In early 2018 we finally published a series of articles that revealed McLachlans arrogant belief that he could abuse women and get away with it without scrutiny or accountability. And it's pretty good,' he said in the clip. In many parts, it felt like an infomercial for McLachlan, rather than a defence. 'When the story first broke and I went shopping for my dear mum, a woman spotted me in the shop and called her two kids over [to her]. 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. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. He is best known for appearing in the soap operas Neighbours [2] and Home and Away and the BBC One spy drama Bugs. This is. 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.". McLachlan has been singing in the background, and he's singing about being falsely accused. In this post-Weinstein hashtag-me-too world-gone-mad, I can't win,' he said. 'There's an en suite and dunny down the end. Attempting to explain the outburst,Scammell told the interviewers: 'He's been abandoned by everybody. I was public enemy number one. 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. 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. May 17, 2021 - 7:43PM NCA NewsWire Craig McLachlan's tell-all interview with Channel 7, the actor's first major media appearance since he was publicly accused of sexually harassing several co-stars, was met with significant derision on Sunday night. Kylie Stevens McLachlan: I was hoping yours would be. It is outrageous. My family will be better off without me.' On national television. She said while she accepted some of their evidence, she was not persuaded beyond a reasonable doubt that McLachlan knew they were not consenting. "Samson was so surprised by the incident that she forgot her lines. 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. The Channel 7 interview, which aired on Sunday night, was Mr McLachlan's first interview since his acquittal. The document, released to the ABC this week by the NSW Supreme Court, details fresh claims by actresses Tamzen Hayes and Anna Samson, who played opposite Mr McLachlan in The Doctor Blake Mysteries, and Teagan Wouters, who played Janet in The Rocky Horror Show. We're shown behind-the-scenes footage of the ABC interviews - that aired on the 7.30 Report in 2018 - stopping and starting. 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. Starts at 60 is just for over-60s. Mr Maddren alleges he was asked to attend Mr McLachlan's dressing room and the star told him: "If anyone had acted like you had on Doctor Blake, they would have been gone. McLachlan stormed away, screaming from off camera: 'F**k people. In an email to the ABC at the time, he strenuously denied all the allegations, saying: "Frankly, they seem to be simple inventions, perhaps made for financial reasons, perhaps to gain notoriety. She was asked about seeing him with bananas on the set. The document, released to the ABC this week by the NSW Supreme Court, also alleges that Mr McLachlan bullied and intimidated actor Tim Maddren, who played the role of Brad in The Rocky Horror Show. Instead, he insisted on staying with Ms Hayes and holding the ladder, saying: "I'm going to hold the ladder.". But he has denied the allegations in the publications, and has accused Whelan Browne and two other women of approaching the media for notoriety or money. As even a 100 percent acquitted, innocent man, I feel I I continue to be f**ked over, day, after day, after day, by our friend. We have maintained a dignified and respectful silence for the past almost three years and put our trust in the law, McLachlan said. We don't know. 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 'From my point of view from where he was positioned at that particular time, he could not move across because at that time, theprosthetic leg was passed through and then passed back. Broadcast: Mon 31 May 2021, 8:50pm Published: Mon 31 May 2021, 9:22pm More Information Judgment, Magistrate's Court of Victoria, R v McLachlan, 15 December, 2020 Transcript The f**k I am!' The defamation trial had been postponed until the criminal proceedings in Melbourne finished and is now expected to proceed. The woman, I kid you not, [she was] shielding her children from me as I walked past. I'll write a long letter make sure Nessie and my son, my family, are looked after. Please try again later. 'I could name the supermarket. In an explosive interview with 7NEWS Spotlight, which aired on Sunday, the actor, 55, was seen. Watch, Stream & Catch Up with your favourite 7NEWS Spotlight: Craig McLachlan episodes on 7plus. She did not fix his microphone and walked out of the dressing room," the document says. Post continues below. Susie O'Brien. Christie Whelan Browne spoke out so others would not have to suffer.Credit: Nick Moir. In case viewers don't understand the intended mood of the programme, Seven helps us. Kylie Stevens McLachlans case finished on Thursday and the defendants will begin calling their witnesses on Friday. Since then, the 55-year-old has appeared on Home and Away, McLeod's Daughters and The Wrong Girl. The result was an entirely bizarre and unhelpful 90-minutes of television. , updated ", 'Are you kidding me? Source: Facebook/@Sunrise, not guilty of seven indecent assault charges and six common assault charges. Arrogance and entitlement finally caught up with McLachlan. In the end, it was perhaps McLachlans ongoing sense of entitlement that brought him undone. McLachlan ranted, in tears, before his partnerScammell attempted to soothe him, and asked the interview to be cut. