In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14 and support is available at 1800Respect (1800 737 732) and Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. I read the shit, its pathetic. It is outrageous. During the interview McLachlan, 55, spoke about the allegations of sexual harassment, which have plagued him since 2018. recreating this with his partner Vanessa Scammell multiple times for a Channel Seven interview on the . She felt that McLachlan would have known that she felt very uncomfortable and seemed to be enjoying that fact. (I thought) How am I gonna survive this?, RELATED: Lewd footage of Craig McLachlan airs in court. McLachlans case finished on Thursday and the defendants will begin calling their witnesses on Friday. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is at 800-273-8255 or chat for support. The woman, I kid you not, [she was] shielding her children from me as I walked past. Attempting to explain the outburst,Scammell told the interviewers: 'He's been abandoned by everybody. Oh, I really miss you, Craig. I burst into tears and I rang Nessa and said "How am I going to survive this? To prepare for his criminal trial, McLachlan filmed videos at home re-enacting how the scene was played, showing the proportions of the bed set 'to the centimetre', including the height of bed doona. And then I'll do what I have to do. You're referring to that girl?' As far as capitulations go, they don't come much bigger than actor Craig McLachlan abandoning his high-profile defamation case and agreeing to pay the $2 million-plus costs of The Sydney Morning . Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. At many points, but particularly here, it seems like Sevenare trying to show us how talented he is, which isn't the point, really. This was not as scripted or directed.". Image: Seven. Oh, I really miss you, Craig. The allegations are contained in the ABC's defence in defamation proceedings which Mr McLachlan brought against the national broadcaster in 2018. Last night, 1.1 million Australians tuned in to watch 7NEWS Spotlight: Craig McLachlan. We all had a stick in that fire, me included. Fordham said during his radio on Monday I know Tamzen HayesI believe her. ", "McLachlan's conduct in kissing Wouters down the stomach once out of sight of the audience was unnecessary for the performance of the Janet Bed Scene, was not scripted or directed.". I was not persuaded that there was evidence of collusion between the complainants,' Ms Wallington said. But moving on. McLachlan says he hasn't worked since, and tells a story about how the day after 7.30 aired, a woman shielded her children from him in a shop. The allegations became public after one of his alleged victims went public following the worldwide scandal involving disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein. Craig McLachlan and his long-time partner, Vanessa Scammell Credit: Don Arnold / WireImage Watch Spotlight on Channel 7 and stream it for free on 7plus >> Overnight, that all changed - and the fallen star was self-exiled to a shipping container and eventually admitted to a mental health facility after a failed suicide attempt. 17:30 BST 23 May 2021. In the Channel 7 interview, Mr McLachlan cried over what he called the absolute demolition of his life. Shame on @Channel7 for giving Craig McLachlan a tell-all platform, framing him as the victim after several accusations of sexual assault. At least, that was the official title of the tell-all special. According to the ABC, just 24 hours prior to the release of the Channel 7 interview, McLachlan was hit with fresh allegations of sexual harassment and bullying on the set of The Doctor Blake Mysteries TV series, as well as during The Rocky Horror Show. "We have no idea what is to come of that, or where he stands. It's news when you want it, from Australia's most trusted news organisation.For more from ABC News, click here: https://ab.co/2kxYCZYWatch more ABC News content ad-free on iview: https://ab.co/2OB7Mk1Go deeper on our ABC News In-depth channel: https://ab.co/2lNeBn2Like ABC News on Facebook: http://facebook.com/abcnews.auFollow ABC News on Instagram: http://instagram.com/abcnews_auFollow ABC News on Twitter: http://twitter.com/abcnews#ABCNews #ABCNewsAustralia She felt very awkward and uncomfortable about her interaction with McLachlan for the entire trip. Source: Facebook/@Sunrise, not guilty of seven indecent assault charges and six common assault charges. His long-term partner, Vanessa Scammell, also makes a brief appearance in the trailer where she says McLachlan has been abandoned by everybody. Lewd footage of Craig McLachlan airs in court, McLachlans courtroom singing unnecessary, Magistrate Belinda Wallington found the women who accused McLachlan. As you can imagine, we have a lot to say. Watch: Craig McLachlan's interview on Channel Seven tonight. 