| In January 2018, the ABC and Fairfax Media (now Nine newspapers) published a joint investigation into claims that Mr McLachlan sexually harassed his female co-stars during the 2014 stage production of the Rocky Horror Show. Crime, Drama, Mystery. He brings a persona to the set which everyone enjoyed for six years. Riff Maker. Jessica Marais, But the whole thing has been called off - for now - after McLachlan was . Hayley Magnus. 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. Rod Mullinar, Pregnant Rihanna looks like a bride in elaborate white dress as she FINALLY Anne Hathaway brings back the Versace safety pin dress at the Met Gala three decades after Liz Hurley Bill's in Vogue! It stands by Christie Whelan Browne. Standing by him: McLachlan's longtime girlfriend, pianist and conductor Vanessa Scammell (right), was also interviewed for the Spotlight: Horror Show special. Hayley Magnus. 12K Followers, 286 Following, 248 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Craig McLachlan (@craigmclachlan_) In the mid 1990s McLachlan starred in three seasons of the BBC television series Bugs and appeared in Catherine the Great alongside Catherine Zeta-Jones and Omar Sharif. | Mr McLachlan says the claim is "false, uncorroborated and never the subject of a complaint". 50 min A kidnapping involving the winners of the first ever state lottery leads Blake into a shady world of greed and envy. 4. Ms Downs said she did not say anything to Mr McLachlan because he left the studio as soon as the show was over and she was in shock. Chris Brown, The actress is standing by her on-screen man Craig McLachlan who is fighting sexual assault allegations. | He recalled a time in a supermarket where a woman reportedly shielded her children from him. | Amanda Keller, Darren Ashton 8.2. I was not persuaded that there was evidence of collusion between the complainants,' Ms Wallington said. And youll get there with your eyes open wide. At one point, Mr McLachlan stormed out of the interview when discussing one of his accusers, who he said he'd remained friends with for years after the alleged assault. Actor Craig McLachlan is making a stage comeback. John Hartley Know youll make it to the other side. Lily returns to work in the midst of a dramatic, breaking news story. "I had to carry on and remain professional. 85 min "I need to show my belief and support to all the victims in both cases (criminal and defamation) and to those who are not involved directly with the cases but have bravely come forward to share their experiences with Mr McLachlan," she said. | Nadine Garner, Halfway through another trial in May, before 11 women could give sworn evidence of their alleged harassment by him, McLachlan abandoned his defamation suit against The Sydney Morning Herald (which shares common ownership with this newspaper), the ABCs 7.30, and his co-star in The Rocky Horror Show Christie Whelan Browne. Neighbours was cancelled after 37 years after Channel 5 dropped the show from its line-up to "focus is on increasing our investment in original UK drama". They don't care about Gold Logies, old episodes of Neighbours from the 80s and early 21st Century Australian network dramas, nor is the Dr Blake series really targeted to a youth audience @laura__palmer Sure, I'm not saying everyone is going to be intimately familiar with his career but to say that 'Most people didnt even know who McLaughlin was before this' is just wrong. McLachlan has applied for the police to pay his costs. A disagreement between Lily and Jack is captured by the paparazzi. Australian actor Craig McLachlan has been charged with eight counts of indecent assault and one count of common assault after being accused of sexual misconduct by three women who worked with him . His 'tell-all' documentary is available to view on 7plus. Last year, Mr McLachlan was acquitted of seven indecent assault charges and six common assault charges. The pair were live on air for about two hours, with segments before and after each of the scheduled programs. Mr McLachlan was charged with seven indecent assault charges and six common assault charges, but was found not guilty last year. The actor said he enjoyed a jovial relationship with many of his colleaguesand denied allegations of bullying. Who is Vanessa Hudson? McLachlan claimed the media reporting damaged his reputation and caused him to be admitted into a mental health facility in 2018. After finishing a rowing race, a winning team member dies after being thrown into Lake Wendouree during team celebrations. Ian Meadows, Nadine Garner, Craig McLachlan has been in 4 on-screen matchups, including Annie Jones in Neighbours (1985), Rachel Friend in Neighbours (1985), Ria Vandervis in Packed to the Rafters (2008) and Simmone Mackinnon in McLeod's Daughters (2001). 