'And I think, after three and a half years, after not being able to speak, the ability to actually let it out' she trailed off, before nodding when asked if it was 'too much'. Fellow chef and TV host Colin Fassnidge has shared his reaction to the shocking sudden death of Jock Zonfrillo. Ms Norfolk also alleges Mr McLachlan asked her to attend his dressing room during an interval to fix his microphone. During the interview McLachlan, 55, spoke about the allegations of sexual harassment, which have plagued him since 2018. Without context, this footage is confusing. Mr Maddren decided to change the scene and not point his finger at the star. McLachlan has been singing in the background, and he's singing about being falsely accused. 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. Thompson denied he was disparaging about Whelan Browne and others when he tweeted that the victims were not asked back to do the 2017 Rocky Horror production. Post continues below. Please try again later. McLachlans case finished on Thursday and the defendants will begin calling their witnesses on Friday. pasquale antonio (@pas3p3) May 10, 2021. Finally, after years of suffering and trauma, the women have been vindicated. In many parts, it felt like an infomercial for McLachlan, rather than a defence. Anna Samson is an actress on Channel 7's hit soapHome and Away. The allegations became public after one of his alleged victims went public following the worldwide scandal involving disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein. 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. The f**k I am!' 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. 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. McLachlan says the ABC contacted him the day before they were going to air the allegations about him, asking for an interview by midday the next day. The Australian actor has always maintained his innocence. Viewers took to Twitter to vent a range of emotions over the interview, with many outraged that Channel 7 was trying to paint McLachlan as the victim. You can also text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis text line counselor. Christie Whelan Browne spoke out so others would not have to suffer. Image: Seven. And it's pretty good,' he said in the clip. McLachlan's character said scripted words to the effect of'she was beautiful'. 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. 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. "Norfolk went to Mr McLachlan's dressing room at the interval as requested and found McLachlan sitting on his chair naked. This is exactly how r*pe culture stays alive because its broadcast. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. or Won't I? Channel 7 is facing a backlash over its airing of a tell all interview with actor Craig McLachlan. 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 This was not scripted or directed. Despite being acquitted, McLachlan is still facing pressure, and tearfully told Channel 7 it had resulted in the absolute demolition of his life. McLachlan has applied for the police to pay his costs. 13:43 BST 17 May 2021. What did Craig McLachlan do? The allegations, explained. - Mamamia 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. In this post Weinstein hashtag #MeToo world I cant win, he said. 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. She performed the role during the last seven weeks of the tour. Treasure them. In the end, it was perhaps McLachlans ongoing sense of entitlement that brought him undone. ''We could compare Craig to Harvey Weinstein.' 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. Three more women made claims that revolve around the same themes - uninvited touching, kissing, sexual innuendos. The scene requires another stagehand to pass a prosthetic limb to the actors through a curtain in one of the production's funniest gags. The Channel 7 interview, which aired on Sunday night, was Mr McLachlan's first interview since his acquittal. We don't know. Channel 7's airing of McLachlan interview was 'irresponsible' | The 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. Sign up here. Craig McLachlan has sat down with Channel 7 for a tell-all interview after being acquitted of sexual harassment allegations. Attempting to explain the outburst,Scammell told the interviewers: 'He's been abandoned by everybody. I'll write a long letter make sure Nessie and my son, my family, are looked after. Image: Seven. This can happen to anyone. says #CraigMcLachlan. Even a heater. On the eve of that program, which aired in May 2021, McLachlan was busy exchanging text messages with fellow actor John Jarratt. And waves. Really? In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is at 800-273-8255 or chat for support. He added, In this post-Weinstein, #MeToo world gone mad, I cant win. This was not as scripted or directed.". Ms Hayes played the role of Virginia McKay in season two of Dr Blakein 2014 and was on set for three days of filming. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Watch McLachlan v ABC We address allegations an ABC producer 'coached' Craig McLachlan's female accusers during a TV interview. I'm an innocent man," the former Gold Logie winning soapie heart-throb told Spotlight viewers just over a year ago, months after being acquitted of criminal charges of indecent assault and assault in December 2020. In the era of #MeToo what the hell are @Channel7 doing giving air time to #CraigMcLachlan? Craig McLachlan has shared an emotional statement with fans after his explosive interview with Channel Seven aired on Sunday night. McLachlan immediately filed defamation action against The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, the ABC and an actress over the news reports last year. It is outrageous. 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. 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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McLachlan will star as Hank Williams in a one man play, Nobody Lonesome For Me, to be directed by Terry Serio in Adelaide later this year. The log was fashioned into a low, rustic bench located alongside a waterway with a notoriously strong current. Wouters did this to appease McLachlan so that he would stop asking her and leave.". 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. The problem is this feels like a musical-drama written by Craig McLachlan. 'I would sit there because really at that point, all you can think about is, 'Nessie is going to be better off. The reporting of these types of stories is something that is not taken lightly. Picture: Channel 7 A January 2018 report by Fairfax and the ABC first reported allegations McLachlan had been accused of sexually harassing several actresses. "Hayes was in shock and did not know what to do. 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. Nothing says 'false allegations' like lightning. 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.". Craig McLachlan denies throwing tantrums, calling co-stars - ABC In the industry everyone loved him including myself, he said. 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. But after the publications, he became very worried McLachlan would take his own life. Outside his lawyers office after his acquittal, McLachlan said he put his trust in the law. "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 six weeks' time [to know what] she had planned.'. Arrogance and entitlement finally caught up with McLachlan. If you're based in Australia, please contactLifeline13 11 14 for support orbeyondblue1300 22 4636. Just because the court designed by men doesn't always reach this finding, the court of women knows the truth and acts accordingly. This doesn't seem relevant. McLachlan's partner Vanessa is playing piano and we're shown sweeping shots of the beach. Just to clarify, that's objectively not the suggestion. Journalists and TV stations are often accused of it by people expressing their own biased views.