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The Sun
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Emmerdale actress reveals she was mugged on her birthday and says ‘it's all gone'
EMMERDALE actress Gemma Oaten has revealed she was mugged on her birthday, just hours after enjoying an evening out with her husband in London. In a heartfelt Instagram post, the 40-year-old shared a series of photos from the special night out, before explaining to fans how the day had taken an unexpected turn. Gemma wrote: 'OK, so let's get the crappy stuff out of the way – life threw a little curve ball on my birthday yesterday and I had my phone stolen about 2 hours after these photos were taken. Bank cards, everything gone. 'So apologize if I haven't been responding to text/WhatsApp/social media – I have no phone. I guess I was mugged – but I am safe and no harm came to me, it was all very quick.' Despite the incident, Gemma chose to focus on the positive aspects of her day, praising her friend Richard, who joined her for the evening. She added: 'Now onto the good stuff – I was so blown away by all my birthday messages, thank you! "And I had the most amazing day pampering myself before a gorgeous evening with one of my best friends in the world @richardlamberth who took me to where we first met at Groucho all those years ago, before having a seafood feast to die for at @randallandaubin.' Looking ahead to a planned holiday, Gemma admitted the day after the mugging was 'a bit stressful' as she tried to replace essentials and access funds. The star continued: 'Today has been a bit stressful, as I go on holiday tomorrow – trying to get money out at the bank, an oyster card, find a way to get hold of my train tickets – but I have done it. "And although I don't have a phone – I only feel blessed and grateful for all the kindness I have received today as I have ran around Fulham, trying to suss it all out. "Sometimes, we can't control the uncontrolables, that's life. BUT, we can chose how we react.' Gemma - who played Gemma played Rachel Breckle in the ITV soap - ended her post by thanking Richard for his support and assuring fans she'd briefly check in before her holiday. Huge Emmerdale star admits she was 'burned' after being snubbed from I'm A Celeb line-up following health battle She wrote: 'I won't be able to reply to anyone and apologies if you have messaged my phone over the last 20 hours – it is blocked and until my e-sim is activated, I will be a little quiet. "However I will bob on tomorrow before I sign off social media for my holibobs! WHOOP! "Always take the blessings. Thank you Richard for keeping me calm and safe and getting me home last night – I am so lucky to have you. "Life has so many postives, you just have to keep making sure you are open to seeing them. You matter, G xxx." It's been a turbulent times for the soap star, with a biscuit company boss recently sacked for slapping Gemma's bum at an awards bash, a tribunal heard. Steve Jones claimed she had given him permission for the on-stage slap. But a colleague who later saw a video of the incident said it had upset her and referred to the #Metoo movement. Jones, who was head of health and safety at McVitie's owner Pladis, was then fired for 'violating morality and decency'. An employment tribunal was told that the incident happened as he volunteered to go on stage to accept a gong won by the company. It was being presented by an actress — not identified at the hearing — and Jones stood next to her and slapped her bottom. The tribunal heard that although Jones had not asked for consent, he told her he had slapped another 'well-known woman's' bum on stage, so the actress said 'go for it'. Hundreds of people had attended the International Safety Awards — organised by the British Safety Council — which took place at the InterContinental Hotel in London' s Park Lane on June 7 last year. A junior colleague of Jones who was at the event — but who did not see the slap — said she was shown a video of the incident and was upset by it. Jones was reported to HR and had a disciplinary hearing the following month for 'physical conduct pertaining to sexual harassment '. He said he had 'nothing to apologise' for and that even the actress 'felt it was appropriate in the context of the evening'. But Jones was sacked over the 'wholly inappropriate' behaviour. He was told that entering into a conversation with the presenter before receiving the award was 'ill-judged and had the potential to put any female presenter in a very uncomfortable position'. Gemma, who was in Emmerdale from 2011 to 2015, was not interviewed on the matter. But in a social media post the day after the bash, she told of the 'naughtiness' of the event and said she had a 'bloody good giggle'. Jones had joined Pladia in 2001 as head of health, safety, environment and security. He appealed against his sacking but it was dismissed. He then took it to the tribunal, alleging unfair dismissal. Jones said the views of the actress were 'highly relevant' and that she 'did not feel harassed, was not distressed, and made no complaint'. But the central London tribunal found his conduct had upset colleagues and he was fairly dismissed. The Sun approached Gemma for comment at the time. 5 5 5 5
Daily Mail
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Biscuit firm boss sacked after slapping Gemma Oaten's bum on stage at an awards - but says Emmerdale star 'gave him permission'
