They divorced after 18 months. In either event, they are to the best of my knowledge utterly and entirely false.'. Speaking to Nine's Today show on Wednesday, the 35-year-old said: 'I definitely stand by and stand with Christie (Whelan Browne) and Angela (Scundi) and Erika (Heynatz). Clips of the audience during the announcement showed the awkwardness of the crowd, with many wincing or looking uncomfortable with the display. Six masked celebs took the stage tonight, disguised as: Kitten, Bushranger, Puppet, Cactus, Queen and Frillneck. One of Australia's most iconic actors, Craig McLachlan first appeared in a guest capacity on The Young Doctors, before playing Kylie Minogue's on-screen brother in Neighbours. 'We will be conducting a full internal investigation and will cooperate fully with authorities,' GFO said in a statement on Monday. For two years in the early 1990s, he starred as Grant Mitchell in Home And Away, and has had recurring roles in beloved Australian dramas McLeod's Daughters and Packed To The Rafters. Come on an adventure over the rainbow and dive under the sea to enter a whole new world of Broadway and Disney musical classics performed by Western Australia’s favourite leading lady, Lucy Durack. ', He further told the ABC: 'Frankly, they seem to be simple inventions, perhaps made for financial reasons, perhaps to gain notoriety. ', She added: 'Of course, I stand with any victims of any assault or harassment. Scundi has made a 'lengthy statement to police'. From the Book by L.Frank Baum. GFO said they were not aware of the allegations until Monday, claiming legal correspondence received before Christmas contained no details of the victims or their claims. And musical theatre performer Lucy Durack has now broken her silence on the ongoing investigation. 'There is obviously plenty more to come and Craig McLachlan, as we know, has denied all these allegations. Saturday 9 March 2pm. Lucy’s debut album Lucy Durack is available on iTunes and in ABC stores around the country, on which she also debuts as a songwriter. Actress Erika Heynatz, who once hosted Australia's Next Top Model and had a recurring role on Home And Away, is one of the women who has made the allegations against McLachlan. He won the prestigious Gold Logie Award for Best Personality on Australian Television for his role on the popular soap. The all-star line up of RHONDA BURCHMORE (Mamma Mia, Mame) ALINTA CHIDZEY (Chicago, West Side Story) LUCY DURACK (Wicked, Shrek) AMANDA HARRISON (Wicked, We Will Rock You) and QUEENIE VAN DE ZANDT (Funny Girl, Thoroughly Modern Millie) will relive the most famous moments of Musical Theatre, especially for Mother’s Day. Thank you for joining the waitlist! Presented by John Frost and Suzanne Jones, Contact Us | Media | Education Kit | Privacy Policy, THE WIZARD OF OZ: TM & © Turner Entertainment Co. (s11) Lucy’s other stage credits include the roles of Sybil Chase in Private Lives (Melbourne Theatre Company), Peggy Sawyer in 42nd Street, Miss Dorothy in the Australian Premiere of Thoroughly Modern Millie, Lois Lane/Bianca in Kiss Me Kate and Laurey in Oklahoma! Lucy Durack Sings the Musicals. Whelan Browne alleges McLachlan 'indecently assaulted her during the show.'. Why can't I watch 9Now? Heynatz, Whelan Browne and Scundi told the ABC 'they have never sought money [from McLachlan] and they want reassurances the current cast of the show is not at any risk.'. Lucy returns to the screen as Roxy in Sisters (Network Ten), a new series coming to Channel 10 in 2017. Angela Scundi, another woman who appeared in the musical, alleges McLachlan made inappropriate comments about her breasts and exposed himself to her. Starring role: McLachlan as he appeared on Neighbours in the late 1980s. 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Among other claims, the actress says on one occasion McLachlan straddled her on a lounge in a green room and kissed her without permission. He has a teenage son, who lives in the UK. Further screen credits include the roles of Sophie in The Letdown (Giant Dwarf/ ABC), Michelle in Upper Middle Bogan (Gristmill), Judy in Here Come The Habibs (Jungle/ Nine Network), Cherry in Goddess (The Film Company/ Wildheart Films), Nicola in The Moodys (Jungleboys/ABC), Bunny in Dripping in Chocolate (Southern Star/ UKTV), Cassie Bennett in Headland (Seven Network), and roles in All Saints, Rush and Elissa Down’s film The Dripping Tap. ', 'I definitely stand by and stand with them': Musical theatre star Lucy Durack (pictured) breaks her silence on Craig McLachlan allegations and praises actresses Christie Whelan Browne, Angela Scundi and Erika Heynatz for coming forward. 'While we clearly cannot comment on the details of this particular case, sexual assault in any form is unacceptable, and we will work diligently within this industry to support the right of all people to be protected in the workplace, and stand by those who are victims of inappropriate behaviour,' the statement read. In response to the claims, the 52-year-old told the Herald via e-mail: 'I have NEVER done anything like this. Musical: The cast of the 2014 production of the Rocky Horror Show, where McLachlan played the lead role of transvestite scientist, Dr Frank N. Furter. I think they have been incredibly brave this week. Speaking out: Christie Whelan Browne alleges McLachlan 'indecently assaulted her during the show'. During the presentation, the pair had kept their distance, with Tapsell clutching her hands together or crossing her arms for the duration. McLachlan denies the allegation. Recent credits include Chantelle “Tugger” Waugh in the TV series Doctor Doctor (Nine Network/Essential Media) and Katie Halloway in the feature film Now Add Honey (Gritsmill). By continuing past this page, you agree to our terms of use. During the Rocky Horror Show production, McLachlan played the lead role of transvestite scientist, Dr Frank N. Furter. McLachlan was raised on the NSW Central Coast and met his first wife Karen Williams during a school theatre production.