John Barrowman is poised for an ITV comeback as host of All Star Musicals after bosses gave him another chance following his flashing scandal.
Last year, in the wake of the far more serious allegations involving his Doctor Who co-star Noel Clarke, it re-emerged that Glaswegian Barrowman used to regularly expose himself while on the sets of the sci-fi drama and its spin-off Torchwood.
The actor issued a second apology after a video clip from 2014 showed his disgraced co-star Clarke – accused of sexual misconduct by at least 20 women – suggesting Barrowman used to flash at cast and crew.
Now, in a decision that will please many of his fans and the co-stars who have supported him, ITV chiefs have lined him up for two more outings of All Star Musicals, which was won by Robert Rinder earlier this year.
Barrowman, 54, has not yet signed a contract but the shows are in pre-production – with one for Christmas and one for Easter.
An insider said “He’s the best man for the job and it’s been accepted that his behaviour was foolish rather than predatory.
“He knows it was a daft thing to do but it was all a long time ago and there’s no chance of it happening again.
"We’re drawing a line and moving on.”
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