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Sharon Johal, Neighbours actor, becomes third person to allege racism on set of TV show
Another actor has made accusations about racism on the set of Neighbours, saying the set of the long-running soap opera needs to be overhauled to make it a safe workplace for all cast and crew.
Key points:
- Sharon Johal alleges, among many racist incidents, she was repeatedly referred to as “blackie” by a current cast member
- She says production company Fremantle did not address her complaints properly
- Fremantle says it takes any allegations seriously and has commissioned an independent investigation
In a lengthy statement on her website, Sharon Johal, who played Dipi Rebecchi on the show, said she experienced “direct, indirect and casual racism” in her four years on the set.
She outlined several such instances, including a fellow cast member…
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