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. "Hayes was wearing underwear and covered by a sheet. Ive worked with her before and I know her to be a credible and trustworthy young woman. As you can imagine, we have a lot to say. Even once the kiss has taken place, McLachlan continues the scene and why are we being shown all this. 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. The actor then delves into the very complex issue of his mental health, referring to a suicide attempt. Subscribe for free to get the latest breaking news and analysis sent to your inbox. ", 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. Craig McLachlan Interview on Dentons "Enough Rope" - 1 of 3 Joe Bananas 210 subscribers Subscribe 43K views 16 years ago Craig Mclachlan from Andrew Dentons tv show "Enough Rope". Who edited this. The preview for the interview is so lengthy that we think the show has started, but it turns out we're just watching clips of footage that we'll see repeated shortly. The co-editor of TV news website TV Blackbox also weighed in on the production of the interview: Entertainment reporter Peter Ford said the interview raised compelling questions. he continued. This was after he said he lost one phone and destroyed another. Hewas 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. 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.". It also alleges that Mr McLachlan bullied and intimidated actor Tim Maddren, who played the role of Brad in The Rocky Horror Show. Ill be going back to my streaming services for entertainment. 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. His partner, Vanessa Scammell, was by his side for weekend media interviews as she made it clear she believes him. Some of theallegations against Craig McLachlan happened during his time starring in The Rocky Horror Show, but he says the false accusations against him were a horror show for him. Outside his lawyers office after his acquittal, McLachlan said he put his trust in the law. '[The girl who] texted us continually? He explains that "this girl actively maintained and pursued a friendship," after he worked with her on Grease, and then the Rocky Horror Show. "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. If this post brings up any issues for you, or if you just feel likeyou need to speak to someone, please call 1800RESPECT(1800 737 732)the national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service. One journalist shared her outrage over the comment McLachlan made that it could happen to anyone. In December, a Melbourne magistrate found Mr McLachlan not guilty of seven indecent assault charges and six common assault charges relating to his alleged conduct towards four women while playing the starring role of Frank-n-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show during its 2014 run. 16:52 BST 16 May 2021 Without context, this footage is confusing. "The plaintiff has been greatly injured,his business, personal and professional reputation will be brought into public disrepute, odium, ridicule and contempt," the statement says. Craig McLachlan sexually harassed three more actresses, bullied actor, court documents allege, Follow our live blog for the latest from the Met Gala, Keep up with the latest ASX and business news, Health Minister Mark Butler addresses Medicare reform and vaping crackdown. She was wearing a 1950s-style skirt. 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Craig McLachlan (pictured) has shared shocking footage of the moment he contemplated taking his own life. Copyright 2023 The New Daily. This was not as scripted or directed.". Perhaps there are insights to be gleaned from McLachlan's story. Victoria Police later charged him with seven counts of indecent assault and six counts of common law assault against four women on the set of the Rocky Horror Show in 2014. 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. I saw Craig standing there with a banana.. And then I'll do what I have to do. And McLachlan surfing at night. At least, that was the official title of the tell-all special. This was not scripted or directed. [Like I'm] some kind of dirty paedophile? "While seated on the edge of the couch, McLachlan repeatedly asked Wouters to kiss him by repeatedly tapping his finger on his lips and saying in a whiney tone words to the effect 'Can I have a little kiss? And that's when she made an interesting observation: "Were the current law applicable, it is possible the result may have been different. 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. She felt very awkward and uncomfortable about her interaction with McLachlan for the entire trip. Craig McLachlan is gearing up for his first tell-all interview since being acquitted of indecent assault and assault charges in December. You're referring to that individual? Bride and Prejudice star Dannii Erskine has died in a devastating accident, her heartbroken family have revealed. But after the publications, he became very worried McLachlan would take his own life. TVNZ said the focus of the documentary was McLachlan's "trial by media and the impact this had on his. Thankfully, as it turns out, it didn't play out,' he said. Performer Daniel Thompson tells defamation trial the media reports shattered McLachlan and he worried the actor would take his own life. Whats the actresss name, Ill get onto it ASAP. And that fire was the backstage culture of that show [The Rocky Horror Show]. Your mate always, JJ., Jarratt also referred to one of the witnesses against his friend as Tampon. 