Kata Huddleston was a contestant on “The Voice” in 2016, during the show’s 10th season, but since her departure from the show, she is better known for her crimes than her singing talent. Huddleston — who went by the stage name Kata Hay — did pretty well and was part of Christina Aguilera’s vocal team. She made it all the way to the playoffs, which that season was made up of the top 24 contestants, before being eliminated.
In June 2022, TMZ reported that Huddleston was arrested for sexually assaulting a minor. The victim was the 16-year-old son of Huddleston’s friend, whom she had reportedly known since he was 9. Huddleston, then 35, was staying with the victim’s family when the crimes occurred in the summer of 2022. According to court documents obtained by the outlet, Huddleston made sexual comments to the minor, which then escalated to unwanted touching and kissing in two instances.
Though Huddleston admitted to the crimes on a recording and pleaded guilty, she claimed in court that the victim’s story was not accurate. “No, it was not a lie. That’s why I pled guilty, but it did not happen in that way,” she said (via WKRN). “I want to cause no more suffering for anyone. I’m truly sorry.” Huddleston — who was on probation for a DUI — was sentenced to six months in jail, as well as a mental health evaluation and intensive alcohol program.
