I hope his career continues 'cause he's a fantastic actor and he seems like a genuinely fun guy to be around. I loved him in Doctor Who. His character shines through and it's a friendly, silly, excitable character, not a creep.
Sadly I don’t think that’s the case because since the allegations came out he’s been getting fewer roles because he hasn’t really appeared in anything the last two years. He wasn’t asked back for Jodie’s final Doctor Who episode or the Dr Who 60th Anniversary Specials. I’m worried his career might never recover despite his claim that the accusations were blown out of proportions and despite the fact that most of his fans were willing to forgive him. He said in a recent Instagram video that the last couple of years have not been easy for him. He might actually be blacklisted/cancelled.
Given the virtual signalling political lectures Dr Who has become he may have dodged a bullet not appearing. A doctor that can change gender and now colour simply to fit in with 21st century left wing hangups isn’t a show I’d be in a hurry to join.
The media & newspaper scum bags who tried to drag John down are disgusting!! He is a lovely human being!, very talented, makes everyone laugh, a VERY talented actor, great singer! He was just having fun and being himself! And nothing he ever did was meant in a sexual context, He didn't deserve any of the crap he had to go through!
@ghostpanic well said John is one of my role models as a gay man myself with Owain Wyn Evans and John Whaite as well for the men for the women it would be Heather Peace
@@platinumnitrocharge4218 listen and listen good pal i am Scottish and i can tell its put on he is a tool ken wit a mean pal .. a tool just a wee bit like yir mo.
He seems to be a guy who didn’t mean harm but just took his eccentric behaviour too far. He screwed up and should apologise but he’s not a bad guy. I know I might be wrong, I’m just giving my take of what seems to have happened.
The thing is it wasn't acceptable back then either? Julie confirmed she received complaints and JB was reprimanded for these bahaviours back in 2008, like on set. I love him and I've no doubt he didn't have an ounce of malicious intent and the point about changing and growing makes sense, but I feel part of that should be to be able to recognise the harm that was done. It wouldn't be a new apology anyway, JB released a statement saying he apologised back then too. Asking him to apologize now is just asking him to recognise that apology. I wish he had just said he still feels sorry about it and wouldn't do it now. It's better than getting defensive about it.@FlyingMonkies325
He was born in Scotland and he moved to America when he was 8 or 9. He was bullied at school because of his accent and instead of letting it be, he thought "Hey, I can play that game too" and he learnt how to speak with an American accent.
I will always love John. We all change over the years and things change. What was ok years ago changes and we all have to adjust. We can’t go back in time and change things.
He is a camp, gay man with a bawdy, backstage sense of humour. The people that make complaints have quite possibly not had the same life experience as John. The stage is salacious. It always has been. That burlesque attitude exists. Get over it. He is a showman. Just don't be surprised by what he shows. Hahaha.
everyone’s sense of humor is not the same and ppl need to be less offended than just holding grudge about ‘old actions’. if the person that did the “wrong” in the past and had since changed their behavior to the positive then leave them alone.
I think all of this has been totally unfair to John and he is a good actor and hope he is getting work now as I didn’t even know any of this had happened.
He wrote about it in his books, and talked about it at various comic con panels, going back 10 years, and nobody seemed to say a thing then. It's a hit job.
Problem is, thats the standard that has been set by the modern day "activists". You can't even joke around. Then again, he ought to know better this day and age than to do what he did.
People have no sense of humor anymore. Sick of it. He’s so talented. I love campy raunchy gays. Anyone trying to cancel him has bigger issues and must have been raised under a rock.
At work? Do whatever you want at your house, out at the bar, or wherever else. I go to work to do my job and collect a paycheck, not to see my coworker’s body parts.
Yep. Normally he keeps his Scottish accent just for his relatives and friends and he switches to American with the rest of the world. But it seems that he made a rare exception here.
You cannot apply today's values to a situation that happened 15 years ago. Sexual harrassment is UNWANTED advances. If all parties are just having fun (as they were), then there is no issue.
@@TheSapphireLeo If it's unwanted, it's a problem, but I don't see an issue with having fun at work. I've had a few crazy conversations with colleagues, too.
