Schofield Cast Away Channel 5

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Kate1949

I haven't watched this programme but it is in the papers today that PS said in the one last night that he was 'let go' from ITV because of the bad publicity from his brother's paedophile convictions.

I did watch and that's correct.

Not sure if it's fair/legal to sack someone because of a sibling's crime.

I think you'll find that he wasn't sacked for his sibling's crime but because he didn't do the right thing when he found out just telling his brother to stop. That isn't a good look for ITV and I dare say that there was a clause in his contract about bringing the organisation into disrepute.
If you add everything up, the unwise affair, his lying and his brother, it is pretty appalling PR wise and a star's worth is about his image in the long run.

Galaxy

I admire your persistence Doodledog, hearing exactly the same arguments that were put forward about HE (before the criminal convictions - when the discussion was 'only' about his 'relationship' with a 17 year old) makes me want to give up.

I know. It's depressing. It happens whenever a woman speaks out about being abused (eg Mohammed Al Fayed or Russell Brand) and whenever there is a suggestion that children/young people have been similarly treated (eg Prince Andrew or Huw Edwards). I am never clear about what evidence would be accepted as sufficient by those who cry 'witchhunt'. They never say.

It’s easier to cry witch-hunt than accept the extent of the child sexual abuse and exploitation that lives amongst us

And not just child sexual abuse - but sexual abuse and violence against women in general. When you see comments on GN like 'why didn't they report it earlier', 'why didn't they just leave their job' and so on, it makes you wonder what progress we've really made in tackling these issues.

Unless the alleged culprit is a professional dancer on BBC show, he is innocent, she is mentally ill

I'm not sure of your point. More than one dancer on Strictly has left after allegations. No charges doesn't mean they didn't do it. It is more likely that they resigned rather than be found guilty.

I am referring to the threads when the professional dancer was accused of bullying by the celebrity, the BBC has now announced he was guilty of some of the accusations, they have not shown their evidence to the public, no thread demanding the public have a right to know

There are no threads demanding the right to know about PS, or HE for that matter.

Threads discussing what is in the public domain, yes. But I don't think I've seen any demanding the public's right to know about Schofield. This one is about his decision to go public with his version of events, not about our right to know anything.

Anniebach

I am referring to the threads when the professional dancer was accused of bullying by the celebrity, the BBC has now announced he was guilty of some of the accusations, they have not shown their evidence to the public, no thread demanding the public have a right to know

The BBC have said the professional was guilty of swearing during rehearsals and asking/pushing for more commitment.

He was found innocent of physically assaulting his partner.

Iam64

It’s easier to cry witch-hunt than accept the extent of the child sexual abuse and exploitation that lives amongst us

Very true and very sad.

He was cleared of the majority of the allegations. His career in the UK appears to be over so job done I suppose. AA has been giving interviews all the way through the investigation but GP hasn’t. Maybe we will hear his side of the story at some point.

Quote GrannyGravy13 Thu 03-Oct-24 13:45:21
Anniebach
I am referring to the threads when the professional dancer was accused of bullying by the celebrity, the BBC has now announced he was guilty of some of the accusations, they have not shown their evidence to the public, no thread demanding the public have a right to know
The BBC have said the professional was guilty of swearing during rehearsals and asking/pushing for more commitment.

He was found innocent of physically assaulting his partner.

Really, he only asked/pushed for more commitment ? seems rather insignificant to offer a public apology to the celebrity
for such

Surely though, Anniebach, you can push for more commitment without swearing, verbal bullying and harassment; those allegations were found to be true. Such behaviour has no place in a working environment...or anywhere else to be honest.

I agree icanhandghemback I didn’t make my views clear sorry, i was really upset the way this woman was spoken of on this forum . He was applauded and praised .

MissAdventure

I've no problem with Schofield.

Older men having younger lovers isn't unheard of.

He's not the first, and won't be the last.

Are you ok?

Having a younger lover by 40 years is ok?

He had his eye on him since he was 15, he gave him special opportunities.

He is a groomer, paedophile and narcissist.

Anniebach

I agree icanhandghemback I didn’t make my views clear sorry, i was really upset the way this woman was spoken of on this forum . He was applauded and praised .

Yes, I don't get it either. Thank you for clarifying.

Couldn't PS have found a partner nearer his own age? Why such a young one?

Was it the same people though annie? I for one have never called Amanda A mentally ill, and I would be surprised if Doodle and Iam64 had done so, but they can obviously speak for themselves.
I think all that shows is that some people have a view on AA and some people have a view on PS, it's not double standards if it's different people.

I have never commented on Strictly. I don't watch it and don't comment on tv things I haven't seen.

Giovanni and Amanda Abb)ngdon , I wasn’t speaking of individual posters, just the change in GransNet threads

I totally agree. If he'd had an affair with a younger woman....as he says it wouldnt have been frowned upon. They were both adults. There are plenty on TV and off TV who have had affairs. I'm not saying it's right and I'm not saying their families haven't suffered (I have been subjected to an affair) -but I'm not on TV, no paps followed me (paps have a lot to answer to in getting their stories, and they highlighted the story too much which put the families in the spotlight.

Had he been involved in previous relationships, this puzzles me,

I wouldnt have any time for a 60 year old man who had a relationship with a girl who he had first met at 15, then had a relationship with at 18, whilst in a position of power over her either. I dislike him even more for using the accusation of homophobia in this way, it's really offensive towards the majority of gay men who dont do this.

Was the person Schofield was involved with 18 years old ?

Galaxy

I wouldnt have any time for a 60 year old man who had a relationship with a girl who he had first met at 15, then had a relationship with at 18, whilst in a position of power over her either. I dislike him even more for using the accusation of homophobia in this way, it's really offensive towards the majority of gay men who dont do this.

Absolutely - grooming and abuse of power is still the same, no matter what.