Channel 9 Sacking: Who Got the Axe?
Cathy Ondricka
2025-04-20 19:41:16
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Racing pundit John McCririck announces he is to sue Channel 4 for £3m claiming the broadcaster axed him from its racing coverage because he was too old. The presenter – known for his bling, sideburns and deerstalker – was dropped when the station unveiled its new presenting team headed by Clare Balding. After 29 years with Channel 4 Racing, on a rolling annual contract, I have been sacked without any consultation or cogent explanation.
Isac Kuvalis
2025-04-20 16:40:32
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Alex Cullen has been stood down after accepting a sizable cash prize from The Block billionaire Adrian Portelli. The rich lister gifted Today show presenter Alex Cullen $50,000 after he was the first media personality to use his new self-given nickname 'McLaren Man' live on air on Friday morning. While we review the circumstances in which this occurred, Alex has agreed to stand down.
Rocio Gulgowski
2025-04-20 16:13:11
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Nine promptly responded by suspending 44-year-old Cullen, who has not appeared on air since. They also announced an investigation into the payment which they said was being returned. It then emerged that Channel Nine was looking into the payment and Cullen agreed to step down after the ill-advised on-air stunt.
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