People actually knew about this years ago; John even mentioned it in his autobiography, and the girl who replaced Billie Piper in Dr Who (Sorry, can't remember her name) mentioned it in an interview many years ago. Why are people waiting 15 years to reveal their pitchforks? I don't by any means condone what John did, but people should stop digging up the past and using it as a ticket to jump on the cancel culture train.
Dang I’m all about holding people accountable but I totally understand his point of view I hope I’m not just biased because I liked torchwood and love doctor who but I really hope he’s able to come back from this (just found out bout this controversy)
It’s all about consent. If nobody’s feeling wronged, I don’t know what the problem is. Obviously “it was a different time” is a stupid argument, because at one time it was perfectly acceptable to own slaves. You can’t chalk that up to a “different time.” But if there are no victims, there is no crime. What did he do exactly? Flirt with people? That’s kind of his character on the show.
John I love you as Captain Jack and the great singer you are and the sweet John that still goes to cons and gives great big warm strong hugs to the fans. You are a decent, kind man. Lots of love hope it's going better for you. Please come back to Doctor Who. ❤️ ❤️
@@josiahjray you're right. I apologise. I was referencing how he said in an interview that he was bullied for his Scottish accent and learned to do an American accent and didn't consider my wording was offensive.
It seems theres a bit of a comment war going on so heres what is happening (as far as im aware) he was from scotland but moved to america and was bullied for his accent so bacme american however being with lorraine and her being scottish meant he reverted to his scottish accent
Love John. Always have. Always will. I think he's awesome and should continue doing what he does best. Would love to see him as Captain Jack Harness again.
The whole idea behind the media slamming is to 1) profit and 2) push out older actors to make room for *new* *modern* *actors* -not to show understanding or human empathy.
Whenever he came on tv I switched channels …. funny how we as individuals just don’t take to certain people ( I switch off when Michael McIntyre comes on tv also ) . Having said that I think he should return to prime time tv given his past ‘misdemeanours ‘ were nearly 20 years ago . He who is without sin cast the first stone etc
People need to stop being so offended easily on everything. People are just too childish these days. they don’t have nothing else better to do then to just sit there crying about some mischief that happened in the past. Some people just can’t take a joke. John Barrowman I hope we all get past this. I need my captain Jack 🎈(TW DW) 🎉 RTD needs to call U
If he would have been told to stop, if cast were coming out and saying how offended they were, there might be an issue. But none of that happened. Its time to move on as he said and bring back Torchwood. Nobody really cares about this!
But the point still stands, in any other job for his behaviour, he would've been sacked there and then, even if it was for a laugh. Are we really surprised why Christopher Eccleston left when he's surrounded by clowns?
Will hopefully see john at comic con newcastle upon Tyne, as for what John's just said to lorrain , for gods sake , everyone's made mistakes in life and had a bit of fun , that's all it was , having fun .
Who's doing this to John... there's worse people out there doing things that are covered up by people at the top.. Given that it happened all those years ago, it seems a bit of a witch hunt.
why does it sound like he's still trying to excuse having his piece out?!!?? What is it with these men? its so confusing!! You mean to tell me he was not aware of ANYONE being uncomfortable?! OH please
He isn’t being fake, he was born in mount vernon in glasgow, move to the states when he was 8, him and his siblings were bullied due to the Scottish accent they had, so the learnt to speak American. However when the family is around one another they speak scottish, and when John is around scottish friends like Lorraine, he speaks Scottish. There are interview videos where his sister surprises him mid interview and he automatically speaks Scottish, hope this helps
@spenser9908 he is a very good actor. He put on a very convincing American accent. Same as Hugh Laurie in House, Hugh is British and put onn his American accent too.
I hope his career continues 'cause he's a fantastic actor and he seems like a genuinely fun guy to be around. I loved him in Doctor Who. His character shines through and it's a friendly, silly, excitable character, not a creep.
