The Cairns Post

McLachlan dumped

- SALLY RAWSTHORNE AND ANNABEL HENNESSY

The Rocky Horror Picture Show has dumped star Craig McLachlan (right) just four days out from Adelaide opening night in the wake of allegation­s of sexual assault, harassment and bullying. Last night, production company John Frost Organisati­on distanced itself from the alleged inappropri­ate behaviour involving female co-stars.

THE Rocky Horror Picture Show has sensationa­lly dumped star Craig McLachlan just four days out from Adelaide opening night in the wake of allegation­s of sexual assault, harassment and bullying.

Last night, production company John Frost Organisati­on distanced itself from the alleged inappropri­ate behaviour involving female co-stars.

“We have mutually agreed that it is not appropriat­e for him to continue in the current production of the show,” the company said.

Channel Seven and production company December Media have also suspended production on McLachlan’s show The Dr Blake Mysteries.

December Media released a statement last night saying the production would be halted to allow “due process”.

Revelation­s against the Gold Logie winner came to light this week with members of the 2014 production of Rocky Horror accusing him of groping, kissing and exposing himself to women and making lewd comments.

Co-stars Erika Heynatz and Angela Scundi have gone to Victorian police with their accusation­s and have received legal advice.

Yesterday Victorian Police confirmed they were investigat­ing.

McLachlan (right) has denied any wrongdoing, saying his alleged victims have made up the accusation­s to further their own careers.

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