Actor Craig McLachlan wiped away tears as he detailed the day allegations of sexual harassment have been aired about him.
The Gold Logie winner was on the witness stand for a second day in his defamation case as we speak.
The 56-year-old is suing the ABC and 9 Newspapers for publishing sexual harassment allegations, introduced up throughout his time appearing within the Rocky Horror Present musical.
The actor was requested to recall the day in January 2018, when the allegations in opposition to him aired.
"When information broke and it was revealed to me these allegations had been made by my pals, it was simply too tough, frankly," McLachlan mentioned.
When requested by his Barrister Kieran Smark, SC how he felt, the actor mentioned he felt "devastated".
The court docket heard the actor has not engaged in any paid work because the allegations broke in 2018.
"I cherished performing for individuals," McLachlan mentioned.
"The distinction is now, when somebody approaches me, I'm utterly terrified."
The Neighbours star defined he's now fearful to go exterior.
He instructed the court docket he has solely been to a restaurant as soon as in four-and-a-half years and went as far as to closely disguise himself when on the grocery retailer.
The actor might be again within the stand for a 3rd day of cross-examination tomorrow.