I went for a job interview at Harrods 34 years ago. It was in the perfumery department for a particular perfume that had diamonds in the bottom of the bottle. Mohamad Al Fayad took me upstairs to a dimly lit lounge bar for the interview. He asked me what alcohol I wanted to drink. I was so confused. I didn't want a drink, but he tried to talk me into it. He asked a lot of personal questions...did I have a boyfriend etc. Not many questions about my work experience. He then took me down to the perfumery and showed me around and offered me the job. I was so suprised, it was such an odd situation and I felt uneasy. I asked for a day to think about it and he left. As I was leaving, a girl from one of the other perfume counters, discreetly called me over, and told me what a real creep the boss was and the girl that had left had a lot of trouble with him and ended up leaving. The whole time she was smiling and showing me a perfume bottle while talking. She was very nervous about being caught telling me that. Obviously I didn't take the job...thank goodness!
i am now mid fifties i can honestly say most of us have experienced this kind of thing. Thank god the younger generation will know its wrong and you can speak up.
This kind of things goes on a lot my sister was abused with a fashion company in Oxford street called reserved .. they were so awful to my sister to the point that was just very terrifying to go to work . I agree something should be done about people in power that abuse they’re workers 100%
I am sending you the biggest hug, Marie. I absolutely wish I was a friend in person who can sit down and listen to you, but I am here over the internet and I am sending you lots of blessings. Have you ever thought of perhaps writing a book? Doesn't have to be a hundred pages, maybe even 30 pages, under a pseudonym, if you don't want your name revealed. It could be a book many people could read and relate to. No one should ever go through what you experienced, you must be a very strong person.
@saraty4415 thank you so much💛 It takes a lot to come forward, to even realise what has happened. When you are a child, teen you are vulnerable, you often don't realise until much later. I have now come to terms with it, but I do wish the person could be held accountable 😥
Being given the role as a buyer for a large department store at 16 yo should have been your parents (yes your parents) first and biggest clue that something was wrong! Took me years to become a buyer. When I hear stories like this, the parents need to take some responsibility! These weren’t parents living on a farm - they were experienced and they should’ve known better. Doesn’t make her less of a victim - it just shouldn’t have taken place to begin with.
@ although incredibly sad, he never should stop parenting unless he physically couldn’t communicate with his child. Also, where was the mother? She could support the father and still be a parent to a 16-year-old child.
I was wondering the same thing..talk when they can defend themselves..not while they not here anymore.. A voice for other woman…no..if you talked be..maybe then ..
@@nettadebeer9936 his “defending himself” would have most likely been him silencing the women with money, threats and fear. Why act like you don’t know that?
@@nettadebeer9936I guess you were one of the lucky ones, that was never touched inappropriately.... It's easier said than done, look up stories of the millions of victims/survivors, n you'll get your answer.
@@flower4598 ..yes…I think I was….i know many women struggle about this in their workplace..but they should came forward..because these men should be punished why lie alive..not when the dead…woman must stand together how hard ..if you believe in something stand up..even if you stand alone..maybe easy to say ..but still..
As a person of a similar SA, I can totally relate! Even though I could’ve taken on my abuser “physically” I completely froze over and was rendered helpless and I even continued to be in his company “through choice” for over two years after the fact. I think because he was in a position of power, just like poor Ms Gasgoine here. She’s doing the right thing here by talking out, fact!❤
I think also the situation with her dad, she probably didn' want to add any more drama to what was happening at home ; this is why she just brushed this under the carpet for so long. I feel for her. Such a nice young lady.
I havent seen bianca on anything since she was in her teen/early 20s era but my gosh, what a beautiful, eloquent, strong and powerful human she has become. Shes incredibly level headed and spoke so well in this interview. Well done girl ❤
Her story is BS. Ever tried to kiss somebody that is not interested? The kiss simply ain't happening. Avoiding a kiss is super easy. So if he did kiss her, she clearly wanted it. I have had to avoid kisses, and there was no way they could have gotten me to kiss them.
@@suzannek3493please explain, I’m genuinely asking and not being judgmental, but why after a celebrity passes, do so many people come out? I’m sure Bianca is telling the truth, but it always appears that they wait, please explain, thanks.
