Late Late Show viewers in awe of ‘brave’ abuse survivor Charlene Masterson

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Charlene Masterson’s emotionally charged Late Late Show interview struck a chord with viewers at home who were blown away by her bravery.

The abuse survivor, whose father was sentenced to 17 years in jail for years after a seven and a half year campaign of abuse and blackmail, has become a symbol of hope for many after waiving her right to anonymity in the case.

Speaking to Ryan Tubridy, Charlene gave a raw account of her fear at the stigma around abuse in Ireland but shared that ‘it felt as if a weight had been lifted’ when she delivered her victim impact statement in court. ‘It is nearly like a secret, the stigma as people probably know in this country is huge around sexual crimes and rape and it’s tough because you don’t know who is