Pop star Chappell Roan has officially ended her relationship with talent agency Wasserman, led by entertainment executive Casey Wasserman, after his name surfaced in the recently released Jeffrey Epstein-related files.
The announcement was made on Tuesday, while Roan is touring Australia as part of the Laneway Festival run.
The move has quickly made Roan one of the most high-profile artists to distance herself from Wasserman, as the agency faces growing scrutiny over old email exchanges involving Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s former partner and convicted sex trafficker.
Why did Chappell Roan stop working with Casey Wasserman’s agency?
Roan shared her decision in a public statement posted to her Instagram Stories, saying she had ended representation with Wasserman with immediate effect.
She wrote that she expects her team to meet “the highest standards” and suggested that no artist or staff member should be pressured into defending actions that clash with their moral values.
Roan did not accuse Casey Wasserman of any crime, but her message strongly reflected the growing industry discomfort around any connection, past or present, to Epstein-linked figures.
Chappell Roan announces she’s leaving Wasserman, the talent agency led by Casey Wasserman, after his flirtatious emails with Ghislaine Maxwell were unsealed as part of the Epstein files:
“I hold my teams to the highest standards and have a duty to protect them as well. No… pic.twitter.com/wJDH2NqNXv
— Pop Base (@PopBase) February 10, 2026
What is the Casey Wasserman connection in the Epstein files?
The controversy centres around email messages from 2003 between Casey Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell, which appeared in the latest release of Epstein-related documents.
The messages reportedly included personal and flirtatious language, including remarks about meeting up and references to “massages.”
Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence after being convicted of recruiting and trafficking underage girls for Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein died in a New York jail in 2019 while awaiting trial.
Has Casey Wasserman been accused of any wrongdoing?
No. At this stage, Casey Wasserman has not been accused of criminal wrongdoing linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
However, the public reaction has been swift, mainly because the released correspondence has raised questions about judgment, ethics, and the influence of influential people before Maxwell’s crimes became widely known.
Wasserman has issued a public apology, stating that the correspondence happened more than two decades ago and long before Maxwell’s criminal behaviour became public knowledge.
He also said he never had a personal or business relationship with Epstein.
Which other musicians are leaving Wasserman or demanding action?
Roan’s decision follows similar statements from other artists and musicians who have spoken out or begun leaving the agency.
Several performers have publicly demanded accountability, including calls for Casey Wasserman to step down or remove his name from the company.
Some artists have also said remaining represented by the agency would conflict with their personal values.
Industry insiders have suggested rival agencies are already approaching Wasserman clients, hoping to sign major names during the fallout.
How big is the Wasserman agency, and who does it represent?
Wasserman is a major global agency, founded in 2002, and has built a strong reputation across sports, entertainment, and music.
The agency represents hundreds of artists worldwide, including major chart-topping names and festival headliners.
Its client list has included high-profile acts linked to UK touring circuits and European festival line-ups.
Because of its influence, any instability at Wasserman could ripple through the music business, especially touring, live booking, and management contracts.
Could this affect the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics?
The controversy may extend beyond music. Casey Wasserman also holds a major leadership role as head of the organizing committee for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
Some US political figures have reportedly called for him to resign from that role, arguing the controversy damages public trust.
However, officials have suggested that any final decision would sit with the board overseeing Olympic planning. At the moment, there is no confirmed change to his position.
Why does this story matter to the UK public?
Although Chappell Roan is an American artist, and the controversy stems from the release of US court documents, the situation matters in the UK because Wasserman operates globally and connects with artists who tour Britain regularly.
UK audiences and industry professionals are also watching how major entertainment companies respond when reputational issues surface, especially when they involve connections to one of the most notorious sex trafficking cases of modern times.
The wider fallout comes as other public figures named in the Epstein files have also issued denials, including Kevin Rudd, who has publicly rejected claims he ever met Epstein.
This case reflects a growing shift in public expectations, where fans and performers increasingly demand ethical accountability from executives, brands, and agencies.
