UPDATED: Marty Sheargold and SCA have ‘mutually agreed to part ways’
SCA‘s Chief Content Officer, Dave Cameron, said:
“Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) takes its responsibility to listeners, shareholders, and clients seriously and its programming should align with the standards and expectations of its audience. Right now, it’s clear this is a moment for reflection and review. Triple M, and the wider SCA network, will continue to take all necessary steps to support staff. A new Drive show will be announced in due course. Triple M acknowledges Marty’s contribution over the past four years, and we wish him well for the future.”
Sheargold said:
“Having mutually agreed to part ways with the Triple M Network, I fully understand the gravity of my comments. I’d like to sincerely apologise to the Matildas and the broader organisation. I would also like to thank my immediate team for their hard work and apologise for the situation they now find themselves in.”
Triple M’s The Marty Sheargold Show has apologised for comments made about the Australian women’s soccer team The Matildas.
The comments were made in what appears to be a sports report. You can listen below.
@whatwereyouwearingaus #duet with @Rosie.malone #matildas #matildaschallange #martysheargold #triplem #soccer
Former radio broadcaster said Em Rusciano said:
“Well… I’d like to say I’m suprised. But I’m not. These are the men who populate breakfast radio still. I encourage you all to let MMM know what you think.”
Marty Sheargold is one of two networked drive programs for Triple M with his program covering NSW and Queensland.