Two 9 presenters have drawn headlines over the previous 24 hours, each for unrelated incidents.
In the present day present’s Alex Cullen has stood down whereas the community investigates him receiving $50,000 from billionaire, Adrian Portelli.
Portelli, who efficiently bid on The Block final 12 months, is just not a fan of the ‘Lambo Man’ nickname he has attracted, provided $50,000 to the primary one who known as him ‘McLaren Man’ on air.
After Alex Cullen did simply that, he accepted a $50,000 deposit in his checking account.
“9 is taking this matter extraordinarily critically,” a spokesperson informed the Sunday Herald Solar.
“Acceptable motion has been promptly taken, together with arranging for the funds to be returned.
“Whereas we assessment the circumstances by which this occurred, Alex has agreed to face down.”
Karl Stefanovic reportedly additionally made a reference to ‘McLaren Man’.
In the meantime 9 Information Melbourne sports activities presenter Tony Jones, by no means in need of an impromptu second, drew criticism after mocking Serbian tennis followers for his or her devotion to ovak Djokovic.
In entrance of chanting Australian Open followers Jones shouted, ““Novak, he’s overrated. Novak’s a has-been. Novak, kick him out!” earlier than including “I’m glad they’ll’t hear me.”
However former doubles world No. 1 tennis participant Paul McNamee took to social media to specific his disappointment with the feedback by the host broadcaster.
One other consumer on X recommended they’d been inspired to speak for Djokovic, which might recommend a extra regarding agenda, if true.
Jones later rold information.com.au: “It was good natured banter with the Serbian followers. We’ve been doing all of it match and it’s all in good enjoyable. That is the joyful Slam.”
9 has been contacted for remark.
Tony I’m stunned, particularly as you’re employed for the host broadcaster, that you’d ship up a bunch of Aussies (with European heritage) having a very good time celebrating their 10 time AO champion… making an attempt to be humorous mate? pic.twitter.com/2TohnWTNZ8
— 🎗️ Paul McNamee (@PaulFMcNamee) January 17, 2025