Sadly I don’t think that’s the case because since the allegations came out he’s been getting fewer roles because he hasn’t really appeared in anything the last two years. He wasn’t asked back for Jodie’s final Doctor Who episode or the Dr Who 60th Anniversary Specials. I’m worried his career might never recover despite his claim that the accusations were blown out of proportions and despite the fact that most of his fans were willing to forgive him. He said in a recent Instagram video that the last couple of years have not been easy for him. He might actually be blacklisted/cancelled.
John isn't a creep. He didn't touch anybody just John being silly. Good guy. Love John. ❤❤
And he is a great singer.
@@OkayMaybe-vq4yrthat's true. I'll always be a fan of John
Given the virtual signalling political lectures Dr Who has become he may have dodged a bullet not appearing. A doctor that can change gender and now colour simply to fit in with 21st century left wing hangups isn’t a show I’d be in a hurry to join.
Love to see John and David Tennant talking in an interview together with both their native Scottish accents 😁
Did you mean: Twigs of Tree Fu Tom?
The media & newspaper scum bags who tried to drag John down are disgusting!! He is a lovely human being!, very talented, makes everyone laugh, a VERY talented actor, great singer! He was just having fun and being himself! And nothing he ever did was meant in a sexual context, He didn't deserve any of the crap he had to go through!
@ghostpanic well said John is one of my role models as a gay man myself with Owain Wyn Evans and John Whaite as well for the men for the women it would be Heather Peace
I’m sick of the cancellation, man. John Barrowman is hilarious, and it’s just sad
Great hearing John use his original Scottish accent.
lol sounds nothing like a Scottish accent ..
@@BlytheWorld1972Huh? Yes it does. He is Scottish and goes into a Scottish accent whenever he’s talking to fellow Scots
@@BlytheWorld1972 ... yeah it is.
@@platinumnitrocharge4218 listen and listen good pal i am Scottish and i can tell its put on he is a tool ken wit a mean pal .. a tool just a wee bit like yir mo.
@@BlytheWorld1972wtf are you talking about? 💀
He seems to be a guy who didn’t mean harm but just took his eccentric behaviour too far. He screwed up and should apologise but he’s not a bad guy.
I know I might be wrong, I’m just giving my take of what seems to have happened.
The thing is it wasn't acceptable back then either? Julie confirmed she received complaints and JB was reprimanded for these bahaviours back in 2008, like on set. I love him and I've no doubt he didn't have an ounce of malicious intent and the point about changing and growing makes sense, but I feel part of that should be to be able to recognise the harm that was done. It wouldn't be a new apology anyway, JB released a statement saying he apologised back then too. Asking him to apologize now is just asking him to recognise that apology. I wish he had just said he still feels sorry about it and wouldn't do it now. It's better than getting defensive about it.@FlyingMonkies325
He doesn't need to apologize to the public. If the behavior crossed a line the apology would be owed to the people there at the time.😊
Yes exactly. I feel bad for him because he had a big career and has lost his work.
So floored. I thought he was American. I'm American so I only knew him from Dr. WHO/Tourchwood.
He's Scottish but moved to the Chicago 'burbs as a kid; both accents are "authentic" :)
@@JennFrankkool, thanks for the info about him. I loved watching him on Dr. Who and know he would do great in other parts.
He was born in Scotland and he moved to America when he was 8 or 9. He was bullied at school because of his accent and instead of letting it be, he thought "Hey, I can play that game too" and he learnt how to speak with an American accent.
Same except I’ve seen him in Arrow (DC)
Is that the spin off of Doctour Who?
this is the first time I have heard JB with his native Scottish accent.
I will always love John. We all change over the years and things change. What was ok years ago changes and we all have to adjust. We can’t go back in time and change things.
He is a camp, gay man with a bawdy, backstage sense of humour. The people that make complaints have quite possibly not had the same life experience as John. The stage is salacious. It always has been. That burlesque attitude exists. Get over it. He is a showman. Just don't be surprised by what he shows. Hahaha.
everyone’s sense of humor is not the same and ppl need to be less offended than just holding grudge about ‘old actions’. if the person that did the “wrong” in the past and had since changed their behavior to the positive then leave them alone.
Exactly. He’s an incredibly talented entertainer with a great sense of humor.
