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Gavin & Stacey star Joanna Page has revealed she was sexually assaulted by a television host during filming. The actress alleges she was groped after being warned by a female producer that the host "could be very handsy" and would "probably start touching you".
Page described how the assault unfolded during production. "Halfway through filming, he starts groping me," she told The Times. She responded by hitting his hands away and telling him to keep his hands to himself.
The producer's warning highlighted how such behaviour was normalised in the industry. "It was bizarre, a female producer telling you this was going to happen, but it's what you got used to," Page explained.
Legal constraints prevent naming
Page cannot identify the perpetrator due to legal restrictions. When asked why she doesn't name him, she said: "The legal people said: 'Be careful!'"
The revelation appears in Page's autobiography "Lush!: My Story - From Swansea To Stacey And Everything In Between", which goes on sale on September 25. According to WalesOnline, Page wrote much of the book in car parks late at night due to family commitments, describing the process as "like a therapy session".
Career highlights amid revelations
Page rose to fame playing Stacey Shipman in the beloved BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey. The show's final episode attracted 12.3 million overnight viewers on Christmas Day, according to bristolpost.co.uk, and recently won the comedy award at the National Television Awards.
Bristol-based sources report Page compared her assault experience to being "mauled by lions" at Bristol Zoo. She has also appeared in major films including Love Actually and From Hell, and currently co-hosts the BBC podcast Off The Telly with EastEnders actress Natalie Cassidy.
The allegations add to ongoing conversations about misconduct in the entertainment industry and the systemic protection of perpetrators through legal constraints.
Sources used: "The Times", "The Standard", "bristolpost.co.uk", "WalesOnline", "Metro"
Note: This article has been edited with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
