The purpose of this site is for information and a record of Gerry McCann's Blog Archives. As most people will appreciate GM deleted all past blogs from the official website. Hopefully this Archive will be helpful to anyone who is interested in Justice for Madeleine Beth McCann. Many Thanks, Pamalam

Note: This site does not belong to the McCanns. It belongs to Pamalam. If you wish to contact the McCanns directly, please use the contact/email details campaign@findmadeleine.com    

Gerry McCann storms out of TV interview

HOMEPAGE NEWS REPORTS INDEX 100 DAYS MISSING NEWS AUGUST 2007
Original Source: TELEGRAPH: 29 AUGUST 2007
By Caroline Gammell in Praia da Luz
Last Updated: 12:30am BST 29/08/2007
 
The 39-year-old cardiologist lost his cool during a tense encounter on a prime-time current affairs programme. When repeatedly questioned about the police investigation into four-year-old Madeleine's disappearance, he stood up, removed his microphone and walked off the set.

An exhausted-looking Mrs McCann briefly tried to stop him before shifting uncomfortably in her seat and defending his behaviour. It is the first time that Mr McCann has publicly vented his frustration at the speculation surrounding his daughter's disappearance.

The couple, from Rothley, Leics, were interviewed by Jordi Gonzalez on the weekly programme La Noria on Telecinco. Mrs McCann sat holding Madeleine's favourite toy, Cuddle Cat, but the mood turned sour halfway through the interview when Mr McCann was asked about reports that traces of blood were found in the couple's apartment.

Gonzalez asked the McCanns: "You were the last people to see Madeleine alive, is that correct?"

Mr McCann replied: "That's part of the investigation and we are not going to divulge anything that might get in the way of the investigation."

In response, the presenter said: "The investigation took a new turn this month when traces of blood were discovered in the room. When you heard that how did you react?"

It was at this point that Mr McCann snapped and left the room, adding: "You have to talk to the police."

Glaring at Gonzalez, he said: "Do you know what? This is all investigation, all these questions are about the investigation and we cannot comment."

As he walked off, Mrs McCann reassured the presenter that he had not stepped out of line. "It is just pressure, don't worry," she told him. "It is difficult for him when we are asked about the investigation because we can't talk about it. It is very frustrating. There is so much written that is not true."

After calming down, Mr McCann apologised and returned to finish off the interview, which was filmed last Thursday at the family's villa in Praia da Luz, the Algarve resort town where Madeleine disappeared 118 days ago.

The full encounter was broadcast on Spanish television on Saturday night.

Justine McGuinness, the couple's spokesman, defended Mr McCann. "It was a long interview in a very hot room," she said. "They were asked a series of questions about the investigation despite the fact that all the journalists had been told the McCanns cannot answer questions about it. They are not allowed to under Portuguese law.

"Gerry gets frustrated when he gets repeatedly asked about the investigation. He apologised when he came back in and he is normally incredibly gracious."

But a spokesman for La Noria said the McCanns had been warned about the style of questions that would be asked.

Yesterday, the couple were also forced to defend their relationship after Mr McCann attended church in Praia da Luz without his wife on Sunday. She went to an English-speaking service the night before but Mrs McGuinness said Mr McCann did not go then because he had arrived in Portugal late that day after speaking in Edinburgh.

TO HELP KEEP THIS SITE ON LINE CONSIDER

Site Policy Contact details Sitemap Website created by © Pamalam