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. McLachlan had maintained his alleged sexual offending while working on the production was no more inappropriate than a cricketer giving a teammate a pat on the bum. 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. 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. Oh, I really miss you, Craig. McLachlan continues to protest his innocence and claims his accuser continued to text him for four years after the production ended. McLachlan took aim at the #MeToo campaign, saying the climate it had created forced people to support women. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the days most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. The 7NEWS Spotlight documentary will be the first time Craig McLachlan has spoken publicly since he was dropped from the Channel 7 drama series The Doctor Blake Mysteries in 2018.. McLachlan's career came to a halt after several female cast members on the 2014 . Three more women made claims that revolve around the same themes - uninvited touching, kissing, sexual innuendos. On Monday morning, radio host Ben Fordham publicly supported one of the alleged victims. Craig McLachlan sat down with Channel 7 for a tell-all interview after being acquitted of sexual harassment allegations. McLachlan also recounted the shocking moment a woman shielded her children from him in a supermarket, shortly after the allegations were made public. ", For those watching Ch7 - here's the pertinent final comments to consider from the judge's ruling on the case.Consider these as you watch. For the first time since being acquitted of sexual harassment allegations in December, the 55-year-old will tell his side of the story that has dominated headlines for the past three years and saw him stood down from the Rocky Horror Show production and The Doctor Blake Mysteries. On Thursday, after his side finished giving their evidence, it was revealed that McLachlan had failed to hand over 4000 emails, texts and photos which had been extracted from his iPhone 3 by a forensic firm in November 2018. "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. The helplessness of being accused and feeling as though you have no recourse to clear your name. Could granny flats be the answer to Australia's housing crisis. @susieob. Craig McLachlan first appeared on Australian television in a guest role on The Young Doctors. It doesnt matter where you live, they will take your call and, if need be, refer you to a service closer to home. and Vanessa explains thatshe saw the cast every day and never even witnessed a "mild flirtation". Nothing says 'false allegations' like lightning. 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. And in the upcoming Channel Seven special, which is set to . There was an error submitting the form. He went back to his car and burst into tears. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. 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. A voiceover of a young woman tells us, "back before the allegations that changed everything, life for Craig McLachlan and his longtime partner, Vanessa Scammell, was perfect.". When news broke that he would be criminally charged for the allegations, he checked into a mental hospital. Actress Anna Samson played the role of Wendy Smith in season 3 of Dr Blake in 2014. Mr McLachlan is suing the ABC, Fairfax (now part of Nine)and an actress for defamation over reports in 2018 that he indecently assaulted, harassed and bullied his fellow cast members during the 2014 tour of The Rocky Horror Show. "The fire that burnt so brightly was the fire of shenanigans and consensual carry on, on that show. And Seven didn't ask. 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. McLachlan's media manager Grant Vandenberg said overseas . Mr McLachlan, 55, had consistently denied seven charges. 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.". During the tell-all interview, McLachlan cried, ranted and raged about the allegations, which he still strenuously denies. Watch: Craig McLachlan's interview on Channel Seven tonight. 2 min read. Look what they're done. He believes this timing was deliberate to get him out of his job. During the interview McLachlan, 55, spoke about the allegations of sexual harassment, which have plagued him since 2018. 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. Image: Seven. The defence document details claims that when Tim Maddren, played opposite Mr McLachlan in The Rocky Horror "Brad bed scene", Mr McLachlan started a joke where he would take Mr Maddren's finger and simulate masturbation of it and pretend to give it oral sex. In the court document, she alleges Mr McLachlan placed his hand on her buttock during a close-up scene and says she was so surprised that she forgot her lines. This particular footage is replayed several times throughout the show, implying that Seven, at least, believes it's a smoking gun. McLachlan immediately filed defamation action against The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, the ABC and an actress over the news reports last year. (modern). He had endured months of scrutiny which saw him and his partner Vanessa forced to make their way through media packs outside of a Melbourne court. The woman does notrepeat the words of the ABC producer, and instead uses her own words to point to McLachlan's influence. But moving on. 'That broke my heart. The actor is now suing the ABC, Fairfax and an actress for defamation over the 2018 reports. Get exclusive deals, discounts, news and more made just for you. 