Because of people like you, who blane victims before considering the different environment of that of 34 yrs ago, the level of power of Al Fayed, the situation of women back then and the vulnerability and lack of life experiwnce of a 16yrs old girl.
Bianca this is very powerful. I admire Bianca's strength and courage. Bianca is inspirational. Bianca will of empowered alot of women. Woman will not feel alone . I wish Bianca all the best ❤
Lovely comment and thank you to Bianca for helping protect our future generations and having the courage to speak out. I've always liked Bianca and full of admiration for her ❤️
Why did they wait until he passed? Their silence allowed DECADES of abuse to continue! It's a money grab more than a let's bring attention and get it handled- stopped at this point!
@Ace01234k Explain? I surmise you will say it's because of her safety concerns for herself. What about all the other subjected to this behavior that she could have stopped. John15:13!
I use to think like some of the people in these comments, but you can never underestimare the power of shame, fright and intimidation. One day I was watching a programme where a lady had been SA and I commented "Why doesn't she tell someone, if that happened to one of my relatives Id be able to tell" at that point my mother confided in me that she had been R'd by a neighbour years prior whilst we as children we're at school when he had visited the house to do some DIY for her. I was shocked and devestated to think we had lived doors away from this man for years and that she had endured that and had to go on as normal without help or support. I begged my mum to go to the police but he had told her that no one would believe her and she felt great shame. My mum died with that secret and I am in a catch 22 as the monster is still alive but we come from a small town and my brother knows a lot of people so word would get around quickly if I confronted him or he was arrested for it. My brother has a family and if he finds out will go to prison over it. I won't allow his life to be ruined over a POS.
Every girl has experienced this once if not multiple times it’s really sick I look back at moments I experienced this from where I am now at 32 and it makes me sad how vulnerable we are as teenagers
For decades no one talked. Now everyone talks. Tired of this. If someone does something bad to you, say no and go to the police. Don’t take advantage of it and the play victim when it’s fashionable and everyone steps ahead.
I reported an individual that sexually assaulted me at his own birthday party. Apparently, some boys feel entitled to your body when it's their birthday and can't handle rejection so they hurt you in the worst way. I reported him to the hockey team he was going to play for. The guy told me he got bad vibes from him and thought he was a creep before I spoke up about him. Trust your gut! If you think a guy is creepy, he def is. Stay safe out there ladies! ❤
There are a lot of people who should be answering for this - all the men who worked at Harrods, the police, politicians at the time etc. This isn't a case where women only spoke out after the perpetrator's death. Some of them spoke out all along and reported what he did to them to the police, but no-one acted on it and helped them because he was such a rich man. The idea of losing a job at a prestigious company shouldn't be a problem, but it is often seen to be. Wealth shouldn't automatically give someone power, but he was allowed the power to be above the law by the political and justice systems. This needs to end. I hope his survivors do get some justice.
@@yzolakitchinot that bizarre and my takeaway would be why was this not questioned by her parents that at 16 she was given such a high position in one of the most famous stores with no experience - so I would say very much relevant!
@@lovesmealways6825 It's not about nepotism as some have suggested, and it's not about parents not taking an interest. This is around 20 years ago. I'm in my late 40s and I know back in my twenties and younger, many of my friends had some serious responsibilities in jobs that by today's standards, they probably wouldn't or shouldn't have. Opening and closing stores alone, taking on buying responsibilities etc. But again, it's missing the point asking about jobs or parents. This all comes down to grooming and HIM as a predator. No parent should have to question whether their child is 'safe' in their job from SA from the boss or colleagues. Being promoted, advancing in a career, having increased responsibility are all celebrated when working. And this was a job she had always wanted, (fashion buying) why would those who loved her not be proud of her achievements. So again, the nepotism argument, should be looked at from a different angle - Al Fayed using her dad's fame and the allure of Harrods to work his way into her life from a young age. Setting the stage for her not feeling threatened around him, as she referenced. This is all about the SA abuser. Always. It's what they do, and they are very, very good at making it all seem really natural and non-threatening. There would be no reason at the time to think anything untoward was happening, no matter how junior or senior she was. So I hope that clarifies my thoughts on placing the focus elsewhere in this scenario. Not said with anger or disgust, just a concern that the ONLY issue is that he was a serial abuser and that the store knew and covered it up. A true horror that so many staff were abused by him.