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. Were the current law applicable, it is possible that the result may be different.. Bouncer, 48 min AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), abc.net.au/news/craig-mclachlan-applies-drops-defamation-case/101085010, 'Recession roulette': Economists, banks, borrowers left stunned by RBA's return to rate rises, Businesses to be forced to pay superannuation on payday, meaning more retirement income for workers, Cat costumes, transformations, lots of black and white: Here are the moments from the Met Gala, Doja Cat, Margot Robbie and Nicole Kidman attend Met Gala for fashion's biggest night, Recreational vaping is set to be outlawed here's why and the effect vaping can have on your body, Health minister launches war on vaping, Medicare reforms, Nazi symbol ban would likely be difficult to enforce online, federal parliamentary inquiry told, 'Life will never be the same': MasterChef Australia judges pay emotional tribute to Jock Zonfrillo. Fine. The first outing of the Doctor Blake franchise without former lead Craig McLachlan delivered Seven a mediocre ratings result on Friday night. Meanwhile, will Jack's absence put his relationship with Lily on the rocks. Charlotte is daddy's double! ', Court:In December, McLachlan was found not guilty of indecently assaulting actors during the running of a hit musical. Joel Tobeck, Crime, Drama, Mystery. Craig Dougall McLachlan (born 1 September 1965) is an Australian actor, musician, singer and composer. Crime, Drama, Mystery. Director: "I was frightened to complain, I'd been in the job a short while and I just didn't want to blow anything," she said. Going out on a high: Alan Joyce is ejecting after 15 years at the controls, but what awaits his successor? The ABC, Nine and Whelan Browne defended the stories as true and wereset to call their first witnesses. Ms Downs said she contacted two newspapers, The Daily Mail in Australia and Sunday Mirror in the UK to tell her story. Talk-Show. As the TV Week Logie Awards near, Eric, Erica and Nikkii prepare their campaigns to secure individual Gold Logie nominations. Australian actor Craig McLachlan cleared of stage indecency. Know you'll make it to the other side. Jurorshad heard nine days of evidence,which included testimony by McLachlan, his partner Vanessa Scammell, and friends. 56 min It's the morning after Lily's 30th birthday and reality is about to set in. We could almost admire the valour of the deception if he werent such a goddamn creep. Craig was briefly married to his high-school sweetheart, Karen Williams, from 1986 to 1989 and . Craig McLachlan was one of the show's biggest breakout stars in the late 1980s and early 1990s. How much extra could mortgage repayments be, now the cash rate is 3.85 per cent? Craig McLachlan, Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. "Were the current law applicable, it is possible the result may have been different," she told the courtroom. Rodger Corser, And you're gonna feel that warm sunshine again. | 57 min Stars: When Scott and Charlene got married with 19.8 million UK viewers tuning in, Henry walked Charlene down the aisle. The court had been told by the defendants' barrister, Michael Hodge QC,that 11 women who worked with McLachlan during various productions wouldtestify about hisinappropriate behaviour. What are they going to say? The former Home And Away star's current partner is conductor and musical director Vanessa Scammell. [I thought] how am I gonna survive this? Fiona Banks [18] On 11 January 2019, Victoria Police charged him with one count of common assault, eight counts of indecent assault and one count of attempted indecent assault. The two men in Lily's life are caught up with other women. 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 allegations became public after one of his alleged victims went public following the worldwide scandal involving disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein. "It is actually hard to articulate the horror of what's happened to us. Hes released three studio albums and has appeared in theatre productions of Grease and The Rocky Horror Show. Ian Meadows, Feel free to add the latest news, gossip, official contact information such as mangement phone number, cell phone number or email address . A singer, guitarist and songwriter, McLachlan enjoyed international success in a concurrent pop music career. 6am - 10am, I Wanna Dance With Somebody [20] In November 2019, a contested hearing of the charges began, with Stuart Littlemore as defence lawyer. What Craig and his partner have endured over the past four-and-a-half years is devastating.. Ms Wallington said she accepted most of the complainants' evidence, saying they were "brave and honest witnesses who had not colluded and were not motivated by career ambition". In particular, he scored a number two hit with his cover of 'Mona' in 1990. The defamation case brought against two news outlets by actor Craig McLachlan will likely go to trial next year, a court has heard. A former UK television star has accused actor Craig McLachlan of groping her live on air when he was a guest on her popular children's show in 1990. Nadine Garner, He plays the titular role of Dr Lucien Blake, a medical practitioner with a knack for solving murders and annoying the police. His short life was wracked by pain, struggles with alcohol and prescription drug abuse. "I turned to him, still speaking, and I feel sure I had a weird, puzzled look, being pretty stunned at what just happened. According to Astrologers, Craig . Stuart Willis Theatre. Charlie Cousins. From Boston to Ballarat, London to Long Jetty and all points in between, your love n support and constant encouragement has meant everything to me. Craig McLachlan - Dr. Lucien Blake Craig was unfortunately hit with a sexual harassment suit by three different women that he worked with at one time and while he's claiming that they're all. The murder victim is discovered in the freezer of a restaurant kitchen. When a Ballarat farmer is found dead in a cow pen, locals are quick to blame livestock for trampling the man but Doctor Blake isn't convinced. McLachlan will portray Hank Williams, renowned as the king of country music, in New York playwright Lanie Robertsons production. 