Itreveals new allegations by actress Tamzen Hayes that Mr McLachlan sexually harassed her when she was playing the role of a corpse and gave her an unwanted, open-mouthed kiss during filming of season 2 of the Dr Blake Mysteries in 2014. McLachlan pulled away a few seconds later when a crew member standing in the doorway yelled words to the effect of 'Craig, we need you back on set'.". Craig McLachlan to return to performing as social media reacts to TV At the end of last year, McLachlan was found not guilty of seven indecent assault charges and six common assault charges relating to seven alleged incidents. I burst into tears and I rang Nessa and said 'How am I going to survive this?'. 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 Susie O'Brien. In this post Weinstein hashtag #MeToo world I cant win, he said. "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. (I thought) How am I gonna survive this?, RELATED: Lewd footage of Craig McLachlan airs in court. He went back to his car and burst into tears. A hearing date has not yet been set. New witness comes forward backing Craig McLachlan's denials Craig McLachlan, second from left, has acted in Australian shows including Neighbours. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. It remains unfathomable that your life can unravel in an instant with unsubstantiated allegations and headlines, Ms Scammell said. Despite being acquitted, McLachlan is still facing pressure, and tearfully told Channel 7 it had resulted in the absolute demolition of his life. He says he remembers thinking he'd never hear people cheering for him again. I could tell this had shattered him., Sign up to receive an email with the top stories from Guardian Australia every morning. The explosive interview with Craig McLachlan, acquitted of serious criminal charges that cost him his career. Completely putting aside the validity of his response to these allegations, it is objectively bizarre to turn them into a performance. McLachlan was sacked from both the musical and his TV series,The Doctor Blake Mysteries, at the time of the allegations. And that fire was the backstage culture of that show [The Rocky Horror Show]. As for McLachlan, Garner says she has not spoken to him since the news broke. His long-term partner, Vanessa Scammell, also makes a brief appearance in the trailer where she says McLachlan has been abandoned by everybody. In many parts, it felt like an infomercial for McLachlan, rather than a defence. Journalists and TV stations are often accused of it by people expressing their own biased views. "We have no idea what is to come of that, or where he stands. 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. Mark Lawrence was one of two crew members there for every performance during the production. The new allegations by Ms Hayes are that Mr McLachlan sexually harassed her when she was playing the role of a corpse and gave her an unwanted, open-mouthed kiss during filming of season two of the Dr Blake Mysteries in 2014. 'Let's just say that I miscalculated. By A friend has told his defamation trial the actor had been loved in the entertainment industry until he was accused of indecent assault and harassment. 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. A media law expertexplains, Unforgettable life: Shock and sadness after TV chef Jock Zonfrillo dies, Super discrimination worsens for women as the gender gap widens in key age groups, He lived fashion: Met Gala costume extravaganza inspired by designer Karl Lagerfeld retrospective, More than 800,000 may flee Sudan violence, says UN, Home values rise as housing market downturn wanes, Search for missing man continues after body found, Trump accuser defends rape claim after mistrial denied. The broadcaster reportedly paid McLachlan more than $200,000 to air the diary later this month, along with an exclusive interview. "I never behaved in a fashion that was disproportionate to what was going on around me.". The 90 minute program aired on May 16 divided viewers across the country. The allegations became public after one of his alleged victims went public following the worldwide scandal involving disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein. "Wouters initially tried to brush it off by jovially saying 'don't be silly'. 'Irresponsible': Rape survivors' advocates Louise Nicholas and HELP Of a male actor who was to give corroborating evidence, Jarratt texted: Give me fucking strength, and that Hi5 twat, next time I see him Ill break his finger. His partner, Vanessa, argues that the presumption of innocence in this countryhas gone. ", 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. Tamzen Hayes played the role of Virginia McKay in season 2 of Dr Blake in 2014 and was on set for three days of filming. Actor Craig McLachlan has denied to his defamation trial that he frequently threw backstage tantrums during a production of The Rocky Horror Show and, on one occasion, called his co-stars "ungrateful and untalented c***s". In this post-Weinstein hashtag-me-too world-gone-mad, I can't win,' he said. During the tell-all interview, McLachlan cried, ranted and raged about the allegations, which he still strenuously denies. When multiple women risk everything to claim the same man assaulted them, we believe them and know they are telling the truth. Craig McLachlan sat down with Channel 7 for a tell-all interview after being acquitted of sexual harassment allegations. Image: Seven. Even once the kiss has taken place, McLachlan continues the scene and why are we being shown all this. Craig McLachlan outside a Sydney court. 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. Heres what you need to know, Paul Bongiorno: King Charles coronation is a last hurrah for Australian monarchy, Rana Plaza tragedy in 2013 a wake-up call for consumers, The night I cooked schnitty for Barry Humphries, Fixing shortage of aged-care workers through migration has risks, have accused him of sexually harassing them, I dont believe it: Aussie Jack Miller wins chaotic French MotoGP after speeding ticket. '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]. Which is odd. Hayes felt uncomfortable and a number of further takes were required to complete the scene as a result of McLachlan's conduct. All rights reserved. The Craig McLachlan interview was a shameful exercise and he should not have been given air time for his blame game. 