@@yzolakitchiI’m not disagreeing that what he has done is horrific and this should be spoken about, however what I will say is as a parent I will ALWAYS question if my child is safe and that’s why I couldn’t comprehend that neither parent didn’t question the amount of responsibility given to a 16 year old! But I think bianca is extremely brave speaking out about this and I am sorry this happened to her many times we have heard predators target families who they think they can also groom when it comes to children so I just think parents need to always be aware of situations children are put in because at 16 she was a child
It’s depressing to learn how much control that creepy man had over his staff, everyone knew he was a predator and yet couldn’t speak out, hopefully those days are well and truly gone.
I suspected he was a predator when i saw him do a guest appearance on celeb big brother about 20 years ago. He blatantly groped tara reid out of nowhere.
I just watched the documentary it was a very heartbreaking difficult watch I hope all the women find healing somehow It's something that you never really get past You block it you shove it into a tight parcel but it will unwrap often when least expected Can someone explain why new owners of Harrods have to pay out n compensation isn't paid out from Alfyad's billions
I'm so glad the me too movement is in full swing and working its way around the world. Now it can stop. These predators instill deep fear of repercussions. Now its their turn. Here comes Karma!!!😐😠😡💪👍
I think if she said to him mate don't be doing all this instead of leading him on because she probably thought she's going to get paid for it yh she definitely lead him on for him to keep flirting with her
I don’t understand why you would come out now when he is dead and he can’t defend himself. I’m not saying you have made this up but I really feel the accused should be able to defend themselve.
I was sexually harassed in the workplace by my then boss & proprietor on my first day at work, 33 years ago. It was horrendous. I was too scared to go back there & never went back. I told my dad through my tears. We got a solicitor through the law society, went to tribunal & I won my case. It was such a scary time. I was in all of the press about winning my case. I know why many women don’t do anything at the time, & I understand it. Reporting at the time, although hard, is always the better option, if possible 🙏
A lot of people saying why is she saying this now that he is dead? But Maybe she thought because he is wealthy, that he would use the money to harm her in some way 🤷🏽♀️
@@sharronlowrie1793 ME I WOULD OF GONE FOR SACK THEN KEEP MY MOUTH SHUT , I AM NOT SAYING IT DIDN'T HAPPEN JUST LOTS SEEM TO BE COMING FORWARD , AS NOW THE PERSON IS DEAD VERY CONVENIENT
Funnily enough when I was 16 and if my boss forced himself onto me, I would definitely raise this up and left the job ... also I feel that women did alot of wrong things just to progress in life. I would have left the job ...
That's not courage , it's what you call common sense, she's a grown woman for goodness sake. . A woman who walks miles to get clean water and carrys it back walking for miles in the hot ☀ sun to provide for her family is courage. Reality check. ✌.
People don't always understand why young folks don't talk about such abuse. I used to work for a company where the owner would call a lot of the girls to his office to so called, " talk about their work and future with the company". I was smart enough to not to give in, but the fact that you were called to his office, gave the other staff members the impression you were having an affair with this person because others were actually doing it. It was never discussed, because people were afraid of losing their jobs, and this was a third world country that poverty was rampant, and jobs were scarce.
This was in the UK decades ago. Bianca is in her late 30s. Back then compulsory education was til age 16 (or 15 for July/august babies). I left school at 15, as the exams finished before my July birthday. Maybe you are in the US or something.
Who are you detective inspector....everything rings true about her story,so many women and girls have stories like this and everything rings true...to come on national tv and talk about something like this is so not what a person would want to do precisely because o comments like yours. Whats wrong? are you jealous
Never ever stay at a place that someone creepy has access to especially if they have already abused. Even if you don’t have money. Put the hotel room on a credit card.
2024 is exposing how so many powerful men use their power to force their will on others. I hope that this will be a warning to them in the future that there are consequences to your actions. Just because they have money doesn’t mean that they are above the law. I hope that more victims also feel more empowered to expose more of these people!