'I would sit there because really at that point, all you can think about is, 'Nessie is going to be better off. In December, McLachlan was found not guilty of seven indecent assault charges and six common assault charges relating to his alleged conduct towards four women during the 2014 tour of The Rocky Horror Show. A highly emotional Craig McLachlan is sitting down for his first interview since being acquitted of sexual harassment allegations. After many requests from McLachlan, Wouters walked over to McLachlan and gave him a peck on the lips. At that time, he had been sacked from both the musical and his TV series,The Doctor Blake Mysteries. Mr Maddren decided to change the scene and not point his finger at the star. ", The defence document also alleges that in a different scene, Ms Hayes was required to stand on a ladder and take a painting off the wall. Ms Steele was asked to drive Mr McLachlan to Melbourne Airport at the end of a costume fitting at Southbank. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. The 55-year old actor is now suing the ABC, Fairfax (now part of Nine) and an actress for defamation over 2018 reports that he indecently assaulted, harassed and bullied his fellow cast members. Even though I've never forced people sexual favours, I've never locked anyone in a hotel room and told them to give me a handy? (@lisa_aussiechic) May 16, 2021, While another viewer claimed the interview only highlighted McLachlans Narcissistic Personality Disorder.. Over an hour and a half, Seven aired an interview with the actor and his partner, pianist and conductor Vanessa Scammel, alongside diary-style footage taken over the last few years, about the serious criminal charges that (almost) cost him his career. The document containing the allegations was released this week by the Supreme Court, and is part of the ABCs defence to Mr McLachlans defamation claim. Video via Channel Seven When was the last time I woke up in the morning and smiled?'. The Gold Logie-winning actor sat side by side with his partner, Vanessa Scammell, who has been his staunch supporter throughout the allegations. The actor even told him: One day I will have to tell you a funny story about an attempted suicide., It could easily have gone that way, Thompson said. Australian actor Craig McLachlan, seen here with partner Vanessa Scammell arriving to give video evidence from his barrister's office in November 2020, has given an emotional interview to Channel 7. pasquale antonio (@pas3p3) May 10, 2021. I also can't imagine what it must have felt like for McLachlan's accusers to watch Seven's interview. The document released this week by the Supreme Court isthe ABC's defence to Mr McLachlan's defamation claim. This could be evidence that there was a clear agenda in exposing the McLachlan allegations, but it could also have been a pragmatic line of conversation with the victims that by coming out, they were protecting other women from the actor's alleged behaviour. 5:24PM May 17, 2021. 'That broke my heart. The document alleges in 2008, Mr McLachlan harassed 22-year-old Josie Steele who was working as a runner on the TV show City Homicide. You're referring to that individual? 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Under the heading'Sexual harassment of Wouters', the document alleges that during the Melbourne leg of the tour, Mr McLachlan entered her dressing room and sat on the edge of a couch while Wouters sat at a dressing table. Nonetheless,before each ad break, viewers were also shown the words 'Horror Show' up in lights with a sting of horror music, so the producers clearly wanted that concept interwoven. A woman, whose faceis blurred, is instructed by a producer to say something along the lines of, "he (McLachlan) is a big star, he has clout.". Sign up here. Mr McLachlan was not part of the scene and was asked to attend hair and makeup. 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Last night Channel 7 was accused of bias for having the audacity to air a controversial interview with fallen star Craig McLachlan. By Completely putting aside the validity of his response to these allegations, it is objectively bizarre to turn them into a performance. he continued. The actor then delves into the very complex issue of his mental health, referring to a suicide attempt. McLachlan says he has not worked in three years, but revealed he will next appear in a one-man show about the life of country singer Hank Williams in South Australia. Craig McLachlan first appeared on Australian television in a guest role on The Young Doctors. Your mate always, JJ., Jarratt also referred to one of the witnesses against his friend as Tampon. Image: Seven. The interview prompted a stage crew member to come forward with new information about one of the allegations raised during McLachlan's recent criminal trial. Mr McLachlan has always maintained his innocence. What is strange is that in contrast to the sombre tone of McLachlan's disclosures about his mental health, we're suddenly told he and Vanessa decided to 'fight', and shown a montage of them at the gym and also McLachlan physically punching a bag. And thunder. Craig McLachlan in a promo for his exclusive interview with Channel 7 Bias is a funny thing. Picture: Channel 7 A January 2018 report by Fairfax and the ABC first reported allegations McLachlan had been accused of sexually harassing several actresses. "From megastar to alleged monster, Craig McLachlan's life changed in an instant" the voiceover says and it's unclear why the person scripting that line wanted a rhyme in there so badly. Monique (@MoniqueHennessy) May 16, 2021. The one I worked with for two years? Mr McLachlan, 55, had consistently denied seven charges. 