A health and safety boss at a biscuit firm was sacked after slapping Gemma Oaten's bum on stage at an awards ceremony - but claimed the Emmerdale star gave him permission. Steve Jones was standing next to the actress after volunteering to go up stage to accept an award at the International Safety Awards when he slapped her on the bottom. But the then-head of Health, Safety, Environment and Security at McVitie's owner Pladis claimed it was not 'unwanted conduct'. Jones claimed he had told the presenter he had slapped another well-known woman's bottom and she said 'go for it'. An employment tribunal heard a colleague of his was upset by the incident after seeing a video of the slap and reported him, referring to the #metoo movement. He was reported for 'physical conduct pertaining to sexual harassment' after a woman he worked with, who had been taking photos on her phone in 'live' mode, caught a clip of the incident. Steve Jones was standing next to the actress after volunteering to go up stage to accept an award at the International Safety Awards when he slapped Gemma Oaten (pictured) on the bottom He was fired after an investigation by his line manager found his actions were 'neither decent nor moral' but 'ill-judged, insensitive and in bad taste'. The International Safety Awards, which took place at the InterContinental Hotel on Park Lane in London in June last year, was attended by hundreds of people including a professional photographer. In a social media post on the day of the event, Ms Oaten - who was not named in the tribunal - said she had had a 'bloody good giggle'. She said: 'So much fun to be with you all night & have a bloody good giggle too. 'I always try and deliver the right mix of the heart and deep stuff with the fun and naughtiness when hosting and delivering keynote... I think anyone there last night will agree there was plenty of both, especially the latter.' Jones appealed against his sacking, and took it to a tribunal when his claim was dismissed - claiming the actress 'did not feel harassed, was not distressed, and made no complaint'. He claimed that even Ms Oaten, who plays Rachel Breckle in Emmerdale, felt it was appropriate in the context of the evening and he hadn't meant to upset or offend anyone. The central London tribunal found his colleagues had been upset by his conduct and he was fairly dismissed. The Tribunal Judge Peer found: 'Having considered all of the evidence and in light of my findings above, I am satisfied that the claimant was made aware of the scope of the investigation and the purpose of the disciplinary hearing. 'I do not accept that he did not know what was at stake. I note that during the disciplinary hearing he did acknowledge that in hindsight the behaviour was not acceptable.'
Scottish Sun
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Biscuit company boss sacked for slapping Emmerdale star Gemma Oaten's bum at awards bash after she ‘gave him permission'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BISCUIT company boss was sacked for slapping Emmerdale actress Gemma Oaten's bum at an awards bash, a tribunal heard. Steve Jones claimed the 40-year-old had given him permission for the on-stage slap. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 A biscuit company boss was sacked for slapping Emmerdale actress Gemma Oaten's bum at an awards bash Credit: Splash News 3 Steve Jones, head of health and safety at McVitie's owner Pladis, claimed Gemma gave him permission for the slap Credit: Linkedin 3 Along with Emmerdale, Gemma has appeared in Coronation Street and Holby City Credit: Rex But a colleague who later saw a video of the incident said it had upset her and referred to the #metoo movement. Jones, who was head of health and safety at McVitie's owner Pladis, was then fired for 'violating morality and decency'. An employment tribunal was told that the incident happened as he volunteered to go on stage to accept a gong won by the company. It was being presented by an actress — not identified at the hearing — and Jones stood next to her and slapped her bottom. read more on Gemma Oaten actor's agony Emmerdale star Gemma Oaten rushed to hospital after 'really bad' accident The tribunal heard that although Jones had not asked for consent, he told her he had slapped another 'well-known woman's' bum on stage, so the actress said 'go for it'. Hundreds of people had attended the International Safety Awards — organised by the British Safety Council — which took place at the InterContinental Hotel in London's Park Lane on June 7 last year. A junior colleague of Jones who was at the event — but who did not see the slap — said she was shown a video of the incident and was upset by it. Jones was reported to HR and had a disciplinary hearing the following month for 'physical conduct pertaining to sexual harassment'. He said he had 'nothing to apologise' for and that even the actress 'felt it was appropriate in the context of the evening'. But Jones was sacked over the 'wholly inappropriate' behaviour. Huge Emmerdale star admits she was 'burned' after being snubbed from I'm A Celeb line-up following health battle He was told that entering into a conversation with the presenter before receiving the award was 'ill-judged and had the potential to put any female presenter in a very uncomfortable position'. Gemma, who was in Emmerdale from 2011 to 2015, was not interviewed on the matter. But in a social media post the day after the bash, she told of the 'naughtiness' of the event and said she had a 'bloody good giggle'. Jones had joined Pladia in 2001 as head of health, safety, environment and security. He appealed against his sacking but it was dismissed. He then took it to the tribunal, alleging unfair dismissal. Jones said the views of the actress were 'highly relevant' and that she 'did not feel harassed, was not distressed, and made no complaint'. But the central London tribunal found his conduct had upset colleagues and he was fairly dismissed. The Sun had approached Gemma for comment. Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
