsafe to be alone with.”

Clarke is facing claims of groping, sexual harassment and bullying made by more than 20 women.

The married dad of three has apologised for actions which “affected people in ways I did not intend” but he ­“vehemently” denied “any sexual misconduct or ­criminal wrongdoing”.

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X Factor star Rebecca Ferguson, 34, is said to have gone to police with claims of harassment and coercive control against a senior male figure in showbiz.

Singer Lily Allen will reportedly expose alleged abuse in her new album, with title of each track to be the first name of a man in the music industry she claims mistreated her.

More than 900 people in entertainment, including Dermot O’Leary, have signed an open letter calling for “an end to this culture that turns a blind eye to ­predators ­operating in plain sight”.

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Showbiz agent Jonathan Shalit OBE said: “There has been a culture where sexual harassment and inappropriate innuendo and behaviour has been ­omnipresent.

"In the past, unforgivable behaviour was laughed about and glossed over. Younger people of both sexes find it harder to ­challenge that situation.

“Fortunately the culture shift is now changing and organisations are taking sexual harassment, racism and the lack of diversity more seriously.

"People have more confidence to speak out.”

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TV stars at centre of claims

1. Comedian and actor

One comedian and actor is facing accusations from at least six women, including allegations of rape, sexual assault and abusive and controlling behaviour.

One complained to police but after he was interviewed under caution he was told that he would have no further action.

But it is understood that at least two of the women are considering going public with the allegations or reporting it to police.

We understand that this individual has at least two non-disclosure agreements in place with former sexual partners.

2. Comedian and TV star

Another comedian and TV star is facing accusations of sexual harassment by at least three women.

We understand that two of the women talk of being traumatised and humiliated by his unwanted attention.

A third we understand to be gagged by an non-disclosure agreement.

3. Male TV star

One male TV star is accused of coercive and controlling behaviour stretching back at least a decade.

One colleague has described how he would sent unsolicited videos of himself engaged in sexual activity to female workmates and friends.

An ex-partner described him targeting a series of vulnerable to women to cheat with them, pressuring them to send him sexual photos of themselves.

He is accused of drug taking and collecting extreme pornography.

4. TV star

Another well-known TV star is accused of inappropriate advances to young women.

5. Award-winning actor

Another award-winning actor is accused of exploitative and manipulative relationships with multiple women at once.

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