'There's an en suite and dunny down the end. He was very pleasant, welcoming, friendly, fun and hard working. As McLachlan and his partner retell a story about one of the alleged victims rushing out of a cafe to hug them and say how good it was to see them - just six weeks before the allegations would come out - I notice something. The scene was shot again and McLachlan again placed his hand on one of her buttocks while she filmed the close-up portion of the scene.". On the Sunday night, before the 7.30 Report ran on Monday January 8, 2018, McLachlan says he stood on stage at the Rocky Horror Show and heard the crowd's cheers. "He also moved as if to tickle her. "And we were all involved in the construction of that fire. 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"On the first day of filming, Hayes was required to play a dead woman in a scene shot inside a room set up to look like a morgue," the defence document says. The reporting of these types of stories is something that is not taken lightly. I made some miscalculations in weight and how I attempted to deal with things. In six weeks' time [to know what] she had planned.'. or Won't I? It was a bit of a sight gag, she said. Bride and Prejudice star Dannii Erskine has died in a devastating accident, her heartbroken family have revealed. The f**k I am!' The woman does notrepeat the words of the ABC producer, and instead uses her own words to point to McLachlan's influence. F--- em. And you might get some sense of why I was admitted to a mental health facility. Email:sign up for ourdaily morning and afternoon email newsletters, App:download our free appand never miss the biggest stories, Social:follow us on YouTube,TikTok,Instagram,FacebookorTwitter, Podcast:listen to our daily episodes onApple Podcasts,Spotifyor search "Full Story" in your favourite app. For confidential support call the Lifeline 24-hour crisis support on: 13 11 14, By Later in the interview, the actor also shared footage of the shipping container he spent time living in while out of work and in hiding. Vanessa encourages him to take a break, and as he walks out of the room, he shouts thathe can't remember the last time he was able to wake up in the morning with a smile. The Channel 7 interview, which aired on Sunday night, was Mr McLachlan's first interview since his acquittal. We don't know. The severe psychological impact of trial by media, forcing you to live in a shipping container. Several women Christie Whelan Browne, Erika Heynatz and Angela Scundi who had been subjected to McLachlans appalling behaviour during The Rocky Horror Show spoke to the Herald and the ABC in 2018 so that young women who were about to work with McLachlan on a new Rocky show would not have to go through what they did. He is seeking damages, aggravated damages, special damages, interest and costs. McLachlan also recounted the shocking moment a woman shielded her children from him in a supermarket, shortly after the allegations were made public. Finally, after years of suffering and trauma, the women have been vindicated. "Even as a 100 per cent innocent, acquitted man, I feel I continue to be f*cked over day after day - by our friend," he says through tears. 'I want it noted the following: The four complainants were brave and honest witnesses. ", 'Are you kidding me? Police had alleged McLachlan either indecently assaulted or assaulted four complainants in Melbourne between April 26, 2014 and July 13, 2014. Reporters in Australia are being accused of engaging in egregious journalistic malpractice after newly obtained footage allegedly shows them coaching answers from women making sexual assault allegations against Australian actor Craig McLachlan.Raw camera tapes from the interviews, conducted by the Australian Broadcasting Company and Fairfax Media, The actor was admitted to what he called a 'mental hospital' following the attempt on his life. However, she ultimately rejected police allegations the former Neighbours star touched a womans genitalia over her costume on stage, that he stuck his tongue into one womans mouth and that he felt up a womans thigh. Channel 7 is facing a backlash over its airing of a tell all interview with actor Craig McLachlan. What? Three more women made claims that revolve around the same themes - uninvited touching, kissing, sexual innuendos. Magistrate Wallington noted that, while consent laws had changed since, she was required to apply the law as it stood at the time of the alleged offences. Get exclusive deals, discounts, news and more made just for you. was found not guilty of all charges in a 105 page decision by magistrate Belinda Wallington, which had related to his time starring in the Rocky Horror Picture Show and left him on the brink of suicide. Craig McLachlan has shared shocking footage of the moment he contemplated taking his own life. When they arrived at the airport and Ms Steele pulled in to drop him off, he leaned over and kissed her on both cheeks, the