Bianca you are a very strong beautiful young woman, it was sad you couldn't speak up at the time . I am also so glad that you mum went to a meeting when he was going to buy you a flat to live. I would of done the same as your mum i would also gone & spoke to him when you became a fashion buyer at 16 to make sure there was no red flags there. I love the fact you are so caring about your young daughter & other young girls growing up around rich men with power. Stay strong & beautiful
I went for a job interview at Harrods 34 years ago. It was in the perfumery department for a particular perfume that had diamonds in the bottom of the bottle. Mohamad Al Fayad took me upstairs to a dimly lit lounge bar for the interview. He asked me what alcohol I wanted to drink. I was so confused. I didn't want a drink, but he tried to talk me into it. He asked a lot of personal questions...did I have a boyfriend etc. Not many questions about my work experience. He then took me down to the perfumery and showed me around and offered me the job. I was so suprised, it was such an odd situation and I felt uneasy. I asked for a day to think about it and he left. As I was leaving, a girl from one of the other perfume counters, discreetly called me over, and told me what a real creep the boss was and the girl that had left had a lot of trouble with him and ended up leaving. The whole time she was smiling and showing me a perfume bottle while talking. She was very nervous about being caught telling me that. Obviously I didn't take the job...thank goodness!
How scary 😢 glad you are OK, it's still a shocker to find he's like that
@@Queen_-gg5jn thanks! Yes a lucky escape.
Thank your lucky stars for that girl.
Bs story
@@AmberSantana-is3dq it's true. What about it seems bs?
i am now mid fifties i can honestly say most of us have experienced this kind of thing. Thank god the younger generation will know its wrong and you can speak up.
So true! I don’t know any women who haven’t been assaulted in one way or another really sad💔
@@energylady6903 yes🥰 And I'm sorry you have been through this
It was hard to speak up for me because you can’t go against the entire company. All you can do is leave.
I'm glad people are coming forward and exposing these weirdos. So many of them.... so much harm done.... 😢
The hosts handled the interview very very well. Kudos to Bianca for telling her story/bad experience.
This kind of things goes on a lot my sister was abused with a fashion company in Oxford street called reserved .. they were so awful to my sister to the point that was just very terrifying to go to work . I agree something should be done about people in power that abuse they’re workers 100%
Parents need to open there eyes, so many youngsters going through stuff like this with men with money and power.
I'm thinking this is about her getting some of that 💰. 😂
@@traderboi2662not something to make a joke about
I wish I could tell my story, I am not famous, but I experienced this, a step Uncle.
I'm sorry for anyone who has been through this.😢
I hope your okay ❤
You can tell the police tell a counsellor get support
I am sending you the biggest hug, Marie. I absolutely wish I was a friend in person who can sit down and listen to you, but I am here over the internet and I am sending you lots of blessings. Have you ever thought of perhaps writing a book? Doesn't have to be a hundred pages, maybe even 30 pages, under a pseudonym, if you don't want your name revealed. It could be a book many people could read and relate to. No one should ever go through what you experienced, you must be a very strong person.
@@Hs000_00 thank you so much for your thoughts❣️
@saraty4415 thank you so much💛 It takes a lot to come forward, to even realise what has happened. When you are a child, teen you are vulnerable, you often don't realise until much later.
I have now come to terms with it, but I do wish the person could be held accountable 😥
Being given the role as a buyer for a large department store at 16 yo should have been your parents (yes your parents) first and biggest clue that something was wrong! Took me years to become a buyer. When I hear stories like this, the parents need to take some responsibility! These weren’t parents living on a farm - they were experienced and they should’ve known better. Doesn’t make her less of a victim - it just shouldn’t have taken place to begin with.
Her Dad had cancer though 😢
@ although incredibly sad, he never should stop parenting unless he physically couldn’t communicate with his child. Also, where was the mother? She could support the father and still be a parent to a 16-year-old child.
How did she become a fashion buyer at 16 ? The alarm bells should have been going off 😮
All these people jumping to the defense of a man they don’t know over 200+ women and then wondering why no one wants to come forward when he’s alive…
They don't have a clue what they are talking about.
I was wondering the same thing..talk when they can defend themselves..not while they not here anymore..
A voice for other woman…no..if you talked be..maybe then ..