'Before the haters say you were acquitted because you are guilty, the f**k I am. and To think this girl runs out of the caf and hugs us right there [She said,] "Oh, my god, it's so good to see you. The problem is this feels like a musical-drama written by Craig McLachlan. All rights reserved. Police had alleged McLachlan either indecently assaulted or assaulted four complainants in Melbourne between April 26, 2014 and July 13, 2014. This is exactly how r*pe culture stays alive because its broadcast. McLachlan immediately filed defamation action against The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, the ABC and an actress over the news reports last year. 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. In 2014, Ms Samson filmed with Mr McLachlan for season 3 of Dr Blake Mysteries. Ms Steele was asked to drive Mr McLachlan to Melbourne Airport at the end of a costume fitting at Southbank. Key points: The media's barrister depicted McLachlan as someone who took his frustrations out on his co-stars I also can't imagine what it must have felt like for McLachlan's accusers to watch Seven's interview. became the second witness to testify to worrying that the actor could take his life, daily morning and afternoon email newsletters. McLachlan went on to admit that he did eventually attempt suicide, but by chance, he was unsuccessful. Craig McLachlan was a soap star with a hit single in the UK when he appeared on the children's TV show TV host Jeanne Downs says she decided to go public after Mr McLachlan's recent interview on Channel 7 Mr McLachlan denies any wrongdoing, saying Ms Downs's claim is false Please try again. Ms Hayes played the role of Virginia McKay in season two of Dr Blakein 2014 and was on set for three days of filming. Justice Carolyn Simpson replied: Misogynys perhaps not the best word to use, but, I mean, essentially the case is about Mr McLachlans attitude to women and his treatment of them . As even a 100 percent acquitted, innocent man, I feel I I continue to be f**ked over, day, after day, after day, by our friend. Three more actresses have accused actor Craig McLachlan of sexually harassing them on the set of The Doctor Blake Mysteries TV series and during the hit musical, The Rocky Horror Show, an explosive court document reveals. I was not persuaded that there was evidence of collusion between the complainants,' Ms Wallington said. As for McLachlan, Garner says she has not spoken to him since the news broke. Ms Wallington labelled the actors behaviour as egocentric and said his self-entitled sense of humour may have led him to believe the victims were consenting to his acts. Australian Associated Press Thu 19 May 2022 02.12 EDT Craig McLachlan was loved by everyone in the entertainment industry until he was shunned after media reports accused the actor of indecent. I am sitting here today, 100 per cent acquitted, Im an innocent man, McLachlan says on Channel 7s Spotlight: Horror Show, which will air at 7pm on Sunday. 'I would sit there because really at that point, all you can think about is, "Nessie is going to be better off. McLachlan also recounted the shocking moment a woman shielded her children from him in a supermarket, shortly after the allegations were made public. Image: Seven. Fordham said during his radio on Monday I know Tamzen HayesI believe her. That Seven would like to point out. 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 . The lyrics are all about this particularaccuser and how she hurt him and he thought they were friends. Actor Craig McLachlan breaks down alongside girlfriend Vanessa Scammel and claims their lives have been 'ruined' in tell-all interview teaser - after being found not guilty of sexually assaulting his co-stars, 'I was public enemy number one': Craig McLachlan breaks down after being acquitted of sexual harassment as his girlfriend says he was 'abandoned by everybody' in new trailer for tell-all interview, Craig McLachlan tried to kill himself after being accused of sexual harassment and admits he felt like his family would be 'better off without me', 'I didn't have to ask, I knew it wasn't true': Craig McLachlan's partner breaks her silence on the 'trauma and devastation' they faced before he was acquitted of sexual harassment, Attempting to explain the outburst,Scammell told the interviewers: ', 'We're not your enemies!' The woman, I kid you not, [she was] shielding her children from me as I walked past. Thompson told the jury that up until about 2017 McLachlan had a very good reputation and was incredibly successful. In delivering the judgment in December 2020, Victorian Magistrate Belinda Wallington made a number of unusual statements. The one I worked with for two years? Craig McLachlan outside a Sydney court. After 10 days of presenting his case, McLachlan pulled the pin on the very day 11 women were due to start giving evidence about the actor, including incidents of sexual harassment, indecent exposure, indecent assault and bullying. The 90 minute program aired on May 16 divided viewers across the country. You're referring to that girl?' It's with this context that we begin the controversial Craig McLachlan interview. The stage crew member, claiming to be centimetres away watching McLachlan and his accuser when the alleged act occurred, supported McLachlan's claims - saying it wouldn't have been physically possible. 21,846 views May 15, 2021 126 Dislike Share ABC News (Australia) 1.62M subscribers Five months after being acquitted of multiple indecent assault charges, more actors have come forward accusing.

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