statement said. And it's pretty good,' he said in the clip. McLachlan has applied for the police to pay his costs. It happens to men who journalists methodically gather a bunch of reliable sources to speak out against. Five months after being acquitted of multiple indecent assault charges, more actors have come forward accusing Craig McLachlan of sexual harassment. And this is when things become truly bizarre. Magistrate Ms Wallington said it was McLachlan's 'egotistical self entitled sense of humour' that led him to believe at least one of his alleged victim's would either not mind or find his behaviour funny. Stay safe, be kind to each other, we will see you in the New Year., 7News Spotlight: Horror Show airs on Channel 7 at 7pm Sunday. The jury did not get to hear these exchanges, including this one from Jarratt to McLachlan. Not so fast: Tony Abbott calls for the Voice referendum to be cancelled, Australians have been scared off loans and thats exactly what the RBA wants, Welfare payment boost expected for people aged over 55, Why was Bruce Lehrmann given the all-clear to sue? "The scene started normally, however, when the camera moved in to film a close-up of Samson and McLachlan's faces (that is, their bodies and hands could not be seen on screen) McLachlan placed his hand on one of Samson's buttocks and performed the remainder of the close-up scene with Samson with his hand on one of her buttocks. He explains that "this girl actively maintained and pursued a friendship," after he worked with her on Grease, and then the Rocky Horror Show. Craig McLachlan Episode 12 Shrub O'Clock: Hedging your head 260 views Craig McLachlan Episode 11 Shrub O'Clock: Tour de Shrub 174 views Craig McLachlan Episode 10 Shrub O'Clock: Beefy 2K. In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. McLachlan ranted, in tears, before his partnerScammell attempted to soothe him, and asked the interview to be cut. Their second smoking gun is audio of a senior Fairfax journalist saying (again, out of context), "ultimately, we want him (McLachlan) out of that job.". Outside his lawyers office after his acquittal, McLachlan said he put his trust in the law. He added, In this post-Weinstein, #MeToo world gone mad, I cant win. . In a statement of claim, filed to the court, Mr McLachlan alleges he was defamed by reports on the ABC in January 2018. McLachlan then said words to the effect of 'you are really beautiful' in a whispered tone and leaning into Hayes' ear so that only she could hear him. Thankfully, as it turns out, it didn't play out,' he said. The power dynamic was very mismatched.". I was not persuaded that there was evidence of collusion between the complainants,' Ms Wallington said. REVIEW: He hid in a shipping crate for months with just. All times AEST (GMT +10). One of the many performance scenes in Seven's special. Shame on you Channel 7 shame. I saw Craig standing there with a banana.. The former Neighbours star sat there and contemplated taking his own life, six months after facing sexual harassment allegations from his former co-stars in a popular musical. The fresh support from Mr Lawrence emerged a week after McLachlan has shared shocking footage of the moment he contemplated taking his own life. So there's a double meaning. This doesn't seem relevant. 'Before the haters say you were acquitted because you are guilty, the f**k I am. A female co-star claimed McLachlantraced his finger over her vagina during a bed scene one night during a performance, an allegation he strenuously denies. McLachlan immediately filed defamation action against The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, the ABC and an actress over the news reports last year. Australian actor Craig McLachlan has been found not guilty of allegations that he assaulted four women during a Melbourne stage show. She performed the role during the last seven weeks of the tour. The court only learnt of this potentially vital haul of material after he was heard boasting about it in raw footage recorded during his tell-all interview with Channel 7s Spotlight program. The result was an entirely bizarre and unhelpful 90-minutes of television. For Vanessa, the experience of having your partner accused of this behaviour on the same day your mother is diagnosed with an aggressive and incurable form of cancer. The defence document alleges: "During one ofher scenes with McLachlan, Samson and McLachlan were required to stand close together facing each other and engage in dialogue.". A tell-all 7NEWS Spotlight interview with Craig McLachlan Sunday night has sparked an eruption of emotions by viewers. Ms Wouters played the role of Janet in the 2014 production of The Rocky Horror Show. 'Let's just say that I miscalculated. '[The girl who] texted us continually? In December, Magistrate Belinda Wallington found the women who accused McLachlan were brave and honest witnesses, but said the prosecutors had not met the required standard for her to find McLachlan guilty of the allegations. We have maintained a dignified and respectful silence for the past almost three years and put our trust in the law, McLachlan said.
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