@@nettadebeer9936 his “defending himself” would have most likely been him silencing the women with money, threats and fear. Why act like you don’t know that?
@@nettadebeer9936I guess you were one of the lucky ones, that was never touched inappropriately.... It's easier said than done, look up stories of the millions of victims/survivors, n you'll get your answer.
@@flower4598 ..yes…I think I was….i know many women struggle about this in their workplace..but they should came forward..because these men should be punished why lie alive..not when the dead…woman must stand together how hard ..if you believe in something stand up..even if you stand alone..maybe easy to say ..but still..
And the poor old man can't defend himself because he has passed on. 🙏🙏
As a person of a similar SA, I can totally relate! Even though I could’ve taken on my abuser “physically” I completely froze over and was rendered helpless and I even continued to be in his company “through choice” for over two years after the fact. I think because he was in a position of power, just like poor Ms Gasgoine here. She’s doing the right thing here by talking out, fact!❤
I think also the situation with her dad, she probably didn' want to add any more drama to what was happening at home ; this is why she just brushed this under the carpet for so long. I feel for her. Such a nice young lady.
I havent seen bianca on anything since she was in her teen/early 20s era but my gosh, what a beautiful, eloquent, strong and powerful human she has become. Shes incredibly level headed and spoke so well in this interview. Well done girl ❤
Don't put the blame on Bianca...I feel for her and admire her for speaking up.
It has turned into a money grab. First and foremost by the lawyers.
Her story is BS. Ever tried to kiss somebody that is not interested? The kiss simply ain't happening. Avoiding a kiss is super easy. So if he did kiss her, she clearly wanted it. I have had to avoid kisses, and there was no way they could have gotten me to kiss them.
Weird comment
Why is this coming out when Mohammed Al Fayed is dead, why not bring this up when he was alive.
you can't figure out the answer to your own question ? Try harder
@@suzannek3493 Smart Alec.
@@suzannek3493please explain, I’m genuinely asking and not being judgmental, but why after a celebrity passes, do so many people come out? I’m sure Bianca is telling the truth, but it always appears that they wait, please explain, thanks.
34 yrs ago. Why now have you made these accusations.
Because nobody would have believed her…
Needs money royal family still hates him😅😅😅
Because 34yrs ago she would’ve be 4yo
What's "your" set time limit? Why not now? Why not 80 years from now? Please do educate us. When is the appropriate time and when is the deadline?
Because of people like you, who blane victims before considering the different environment of that of 34 yrs ago, the level of power of Al Fayed, the situation of women back then and the vulnerability and lack of life experiwnce of a 16yrs old girl.
Bianca this is very powerful. I admire Bianca's strength and courage. Bianca is inspirational. Bianca will of empowered alot of women. Woman will not feel alone . I wish Bianca all the best ❤
Groomed by his money. And after money again.
hes dead , only 1 side story
Its not easy to tell anyone especially when your a child!!
Hugs to Bianca . Very brave to speak out
Bianca speaking out is admirable ❤
Lovely comment and thank you to Bianca for helping protect our future generations and having the courage to speak out. I've always liked Bianca and full of admiration for her ❤️
Why did they wait until he passed? Their silence allowed DECADES of abuse to continue! It's a money grab more than a let's bring attention and get it handled- stopped at this point!
Ask them!!!ask JUSTIN BIEBER????
ASK ALL THE JUSTIN BIEBERS!!!!!!?
🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡
Anyone with half a brain could understand why they waited until he passed, he was a very wealthy powerful and influential man.
How clueless are you
@Ace01234k Explain? I surmise you will say it's because of her safety concerns for herself. What about all the other subjected to this behavior that she could have stopped. John15:13!
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Bless her - what a terrible ordeal at 16!! Terrifying 😢
Now that you're old you complained. When he's giving you money you're quiet.
I use to think like some of the people in these comments, but you can never underestimare the power of shame, fright and intimidation.
