Sunday, 16 June 2013

Nigella Lawson And Charles Saatchi 'Row' Probe

Radio host Dee Dee Dunleavy has provoked outrage on social media when writing a blog with the Australian women should boycott British celebrity Nigella Lawson books until she "has a position on domestic violence."


On Sunday, the images came from the chief United Kingdom seem to be grabbed by the neck of her husband Charles Saatchi.

Dunleavy, who writes and gives Melbourne station 3AW house under the nickname "The Queen of Melbourne radio", said on Sunday: "Nigella, like it or not, you are a beacon for women in all areas of life.


"If they want to buy their books and watch their programs on how we execute our kitchens then you need to make a stand on domestic violence," he wrote.
He later issued a statement clarifying after receiving a "torrent of abuse", his comment, he says "embarrassed that someone might think it was bullying or victimization Nigella Lawson, a woman I greatly admire."

Ira: Radio host Dee Dee Dunleavy. Photo: 3AW

"First, my desire to Nigella Lawson is that he is safe and well, and as
away from her husband beastly possible, "Ms. Dunleavy said in the statement.

"The fact that I copped a barrage of insults today urging her to take a stand against domestic violence is insignificant compared to what should be done."

Dunleavy said he had issued to clarify his comments made both the blog post and an interview Sunday on 3AW on Monday morning, none of which drew a positive response from the public. Statement

The cover of the Sunday People Photo: Cover People Domingo (Courtesy Anorak.co.uk)

Earlier Dunleavy asked why, immediately after the alleged attack by Saatchi, Lawson included "a picture of a buttered, toasted bun in her official Twitter page, as if there was nothing in his mind, but the food".

"That's not the answer we wanted, Nigella. Believe that you are strong, beautiful and successful. Imagine your home is warm and smells like cinnamon, and if we could get a hug and a breakthrough" Dunleavy wrote in the blog 3AW, owned by Fairfax Media, publisher of this website.

"We like to think of you cowering in a bully. A man so shameless abuse was not afraid to openly attack."

Dunleavy claimed Saatchi called "form" had said the couple had been

photographed in a similar incident last year, with photos that the spout Saatchi Lawson - pictures which at the time was described as playful.

Comments on Lawson have sparked outrage on social media with some Twitter messages demanding apologies Dunleavy.

Australian Comedian Corinne Grant writer tweeted: "I really do not know wrong that requesting a DV victim to face DV they are or boycott his [sic].".

Columnist Miranda Devine Twitter: "Victimising the victim - How does that help?

"Shame and harassment does nothing for any reason whatsoever."

"What an absolutely disgraceful piece of writing and commentary is Dee Dee. You still affected the victim here," wrote Julie of Melbourne.
Twitter user Karen was more moderate.

"I appreciate some of the feelings of the article, but I was not in order. Why Nigella loads battered women everywhere just because she's a celebrity??", Wrote.

Ms. Dunleavy responded in his personal Twitter feed public outcry, saying:

Talking with fellow 3AW radio presenter Neil Mitchell this morning, Mrs Dunleavy looked hose for your comments.

"I probably would have worded that better, because many people have understood that I called for a boycott of Nigella's books," said Neil Mitchell.

"I'm a huge fan Nigella, (but) if you want the person we are looking for we'll see, she's also a leader."

Dunleavy answered questions Mitchell about whether they implying that the victim of an incident of domestic violence is a certain responsibility to say should adopt. "Yes, I am, this is not the fault of the victim and it is too early for her to be doing that."

Dunleavy said on the radio that he was motivated to call Ms. Lawson to a higher position on domestic violence takes after seeing a good friend of 20 years stuck in an abusive relationship.

Dunleavy said he felt helpless as I was not sure the best way to provide support.

"I did not want to disturb her and our friendship, so I did not say" this is never going to be better. "I do not intervene," he told 3AW.

"You do not know what to do when you're young, you need an example.
"I'm not suggesting that they do today, but I suggest that women will look to see how it behaves."

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