@@RC-vv6nrI've just noticed the date in the video 23rd November thr start date of doctor who back in 1963
Great job, John. Sometimes it takes an explanation, no honor was ever lost.
A group of us are due to see John performing live very very soon. He's Back!!! 👍🤗❤️❤️❤️
I think all of this has been totally unfair to John and he is a good actor and hope he is getting work now as I didn’t even know any of this had happened.
He wrote about it in his books, and talked about it at various comic con panels, going back 10 years, and nobody seemed to say a thing then. It's a hit job.
Problem is, thats the standard that has been set by the modern day "activists". You can't even joke around. Then again, he ought to know better this day and age than to do what he did.
People have no sense of humor anymore. Sick of it.
He’s so talented. I love campy raunchy gays. Anyone trying to cancel him has bigger issues and must have been raised under a rock.
At work? Do whatever you want at your house, out at the bar, or wherever else. I go to work to do my job and collect a paycheck, not to see my coworker’s body parts.
OMG is that his natural accent... WOW
Yep. Normally he keeps his Scottish accent just for his relatives and friends and he switches to American with the rest of the world. But it seems that he made a rare exception here.
@@supermarvelboy1 he always does with Lorraine.
> Looks like Tom Cruise
> Sounds like the Critical Drinker
"Mr. Hunt, do you accept this mission?"
"NAAAAAAH it'll be fine!"
You cannot apply today's values to a situation that happened 15 years ago. Sexual harrassment is UNWANTED advances. If all parties are just having fun (as they were), then there is no issue.
And if still at it?
@@TheSapphireLeo If it's unwanted, it's a problem, but I don't see an issue with having fun at work. I've had a few crazy conversations with colleagues, too.
Man he is a such a great actor and I hope he gets another break.
Not using his american accent. Sounds great!
It’s only when he’s with his family or if he’s speaking to a Scot like Lorraine here for example. John uses his original Scottish accent.
People actually knew about this years ago; John even mentioned it in his autobiography, and the girl who replaced Billie Piper in Dr Who (Sorry, can't remember her name) mentioned it in an interview many years ago. Why are people waiting 15 years to reveal their pitchforks? I don't by any means condone what John did, but people should stop digging up the past and using it as a ticket to jump on the cancel culture train.
@itsjemmabond well said. I'll always be a fan of John
Dang I’m all about holding people accountable but I totally understand his point of view I hope I’m not just biased because I liked torchwood and love doctor who but I really hope he’s able to come back from this (just found out bout this controversy)
@Nightmare_Child your not biased because I'm a fan of John and we're right behind him
It’s all about consent. If nobody’s feeling wronged, I don’t know what the problem is. Obviously “it was a different time” is a stupid argument, because at one time it was perfectly acceptable to own slaves. You can’t chalk that up to a “different time.” But if there are no victims, there is no crime. What did he do exactly? Flirt with people? That’s kind of his character on the show.
It was that horrible Noel dude who deflected from his sexual harassment by grassing John up.
John I love you as Captain Jack and the great singer you are and the sweet John that still goes to cons and gives great big warm strong hugs to the fans. You are a decent, kind man. Lots of love hope it's going better for you. Please come back to Doctor Who. ❤️ ❤️
100% Support for Mr. Barrowman
BraveHeart Young Brother🤙🏽
Am I the only one who knew he was American but genuinely didn’t know he was Scottish?!
He’s Scottish, but he grew up as a teenager in Chicago, he code switches depending on who he is speaking to as most dual nationals do I suppose
He’s Scottish, but he grew up as a teenager in Chicago, he code switches depending on who he is speaking to as most dual nationals do I suppose
Wait John barrowman isn’t American ? Yo his accent is impeccable
I think he's Scottish American, pretty sure he went to school in America
Yeah, he moved to America when he was 8, so he still has his Scottish accent but he puts on an American one
@@atadbitahistory9660 He doesn’t “put it on”, he’s bidialectal so both accents come natural to him depending on who he’s speaking to.
@@josiahjray you're right. I apologise. I was referencing how he said in an interview that he was bullied for his Scottish accent and learned to do an American accent and didn't consider my wording was offensive.