One day I was watching a programme where a lady had been SA and I commented "Why doesn't she tell someone, if that happened to one of my relatives Id be able to tell" at that point my mother confided in me that she had been R'd by a neighbour years prior whilst we as children we're at school when he had visited the house to do some DIY for her. I was shocked and devestated to think we had lived doors away from this man for years and that she had endured that and had to go on as normal without help or support. I begged my mum to go to the police but he had told her that no one would believe her and she felt great shame. My mum died with that secret and I am in a catch 22 as the monster is still alive but we come from a small town and my brother knows a lot of people so word would get around quickly if I confronted him or he was arrested for it.
My brother has a family and if he finds out will go to prison over it. I won't allow his life to be ruined over a POS.
All the repercussions on the victim most likely makes the perp powerful
Wow! RIP to your mum! God bless her! Don’t worry, people like that man will be dealt with by God.
A lot of rich men are like this
even poor are like this
it s not related to money , but to human values
Well done for speaking out, very brave young lady 😊
Brave. No Idea what the situation was but she waited until he was dead.
She's anything but brave.
Good God this comment section is horrific full of people blaming the victims. Think comments should be turned off.
My heart goes out to Bianca. She is courageous to speak up.
This is to destroy Princess Diana's un-fading memory
Every girl has experienced this once if not multiple times it’s really sick I look back at moments I experienced this from where I am now at 32 and it makes me sad how vulnerable we are as teenagers
For decades no one talked. Now everyone talks. Tired of this. If someone does something bad to you, say no and go to the police. Don’t take advantage of it and the play victim when it’s fashionable and everyone steps ahead.
exactly.
Sorry to hear this happened to her. 😮
I admire all victims who come forward.
I reported an individual that sexually assaulted me at his own birthday party. Apparently, some boys feel entitled to your body when it's their birthday and can't handle rejection so they hurt you in the worst way. I reported him to the hockey team he was going to play for. The guy told me he got bad vibes from him and thought he was a creep before I spoke up about him. Trust your gut! If you think a guy is creepy, he def is. Stay safe out there ladies! ❤
There's so much to tell This morning about Working at Harrods and my personal safety and my body with working there who do I tell?
Well done Bianca , that takes courage .
The TRUTH Always Comes OUT 💯✝️💪
She is so brave very well spoken and beautiful ❤❤❤
There are a lot of people who should be answering for this - all the men who worked at Harrods, the police, politicians at the time etc. This isn't a case where women only spoke out after the perpetrator's death. Some of them spoke out all along and reported what he did to them to the police, but no-one acted on it and helped them because he was such a rich man. The idea of losing a job at a prestigious company shouldn't be a problem, but it is often seen to be. Wealth shouldn't automatically give someone power, but he was allowed the power to be above the law by the political and justice systems. This needs to end. I hope his survivors do get some justice.
❤ well done fur speaking out
Happens to many and repeatedly, with wolves all around even from the most unexpected places. Power corrupts completely…
Agree bianca ,you put it in a box !!! Then one day the lid comes off 😢
Be strong ladies. 🙏
Aside from shame and blame, women dont tell because of a power dynamic that could derail everything they’ve worked for
Her dad kissed me at rehab once when I was 20
So you were an adult?
@ so it seems yes lol 😂
😂😂😂
How do you become a fashion buyer in Harrods at 16?
nepotism
What an utterly bizarre take away from this brave discussion about horrific abuse. Just not relevant, in any way.
@@yzolakitchinot that bizarre and my takeaway would be why was this not questioned by her parents that at 16 she was given such a high position in one of the most famous stores with no experience - so I would say very much relevant!
@@lovesmealways6825 It's not about nepotism as some have suggested, and it's not about parents not taking an interest. This is around 20 years ago. I'm in my late 40s and I know back in my twenties and younger, many of my friends had some serious responsibilities in jobs that by today's standards, they probably wouldn't or shouldn't have. Opening and closing stores alone, taking on buying responsibilities etc. But again, it's missing the point asking about jobs or parents. This all comes down to grooming and HIM as a predator. No parent should have to question whether their child is 'safe' in their job from SA from the boss or colleagues. Being promoted, advancing in a career, having increased responsibility are all celebrated when working. And this was a job she had always wanted, (fashion buying) why would those who loved her not be proud of her achievements. So again, the nepotism argument, should be looked at from a different angle - Al Fayed using her dad's fame and the allure of Harrods to work his way into her life from a young age. Setting the stage for her not feeling threatened around him, as she referenced. This is all about the SA abuser. Always. It's what they do, and they are very, very good at making it all seem really natural and non-threatening. There would be no reason at the time to think anything untoward was happening, no matter how junior or senior she was. So I hope that clarifies my thoughts on placing the focus elsewhere in this scenario. Not said with anger or disgust, just a concern that the ONLY issue is that he was a serial abuser and that the store knew and covered it up. A true horror that so many staff were abused by him.
