Neighbours Star Opens Up About Life After Sex Assault Court Case

TV Heartthrob Craig McLachlan Reveals Struggles on SAS Australia

Neighbours star Craig McLachlan has made a shocking revelation about his life following his sex assault court case. The 58-year-old actor, known for his role as hunky Henry Ramsay on Neighbours, addressed his experience while participating in the reality show SAS Australia. McLachlan, who appeared with shaggy hair and a grey beard, admitted to losing friends, struggling with social anxiety, and difficulty trusting others after the trial.

SAS Confessions: McLachlan Shares His Struggles

During his time on SAS, McLachlan candidly opened up about the impact of his court case on his life. He expressed his difficulty in trusting women after being cleared of multiple serious charges. McLachlan emphasized the drastic change in public perception, stating, "When I started on Neighbours, I was in people’s lounge rooms night after night, day after day. But there was something that happened about five years ago that was shocking for the public and shocking for me." The actor also admitted to experiencing extreme social anxiety in new group settings.

Loss of Trust: McLachlan's Struggles Revealed

McLachlan detailed the aftermath of the court case, expressing his feelings of abandonment and loss of trust. He acknowledged that while a handful of his long-term friends supported him, the majority disappeared from his life. He attributed his struggles to the damaging effects of cancel culture on his career. The actor, known for his work on Neighbours and Home and Away, also had a successful pop career with a Top Ten hit named Mona.

The Rocky Horror Allegations

In January 2019, McLachlan was charged with assault and sex offenses dating back to 2014. The charges stemmed from his time in the Australian production of The Rocky Horror Show. McLachlan faced multiple counts, including common law assault, indecent assault, and attempted indecent assault. However, he was cleared of all charges the following year, receiving more than £250,000 in compensation.

Despite the challenges he has faced, McLachlan continues to move forward, bravely sharing his struggles on SAS Australia. His openness about the impact of the court case sheds light on the long-lasting effects of such experiences.