Craig McLachlan’s career comeback is over well before it began, as he announced he’s pulling out of his upcoming stage show less than a week after his casting was confirmed.
The actor and singer, 60, pulled out of next year’s national tour of Cluedo, a play based on the popular board game, following industry backlash.
In a statement shared to his Instagram on Tuesday, McLachlan said he was targeted in a social media campaign which ultimately ‘impacted those involved in the production’.
He revealed that the bullying targeted him and two other actors, and also affected his partner, Vanessa, and their family.
‘The bullying even extends to my partner, Vanessa, and our friends and family,’ he said.
‘Only days before the announcement, I made it very clear that I didn’t want my inclusion in the cast to impact negatively on any of the other actors.
‘Those two actors mentioned alongside me have been and continue to be harassed and bullied by their peers … I cannot and will not let my involvement in a show result in good people being targeted by trolls and bullies. I have therefore made the decision to withdraw from the production.’
More to come.
Craig McLachlan announced he’s pulling out of his upcoming stage show less than a week after his casting was confirmed