@@yzolakitchiI’m not disagreeing that what he has done is horrific and this should be spoken about, however what I will say is as a parent I will ALWAYS question if my child is safe and that’s why I couldn’t comprehend that neither parent didn’t question the amount of responsibility given to a 16 year old! But I think bianca is extremely brave speaking out about this and I am sorry this happened to her many times we have heard predators target families who they think they can also groom when it comes to children so I just think parents need to always be aware of situations children are put in because at 16 she was a child
It’s depressing to learn how much control that creepy man had over his staff, everyone knew he was a predator and yet couldn’t speak out, hopefully those days are well and truly gone.
I've been sexually harassed I'm work when I was early 20s also happened to both of my parents. People should feel safe in a work place 😢
And what did you do about it?
Am not being condescending but replying on UA-cam comments won't change anything.
You are definitely not empathetic! Only those that have walked in her shoes will understand
Maybe talk to victims whose abusers are alive
Just another person who hasn't been interviewed by the media until their dead.
I suspected he was a predator when i saw him do a guest appearance on celeb big brother about 20 years ago. He blatantly groped tara reid out of nowhere.
Honestly we have to the message out there to support girl's/ women to report early.
Has she got a new book out soon
Looking for a paycheck decades later 🤔🙄
Its always a bit part model isnt it, its never a doctor or company director, considering he was a billionaire and mixing with these type of people.
It’s such a shame that all this came out now when Al Fayad is dead.
This is so horrific and upsetting. Poor woman
She was a Buyer at Harrod's at only 16 years old??
This is sad 😢
Sad she had to shut down and not tell anyone. I can see all the victim blamers saying "why wait this long?!"
I just watched the documentary it was a very heartbreaking difficult watch
I hope all the women find healing somehow
It's something that you never really get past
You block it you shove it into a tight parcel but it will unwrap often when least expected
Can someone explain why new owners of Harrods have to pay out n compensation isn't paid out from Alfyad's billions
I'm so glad the me too movement is in full swing and working its way around the world. Now it can stop. These predators instill deep fear of repercussions. Now its their turn. Here comes Karma!!!😐😠😡💪👍
100 per cent believe her
Of course. Why would she make it up. I don't doubt her for a second .Poor girl.
lol she’s an actress
@@JessicaFletcher-nn5ss Money ?? She would do enything to get on TV.
Why she didnt speak up in 2017 MeToo movement ?? Why now, when he is death ??
Unfortunately, the guys been dead for decades..
He can defend himself, he can not face consequences.
Why now?
He is dead and can not defend himself. Why now?
so glad you told your dad,very brave
I think if she said to him mate don't be doing all this instead of leading him on because she probably thought she's going to get paid for it yh she definitely lead him on for him to keep flirting with her
The same thing is happening in my country, but his fellow men in religion are saying its not true
She's looking for a payout, since her career is a flop.
I don’t understand why you would come out now when he is dead and he can’t defend himself. I’m not saying you have made this up but I really feel the accused should be able to defend themselve.
Then you need to think longer before you speak
Oh should they! Oh how lovely of you to advocate for the abusers. Yes we must play fair like they did with the 16 year old school girl.
I was sexually harassed in the workplace by my then boss & proprietor on my first day at work, 33 years ago. It was horrendous. I was too scared to go back there & never went back. I told my dad through my tears. We got a solicitor through the law society, went to tribunal & I won my case. It was such a scary time. I was in all of the press about winning my case. I know why many women don’t do anything at the time, & I understand it. Reporting at the time, although hard, is always the better option, if possible 🙏
A lot of people saying why is she saying this now that he is dead?
