[cc100]

saw him on THE SALON at lunchtime
what a sad character he is

[LEE]

I just got a press release about this through from Channel Four:

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Michael Barrymore talks about TV comeback on The Salon

Entertainer Michael Barrymore talked about a possible television comeback when visiting Channel 4’s The Salon today.

“There’s a great new format that’s come along,” he revealed. He expanded further on future projects saying, “I’ve been asked to do a drama,” but added that he hasn’t yet decided if he will go ahead with it. “I suppose it’s a matter of deciding what’s right for you,” he continued. Talking about his career, Michael also discussed that he was due to tour Australia and New Zealand later this year. Michael explained that TV isn’t all he has in his life and explained he has many other interests, “I write a lot and keep myself together,” he explained.

Michael Barrymore arrived at The Salon, Channel 4’s new series set in a genuine hair and beauty salon in London, at approximately 12.45pm today and his entire visit was broadcast on E4. Channel 4 viewers will be able to see Michael’s visit on Friday 31st January at 6pm.

Michael was greeted by manager Paul with his famous catchphrase “Alwight!” “I haven’t heard that for a bit,” Michael replied laughing.

“This is the first time I’ve ever been in a seat where you can’t see a camera,” Michael commented as junior Vassos led him to get his hair washed.

“I think you’re a legend,” hairdresser Adee told Michael as he began to trim his hair. The two men were soon talking candidly and on the topic of stardom, Michael spoke honestly to Adee about his life in the spotlight, “the public at the end of the day have been really good. You can’t spend half your time wanting to be recognised and half saying ‘go away. You’ve two choices in this business,” Michael continued, “You can stay indoors and become a recluse. If you go outside, do it with good grace.”

The conversation soon turned to Michael’s battle with alcoholism, “I’ve been clean and sober for 20 months now, I talk about it now,” he said “people don’t realise that it’s a disease.” Michael also revealed to Adee that he regularly attends AA meetings “it’s called anonymous but it isn’t for me, but I don’t mind, I can talk about it.”

As the two men chatted further Michael added, “There isn’t a problem that can’t be sorted out.”

Whilst in the salon Michael laughed and joked with the staff and clients telling of how he used to be a hairdresser’s junior because he thought it would be an opportunity to meet famous people. This led Adee to ask why Michael had made an appointment at The Salon, “Because you asked me and I wasn’t doing anything else,” he replied, “it’s a bit of fun you know.”

After Adee had finished cutting his hair, Michael was led to the beauty treatment area to have his size 11 feet pampered by therapist Sabrina. Whilst Sabrina filed his toenails, Adee joined the two of them to continue his conversation with Michael. Adee told Michael that he was far quieter than he had expected. “I’m not performing now, I’m not auditioning,” Michael smiled, “it’d drive you mad if I started performing and running around.”

Michael also chatted to junior Olly, who has been seen on screen discussing his sexuality and was in danger of losing his job last week. “Have you got through your crisis?” Michael asked him, “I turned it around,” Olly replied, “how about you? Is life treating you well?” “Yes I’m getting there,” Michael said.

On leaving The Salon Michael thanked the staff for his treatments and tipped Sabrina, Vassos and Adee.


Catch up with the highlights from Michael’s visit to The Salon on Friday 31st Jan at 6pm on Channel 4 and catch tomorrow’s action live on E4 from 10am to 7pm.

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[steve_o]

He must have thought it's a great way to get back on the telly, I know I'll go and get my hair done in the Salon plenty of telly cameras there. I for one would rather look at babes getting a massage getting splashed in the hot tub and a Sauna thanks

[jbellemeg]

and i'd rather watch paint dry.

[Kaz]

Me too, jbellemeg.

I'd be quite happy if I never saw or heard of Michael Barrymore again.

Never liked him before the recent 'incident' and like him even less now.

[jbellemeg]

Ditto Kaz.
I never liked him either.

[Amy]

I never liked him either i really, really dislike him even more now after having to look at those

[Kaz]

Amy!



Yuck!

[jbellemeg]

OH MY GOD !!!!!

They look pretty grim to me.

[Mairi]

Michael Barrymore gets no sympathy from me either.

[Janette]

Michael Barrymore brought on all that trouble himself, he doesn't deserve any sympathy.

But I do pity him for the fact that he thinks he can ingratiate himself back into people's favour by appearing on "The Salon"!

He'll never be watched in this house again

[chilledbootz]

Well i'm in a real minority here. I've always believed Michael Barrymore to be hysterically funny on his shows with a real way with the public.
I'm not really sure what he has supposed to have done to be honest, and the police seem to be satisfied because there are no charges against him are there?(am I being ignorant?).
He comes across to me as a tortured soul who has found himself in this mess due to drug and alcohol abuse both of which are a disease!!. I'm not saying that he is blameless but I just think people deserve second chances and I hope he has found peace with himself.

[razzle]

My opinion is the Salon must have been a gift for him, all those television cameras and the chance to say his piece. I bet the parents of the poor dead man Stuart Lubbock are really upset about this.

Whatever you might think Barrymore owed a duty of care to somebody who was a guest in his house and it seems to me he has wriggled this way and that to get himself off the hook.

I don't think Barrymore should ever be on the television again, they should give it to someone more worthy.