Craig McLachlan sat down with Channel 7 for a tell-all interview after being acquitted of sexual harassment allegations. Post continues below. Even once the kiss has taken place, McLachlan continues the scene and why are we being shown all this. You can also text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis text line counselor. McLachlan ranted, in tears, before his partnerScammell attempted to soothe him, and asked the interview to be cut. And then I'll do what I have to do. Ill be going back to my streaming services for entertainment. . The scene requires another stagehand to pass a prosthetic limb to the actors through a curtain in one of the production's funniest gags. McLachlan and Vanessa Scammel, his partner of 10 years, finally tell their story. 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. And that's when she made an interesting observation: "Were the current law applicable, it is possible the result may have been different. Mr Maddren decided to change the scene and not point his finger at the star. or Won't I? 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. While Magistrate Wallington said she accepted some of the complainants' evidence, she said it did not meet the high criminal standards required to prove the charges. Please try again. Bride and Prejudice star Dannii Erskine has died in a devastating accident, her heartbroken family have revealed. His long-term partner, Vanessa Scammell, also makes a brief appearance in the trailer where she says McLachlan has been abandoned by everybody. Australian actor Craig McLachlan can be seen breaking down in the trailer for his upcoming emotionally-charged interview. That man will never again hold the regard of women. Tonights whinging bitch will be quickly forgotten once your powerful doco hits. You're referring to that individual? She was wearing a 1950s-style skirt. McLachlan ranted, in tears, before his partnerScammell attempted to soothe him, and asked the interview to be cut. 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. 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. 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. '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]. All rights reserved. He and Scammell claimed that female accusers were jealous of his success and that he was portrayed as some dirty paedophile, recalling the heartbreaking moment when a mother ushered her children away from him in the supermarket. McLachlan has applied for the police to pay his costs. 16:52 BST 16 May 2021 I was fearing the worst, said the multifaceted performer Daniel Thompson, who on Thursday became the second witness to testify to worrying that the actor could take his life. It happens to men who journalists methodically gather a bunch of reliable sources to speak out against. "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. The revelations come on the eve of a Channel 7 documentary "Horror Show" featuring Mr McLachlan, in which the actor denies allegations that he sexually harassed another three female co-stars in the 2014 stage production of The Rocky Horror Show. 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'.". We don't know. After a week of dramatic promos, Seven has now confirmed its exclusive interview with actor Craig McLaclan will air this Sunday. Or turn it off and don't watch.#CraigMcLachlan https://t.co/pKWvfl5Ang pic.twitter.com/Edfdlf5AFp. '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'. And Seven didn't ask. Get The New Daily free every morning and evening. Australian actor Craig McLachlan has been found not guilty of allegations that he assaulted four women during a Melbourne stage show. "He also moved as if to tickle her. "The fire that burnt so brightly was the fire of shenanigans and consensual carry on, on that show. When multiple women risk everything to claim the same man assaulted them, we believe them and know they are telling the truth. In this post-Weinstein hashtag-me-too world-gone-mad, I can't win,' he said. Or having to watch your allegation role-played by your accuser and his partner. Anyone who understands Narcissistic Personality Disorder will see right through this performance. Outrage over bizarre Channel 7 interview with Craig McLachlan. McLachlan immediately filed defamation action against The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, the ABC and an actress over the news reports last year. 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. Video via Channel Seven "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. In an explosive interview with 7NEWS Spotlight, which aired on Sunday, the actor, 55, was seen in self-filmed video clips, sitting on what he called the 'Will I? The Gold Logie-winning actor sat side by side with his partner, Vanessa Scammell, who has been his staunch supporter throughout the allegations. Look what they're done. Watch: Craig McLachlan's interview on Channel Seven tonight. For more from Clare Stephens, you can follow her on Instagram. 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. 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. REVIEW: He hid in a shipping crate for months with just. 'I could name the supermarket. 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. An even better time in 2017,' he rambled on, breaking down in angry tears. Picture: Channel 7 'Crucifixion was so brutal' The 55-year-old sat down with Seven to tell his side of a story which had dominated headlines since 2018 media allegations and when he was charged in 2019. Meghan Markle may have been a relative unknown to the royal family before marrying Harry, but the Windsors certainly werent unknown to her. 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. The log was fashioned into a low, rustic bench located alongside a waterway with a notoriously strong current. Actor Craig McLachlan is set to return to performing, more than 3 years after allegations surrounding The Rocky Horror Show in 2014 made headlines.. 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. It's unclear whether it's evidence of the ABC 'coaching' victims, or simply a producer helping a woman paraphrase what she's been trying to say. 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. I read the shit, its pathetic. McLachlan went on to admit that he did eventually attempt suicide, but by chance, he was unsuccessful. In this post-Weinstein hashtag-me-too world-gone-mad, I can't win,' he said. If you think you may be experiencing depression or another mental health problem, please contact your general practitioner. For confidential support call the Lifeline 24-hour crisis support on: 13 11 14, By "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. When he reached her,he said words to the effect of "I didn't get to say goodbye to you properly", held her face and started to kiss her with an open mouth. And look, that's a bizarre exaggeration, but okay. The Channel 7 interview, which aired on Sunday night, was Mr McLachlan's first interview since his acquittal. 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. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. 'There's an en suite and dunny down the end. Craig McLachlan in a promo for his exclusive interview with Channel 7 Bias is a funny thing. This particular footage is replayed several times throughout the show, implying that Seven, at least, believes it's a smoking gun. It also alleges that Mr McLachlan bullied and intimidated actor Tim Maddren, who played the role of Brad in The Rocky Horror Show. Craig McLachlan on Seven's Spotlight program. 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. 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. 'She ran out of a caf on the corner in Potts Point in Sydney. 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. In December, McLachlan was found not guilty of indecently assaulting actors during the running of a hit musical. 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.". The ABC's defence document details further claims of a third actress, Teagan Wouters, who alleges that when she played Janet in The Rocky Horror Show, Mr McLachlan, who played the starring role of Frank-n-Furter, kissed down the front of her stomach during a bedroom scene and asked her for kisses in her dressing room. A member of the crew commented with words to the effect of 'Come on Craig, we need to get this shot'. (modern). All rights reserved. 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. 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. Despite being acquitted, McLachlan is still facing pressure, and tearfully told Channel 7 it had resulted in the absolute demolition of his life. I was not persuaded that there was evidence of collusion between the complainants,' Ms Wallington said. I saw Craig standing there with a banana.. That should get me on the ABC., In relation to the texts, McLachlans barrister said the defamation case was not about misogyny. The Channel 7 interview, which aired on Sunday night, was Mr McLachlans first interview since his acquittal. Mr McLachlan has always maintained his innocence. 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. Since then, the 55-year-old has appeared on Home and Away, McLeod's Daughters and The Wrong Girl. 'Suddenly, I'm this monstrous, rogue, individual, who goes and grabs people on the vagina. he continued. Repeatedly. The reporting of these types of stories is something that is not taken lightly. Thankfully, as it turns out, it didn't play out,' he said. 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.". The interviewer touches - verybriefly - on Magistrate Belinda Wallington's comments that McLachlan was not an impressive witness, and that the complainants were "strong, credible and reliable". His partner, Vanessa Scammell, was by his side for weekend media interviews as she made it clear she believes him. Really? The document alleges Mr McLachlan was angry, kicked a rubbish bin and yelled the words, "You are a bunch of untalented and ungrateful c****!". F--- em. And thunder. You're referring to that girl?' Finally, after years of suffering and trauma, the women have been vindicated. 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. McLachlan also was shocked the way the industry turned its back on him, Thompson said.