Nine’s “60 Minutes” returns this Sunday with a typically eclectic mix of celebrity scandal, unsolved mystery, and a heartwarming personal story. First up, the David Beckham saga gets a fresh coat of controversy as his former personal assistant, Rebecca Loos, speaks out about their alleged affair. Loos is finally breaking her silence after Beckham’s recent Netflix documentary, where he, shall we say, revisited the incident. Loos tells reporter Dimity Clancey that Beckham’s 2004 denial made her feel like she was being painted as a liar, and she’s now ready to set the record straight, or at least offer her perspective.
Then, Adam Hegarty takes us to Tamworth, New South Wales, to investigate the heartbreaking and frustratingly unsolved case of Baylen Pendergast. Eleven years after Baylen’s death from non-accidental injuries, no one has been held accountable. Hegarty speaks with Baylen’s father, Luke, whose grief is compounded by the lack of justice. It’s a story that raises tough questions about accountability and the agonizing wait for closure.
Finally, in a segment that shifts the tone considerably, actress Madeleine West – herself a victim of childhood abuse at the hands of serial paedophile Peter Vincent White – shares what’s being teased as a “remarkable and wonderful surprise.” West, who bravely assisted police in gathering evidence that ultimately led to White’s imprisonment, is hinting at an “oops” moment.
It’s a jam-packed episode that spans the spectrum from scandal to sorrow to something hopefully joyous. Tune in to Nine this Sunday, March 30 at 8:45pm for the full story.