55 min | He reveals at the height of his despair being admitted to a mental health facility and a failed suicide attempt. Here's what you need to know about the fresh allegations against McLachlan, his Channel Seven documentary, and what happened in court last year. Watch here or follow along on YouTube (you can subscribe to get updates). ABC to rely on public interest defence against former soldier Heston Russell, Natascha Lechner died minutes after using frog poison in 'Kambo' vomiting ritual, inquest told, Confused by the 'sustainability' label on your favourite can of tuna? In 2004 he played Michael Chamberlain in Through My Eyes, an account of the Lindy Chamberlain story, and began work in the recurring role of Kane Morgan in McLeod's Daughters. "It's sad that he will not be remembered for the extraordinary talent that he is," she said. Mr Hodge repeatedly accused McLachlan of lying in his evidence about behaviour on set, which the actor denied. Ms Downs said she told her husband soon after they met in 1992, an acting friend in 2011 and another friend in 2017, just after the Harvey Weinstein story broke. He is best known for appearing in the soap operas Neighbours[2] and Home and Away and the BBC One spy drama Bugs. | Craig McLachlan, Jacob McLachlan is the son of Craig McLachlan and Charlotte Avery. Police had alleged McLachlan either indecently assaulted or assaulted four complainants in Melbourne between April 26, 2014 and July 13, 2014. | Mat King Rob Collins, 53 min Craig McLachlan has dropped his defamation case just as witnesses were due to testify about sexual assault and harassment claims made against him. 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. April 15, 2018 10:48. by Josie Tutty. In a statement to the ABC, Mr McLachlan's lawyer said: "In January 2018 (the allegation) was vehemently denied when raised by the UK Sunday Mirror and not subsequently published.". Crime, Drama, Mystery. Todd Sampson, 50 min Full Real Name. The fresh allegations were published on Saturday, a day before Channel Seven was due to air their 90-minute documentary 'Spotlight: Horror Show '. Internationally, Mr McLachlan is best known for his role as Henry . Craig didn't flinch and just carried on as normal, as though nothing had happened. ", "Ending the case now will finally bring to an end the four years we have endured since the publications were first made, as well as avoiding the need for other witnesses to have to endure the cross-examination process.". Lily James steals the spotlight in a dramatic leather gown as she flies Met Gala 2023: Kate Moss, 49, slips into a pink lingerie inspired gown as she coordinates with lookalike Met Gala 2023: Brooklyn Beckham looks lovingly at wife Nicola Peltz as she wears a flowing white gown with Baring it all! The stars of Neighbours, past and present, reminisce about their time on the show, plus a countdown of the top five most memorable moments chosen by viewers. [21][22] The trial ended on 15 December 2020 with McLachlan acquitted on all charges. Rodger Corser, Amar a Morir. 54 min Crime, Drama, Mystery. @snorks his Dr Blake series was doing pretty well when all the allegations came out too. Now! | In a recent, paid television interview aired on Channel 7, Mr McLachlan accused his female co-stars of fabricating their claims because they were jealous of his success. She said she felt uncomfortable when the Sunday Mirror offered payment for her story, which "didn't feel right". Joel Tobeck, Meanwhile, Meredith and Mitchell break the news to Pete that they are moving to London with Manisha. Coffee Drinker. Credit: Spotlight. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. Neighbours will air its final ever episode on Friday, July 29 at 9pm on Channel 5. He also became known for his role in the soap opera Home and Away. "Part way through the show, we were all in mid-conversation live on air," Ms Downs said. 58 min Craig McLachlan met Charlotte Avery while living and working in the UK. Stars: | Jessica Marais, [23], The magistrate described McLachlan's evidence as contrived and his emotions as "not seeming genuine", also characterising the women who gave evidence as "brave and honest witnesses". TV. Based on Zoe Foster Blake's best selling novel, The Wrong Girl stars Jessica Marais as Lily, a producer of a cooking segment on a morning TV show who finds herself torn between two very different men. Complaints:Police had alleged McLachlan either indecently assaulted or assaulted four complainants in Melbourne between April 26, 2014 and July 13, 2014. Key points: McLachlan claimed stories published in 2018 defamed him and effectively ended his acting career At the time, 24-year-old Mr McLachlan had starred in Australian soap operas Neighbours and Home and Away and had a hit single Mona with his band Check 1-2. Mr McLachlan was found 'not guilty' of all charges. The defamation trial had been postponed until the criminal proceedings in Melbourne finished and is now expected to proceed. Craig McLachlan's full name is Craig Dougall McLachlan and his nickname is Craig McLachlan. "Mr McLachlan has decided not to proceed any further with either of these cases," she said. "That means the case is brought to an end, it's finished.". Music. 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He responded, "Frankly, they seem to be simple inventions, perhaps made for financial reasons, perhaps to gain notoriety. Charlie Cousins. TV-14 Director: Nadine Garner, When a reporter's body is discovered on the 18th hole at the local golf course, Blake is called in to investigate.
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