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Dominic Purcell hearts Summer Bay

"Melissa's remarks were uncalled for and immature," says former Home and Away actor Dominic Purcell.

Actor Dominic Purcell, who went from Home and Away in Australia to Prison Break in the US, has offered a different viewpoint on his former acting gigs than those of Melissa George.

After arriving in Brisbane he was responding to questions about George’s widely-reported slap at her years on the Seven soap.

“I’m not going to have a dummy spit like her,” he has told News Limited.

“Just get humble for f…’s sake. See it for what it is.

“It’s a tremendous training ground – that’s the way I’ve embraced Home and Away.

“Melissa’s remarks were uncalled for and immature.”

“You’ve got to do your rounds and Home and Away is a great stepping stone for young actors. Chris Hemsworth is now one of the biggest stars in the world but Home and Away was like his NIDA,” he said.

“It’s a wonderful way to learn about your craft, to get comfortable in front of the camera and get paid for it.”

Updated: Melissa George’s UK series Hunted has been cancelled by the BBC.

11 Responses

  1. I love that it’s finally come out about Meliisa. I’ve always found her quite affected by fame and lacking humility in all the interview/articles I’ve read on her, going back years. The name drops, the place drops, seen recently saying she discoved an idea while walking down 42nd Street in New York. Like she couldn’t just say while she was walking down the street.
    Great what Dominc said, I just wish I could remember who he played in H&A.

  2. I’m now expecting there will be a random scene on H & A where Alf informs Irene that he just got a phone call from Angel’s hubby in London, informing him of the tragic news that Angel choked on a croissant in Paris.

  3. Was a fan- not anymore! after blasting the Aussie Media, why would you create all that drama instead of embracing the old days..I definatley won’t be watching anything that she is in anymore! hmmm shame about Hunted being cancelled.

  4. When Danni Minogue recently co hosted The Morning Show they brought all the old photos out. They even brought Alf out to talk to her. She embraced it and had a good laugh like anyone should. Dannii has over 1 million twitter followers, Melissa George has 17,000. Says it all really.

  5. Must confess my attitude towards certain stars changes when they become prima donnas and bag the show that made gave them a head start.

    When Melissa gets older and her job offers dry up – she’ll be scurrying back to Australia begging to do cameos on Neighbours or Home & Away.

  6. Very wise words from Dominic. I was a fan of Melissa George up until her featured appearance on Who Do You Think You Are. With-holding my thoughts about that episode, but let’s say it opened my eyes as to where she sees herself on the world stage. And frankly, it’s a little rose-coloured.

  7. Wise words, I hope she gets the message! You don’t see Kylie slagging off Charlene do you? Kylie embraces her beginnings, is humbled by them & Australia embraces her for it.

    As for Hunted being cancelled, well that’s karma for you. I guess it’s back to walking the streets of NYC with her french bulldog or whatever she said…..maybe the H&A writers can bring Angel back….LOL

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