But
Maybe she thought because he is wealthy, that he would use the money to harm her in some way 🤷🏽♀️
Or maybe she wanted to come on tv after he is dead so he can't defend himself init 😂😂😂😂😂
MONEY MONEY MONEY AND NO ONE TO ATTACK WHAT THEY SAY , SOME SPEAK THE TRUTH NUT GET THE FEELING ITS JUMP ON THE BAND WAGON
@@zulfilovethey are plenty of women this happened to and they were silenced or sacked. Read up
@sharronlowrie1793 well you read up 95% of the women were behind money and still are making stories up after a person is dead lol 😂😂😂😂
@@sharronlowrie1793 ME I WOULD OF GONE FOR SACK THEN KEEP MY MOUTH SHUT , I AM NOT SAYING IT DIDN'T HAPPEN JUST LOTS SEEM TO BE COMING FORWARD , AS NOW THE PERSON IS DEAD VERY CONVENIENT
So Proud of this Woman.
Funnily enough when I was 16 and if my boss forced himself onto me, I would definitely raise this up and left the job ... also I feel that women did alot of wrong things just to progress in life. I would have left the job ...
That's not courage , it's what you call common sense, she's a grown woman for goodness sake. . A woman who walks miles to get clean water and carrys it back walking for miles in the hot ☀ sun to provide for her family is courage. Reality check. ✌.
People don't always understand why young folks don't talk about such abuse. I used to work for a company where the owner would call a lot of the girls to his office to so called, " talk about their work and future with the company". I was smart enough to not to give in, but the fact that you were called to his office, gave the other staff members the impression you were having an affair with this person because others were actually doing it. It was never discussed, because people were afraid of losing their jobs, and this was a third world country that poverty was rampant, and jobs were scarce.
If he were here, he'd lie
Just a question, who leaves school @16, thats maybe finishing the 10th grade??
This was in the UK decades ago. Bianca is in her late 30s. Back then compulsory education was til age 16 (or 15 for July/august babies). I left school at 15, as the exams finished before my July birthday. Maybe you are in the US or something.
They are all jumping on gbe Harrods gravy train for free money
Horrific.
How awful 😖
20 yrs....
Something is not right in her story🤷🏽♀️
Very bizarre thing to say
@@Mel87y Its more bizzare you defending her in every comment
@@Mel87y You may not be smart at all
is this the same bianca gascoine who puts herself about in ibiza spraying champagne everywhere. yeah these lies have really effected her
Who are you detective inspector....everything rings true about her story,so many women and girls have stories like this and everything rings true...to come on national tv and talk about something like this is so not what a person would want to do precisely because o comments like yours.
Whats wrong? are you jealous
Never ever stay at a place that someone creepy has access to especially if they have already abused. Even if you don’t have money. Put the hotel room on a credit card.
Of course you wait to tell the story once he passes😂 wanting that cash
Hope she's got a good lawyer
I believe you
What is the point of speaking on the dead like this? If only for Money . . . . wrong-un
Cat Deeley looks ill-incredibly thin. She also appears to have zero energy and looks fed up most of the time.
Agree
Ben Shephard shud be the one looking fed up,he's a West Ham fan ffs 😂
Looking to cash in on some estate money?
Attention seeking device...something does not seem ryt bout this story
2024 is exposing how so many powerful men use their power to force their will on others. I hope that this will be a warning to them in the future that there are consequences to your actions. Just because they have money doesn’t mean that they are above the law. I hope that more victims also feel more empowered to expose more of these people!
How do you become a fashion buyer in Harrods at 16 🤷♀️
The dad knew this was going on
Hardly
Will have sold her to get higher ranked in the lodge
Her dad was a terrible alcoholic he probably didn't know much about nothing most of the time
Are you all sick in the head of course he didn't know what was happening, your as sick as alfired
Sometimes others know but they dont want mud on themselves by telling, and they also have a sacrificial lamb now
Bianca you are a very strong beautiful young woman, it was sad you couldn't speak up at the time . I am also so glad that you mum went to a meeting when he was going to buy you a flat to live. I would of done the same as your mum i would also gone & spoke to him when you became a fashion buyer at 16 to make sure there was no red flags there. I love the fact you are so caring about your young daughter & other young girls growing up around rich men with power. Stay strong & beautiful
The RF has a lot to cover up these days.