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 . Craig McLachlan in a promo for his exclusive interview with Channel 7 Bias is a funny thing. Craig McLachlan Net Worth 2022, Age, Wife, Children, Height - Apumone We're introduced to the actor, looking dishevelled, saying it's March 2019 and there has been no resolution or vindication when it comes to the allegations against him. Thompson was giving evidence at the New South Wales supreme court defamation lawsuit brought by McLachlan against the ABC, Fairfax and the actor Christie Whelan Browne over 2018 articles accusing McLachlan of touching, kissing and groping actors without permission in The Rocky Horror Show, Neighbours, City Homicide and The Doctor Blake Mysteries. "At one point during the car trip, McLachlan turned the air conditioning vents away from himself and so Steele turned the air conditioning down, assuming it was too cold for McLachlan," the statement says. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. , updated Qantas chief Alan Joyce to retire as new CEO named, This must end: Radical plan to stop children vaping, King Charles coronation is almost upon us. 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. McLachlan has applied for the police to pay his costs. McLachlan: Did you see my nipples getting hard? McLachlan ranted, in tears, before his partnerScammell attempted to soothe him, and asked the interview to be cut. She was wearing a 1950s-style skirt. Channel Seven faces backlash over Craig McLachlan interview But like most of this show, thepointis buried in the distraction of performance. What did Craig McLachlan do? The allegations, explained. - Mamamia "Hayes was wearing underwear and covered by a sheet. Craig McLachlan was loved by everyone in the entertainment industry until he was shunned after media reports accused the actor of indecent assault and harassment, a defamation trial has been told. Craig McLachlan sexually harassed three more actresses, court - YouTube 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 defence document further alleges that at the end of three days of filming, Ms Hayes farewelled some of the cast and crew and left the studio to walk towards her car in the parking lot. Or having to watch your allegation role-played by your accuser and his partner. Get The New Daily free every morning and evening. You're referring to that individual? It was a bit of a sight gag, she said. The Herald and the ABC spent months investigating the claims and corroborating the facts. I can't win. Perhaps there are insights to be gleaned from McLachlan's story. 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.". He was very pleasant, welcoming, friendly, fun and hard working. "Samson was so surprised by the incident that she forgot her lines. ", 'Are you kidding me? Craig McLachlan on Seven's Spotlight program. 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. McLachlan also recounted the shocking moment a woman shielded her children from him in a supermarket, shortly after the allegations were made public. By You're referring to that girl?' 'I didn't touch her vagina, that's the important thing,' McLachlan told the program. I burst into tears and I rang Nessa and said "How am I going to survive this? He has a court hearing at the end of next year, October 2019," she says. On this claim, I believe her, he said. 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 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.". He was cast as Henry Ramsay, brother of Kylie Minogue's character Charlene, in Channel 10's Neighbours. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://ab.co/3huku3eAn explosive court document obtained by the ABC reveals a string of fresh allegations against Mr McLachlan, including that he groped and kissed actresses and bullied a male actor. 'She ran out of a caf on the corner in Potts Point in Sydney. McLachlans case finished on Thursday and the defendants will begin calling their witnesses on Friday. Sign up here. He denied he was suggesting they were making up their claims, saying he had not named anyone and at the time believed they were not asked back to the show. A fresh witness has gone public with claims supporting Craig McLachlan's denials that he touched a co-star's genitals while performing in a musical live on stage. 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. Without context, this footage is confusing. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. Craig McLachlan: Actor found not guilty in indecent assault case In the end, it was perhaps McLachlans ongoing sense of entitlement that brought him undone. "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? 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. McLachlan in his evidence agreed he had brought sexual jokes and pranks to The Rocky Horror Show, including deep-throating bananas and pretending to masturbate crew members arms. He is seeking damages, aggravated damages, special damages, interest and costs. 'I could name the supermarket. 'Suddenly, I'm this monstrous, rogue, individual, who goes and grabs people on the vagina. A January 2018 report by Fairfax and the ABC first reported allegations McLachlan had been accused of sexually harassing several actresses. 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. Mr McLachlan, 55, had consistently denied seven charges. 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. . Since we live in a legal system, not a justice system, we women need to make our own rules. Really? Oh, I really miss you, Craig. After a week of dramatic promos, Seven has now confirmed its exclusive interview with actor Craig McLaclan will air this Sunday. Australian actor Craig McLachlan can be seen breaking down in the trailer for his upcoming emotionally-charged interview. 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. Were working to restore it. 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? McLachlan's media manager Grant Vandenberg said overseas . Mr Lawrence was then asked if he was ever approached by the authorities or police to recall his version of events. On national television. Thankfully, as it turns out, it didn't play out,' he said. If the promos for Seven's exclusive interview with actor Craig McLachlan are anything to go by, this is going to be car crash television. 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. 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Or turn it off and don't watch.#CraigMcLachlan https://t.co/pKWvfl5Ang pic.twitter.com/Edfdlf5AFp. It is outrageous. Craig McLachlan cries after acquittal in promo for tell-all interview 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. Wouters did this to appease McLachlan so that he would stop asking her and leave.". But once McLachlan argues thatthose remarks were just a result of the 'Vinestein' context (he really does say Vinestein instead of Weinstein, as in Harvey Weinstein, at one point), we move on to the issue that upsets him the most: the friend who betrayed him.
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