It seems theres a bit of a comment war going on so heres what is happening (as far as im aware) he was from scotland but moved to america and was bullied for his accent so bacme american however being with lorraine and her being scottish meant he reverted to his scottish accent
Even after noticeably filling out physically, John looks better than most men his age. Even with the full face.
I love John Barrowman!!!
He always says Fabulous for everything
Love John. Always have. Always will. I think he's awesome and should continue doing what he does best. Would love to see him as Captain Jack Harness again.
I didn't realize he was Scottish, I have thought all along that he was Canadian.
Wow I had zero clue he was Scottish what an actor
I believe him. You can always tell.
It's weird hearing him speak in his Scottish accent.
Is Barrowman sounding more Scottish because he's talking to Lorraine
The whole idea behind the media slamming is to 1) profit and 2) push out older actors to make room for *new* *modern* *actors* -not to show understanding or human empathy.
Whenever he came on tv I switched channels …. funny how we as individuals just don’t take to certain people ( I switch off when Michael McIntyre comes on tv also ) . Having said that I think he should return to prime time tv given his past ‘misdemeanours ‘ were nearly 20 years ago . He who is without sin cast the first stone etc
People need to stop being so offended easily on everything. People are just too childish these days. they don’t have nothing else better to do then to just sit there crying about some mischief that happened in the past.
Some people just can’t take a joke. John Barrowman I hope we all get past this. I need my captain Jack 🎈(TW DW) 🎉 RTD needs to call U
Awesome in Torchwood…!!! 👍😊💥
Great actor need some more new torchwood nice to see Scottish and American in there
If he would have been told to stop, if cast were coming out and saying how offended they were, there might be an issue. But none of that happened. Its time to move on as he said and bring back Torchwood. Nobody really cares about this!
I wish I could like this 200Xs 🎉
i love everything about you John
does this man only ever use his scottish accent in scotland?🤣
Can’t believe that he’s American, he has very convincing American accent on Arrow, one of favourite villain ❤
But the point still stands, in any other job for his behaviour, he would've been sacked there and then, even if it was for a laugh. Are we really surprised why Christopher Eccleston left when he's surrounded by clowns?
Will hopefully see john at comic con newcastle upon Tyne, as for what John's just said to lorrain , for gods sake , everyone's made mistakes in life and had a bit of fun , that's all it was , having fun .
I love his Scottish brogue
Accent*
❤ you john… this honest was refreshing and still is refreshing
Not be ashamed of who you are? Did he just say that? Hes obviously ashamed of his normal accent. Dearie me !! 🙄
Who's doing this to John... there's worse people out there doing things that are covered up by people at the top.. Given that it happened all those years ago, it seems a bit of a witch hunt.
He's Scottish? 😂 🤣 😂 🤣 😂 🤣 😂... Malcom merlyn.
why does it sound like he's still trying to excuse having his piece out?!!?? What is it with these men? its so confusing!! You mean to tell me he was not aware of ANYONE being uncomfortable?! OH please
Zip it up🙈
Why does he sound like that
Because it's his natural accent.
Why hide your scottish accent? Comes across as fake to me ! Just be yourself! 🥺
He isn’t being fake, he was born in mount vernon in glasgow, move to the states when he was 8, him and his siblings were bullied due to the Scottish accent they had, so the learnt to speak American. However when the family is around one another they speak scottish, and when John is around scottish friends like Lorraine, he speaks Scottish.
There are interview videos where his sister surprises him mid interview and he automatically speaks Scottish, hope this helps
Why is he doing that accent.....Yes I know but why ?
he's Scottish?
Because he wants to seem interesting.
Eh he is Scotland and this is a Scottish accent.
@@jkellis6646 You can't just switch accents. One is gonna be normal, the other is gonna be put on.
@spenser9908 he is a very good actor. He put on a very convincing American accent. Same as Hugh Laurie in House, Hugh is British and put onn his American accent too.
Can understand why he put on an American accent for so long...
Most people don’t just choose to change between 2 totally different accents as if that’s normal. Character/personality disorder much?
No… Google bidialectalism or code switching. Your ignorance is showing 😭