NRL 360 - The word of Kenty.
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pt73
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Weidler didn’t miss with this article and this time it’s all true and shows what scumbag Kent is.
Expect a grovelling apology from Hooper with no sincerity behind it and nothing from the other two.
Pathetic behaviour from Triple M who are more concerned about ratings and revenue than the welfare of Maroon. Will be interesting to see what show sponsors do about this.
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Fox Sports reporter James Hooper is expected to offer an on-air apology today to the man who last week quit the Triple M program they hosted together – Anthony Maroon. The apology will come as secret moves are already being made to move Maroon’s replacement, Tony Squires.
Maroon’s walk-out last Sunday has thrown the entire show into chaos, with the network insisting it doesn’t condone on-air harassment while keeping co-hosts Hooper, Paul Kent and Gorden Tallis on the show.
It’s unlikley Hooper’s apology will mean much to Maroon.
Veteran presenter Squires has climbed into the chair at short notice to replace Maroon but, in a bizarre move, the hosts of the show have reached out to Gus Worland to step into the role. It remains to be seen if Squires is given as rough a ride on air by Kent and Hooper, whose constant jibes led to Maroon’s on-air walk-out.
Given Squires was not their preference, he will be walking into a show weighed down by Maroon’s exit and a lack of public contrition from the hosts, which contributes to the view the station condones the behaviour that caused Maroon such distress. To approach Worland is tone-deaf. He is an ambassador for men’s mental health and stepping into that environment would be a bad look.
Given Squires was not their preference, he will be walking into a show weighed down by Maroon’s exit and a lack of public contrition from the hosts, which contributes to the view the station condones the behaviour that caused Maroon such distress. To approach Worland is tone-deaf. He is an ambassador for men’s mental health and stepping into that environment would be a bad look.
Maroon says Triple M has offered him support as he deals with this issue. The network has the likes of Brent Read and Emma Lawrence in their stable already, as well as Benji Marshall and James Graham if they needed a fresh start.
For those who have not followed the drama, Maroon – one of the nicest people in the league industry – walked off the show mid-broadcast last Sunday after being badgered about suggestions the ATO needs to look into his affairs.
Maroon said on air he’d asked them repeatedly to stop that line of conversation and revealed he had complained to management about it. We contacted the previous head of football at Triple M, Brad McNamara, and the current one, Ewan Giles, to get clarity on that. We were directed to Triple M head of PR Janna Hocking, who referred us to a generic statement issued by the network.
This column has reached out to all mentioned but there’s been no comment. Hooper and Kent were contacted but offered no comment. Kent is not expected to join Hooper in apologising to Maroon. It’s understood he has been more concerned about Hooper’s wellbeing.
There have been suggestions that Hooper would take a break from his role. That was denied by the station when I put that to them. Hooper has been targeted by his own organisation, News Corp, who has laid much of the blame at his feet.
That’s quite remarkable, given he and Kent went at Maroon with equal delight. Hooper and Kent failed to read the room equally. They even continued to bag Maroon after his walk-out, thinking it was a joke.
Expect a grovelling apology from Hooper with no sincerity behind it and nothing from the other two.
Pathetic behaviour from Triple M who are more concerned about ratings and revenue than the welfare of Maroon. Will be interesting to see what show sponsors do about this.
Triple ahem: Station red-faced over Maroon walkout
Fox Sports reporter James Hooper is expected to offer an on-air apology on Sunday to the man who last week quit the program they hosted together – Anthony Maroon.
Fox Sports reporter James Hooper is expected to offer an on-air apology today to the man who last week quit the Triple M program they hosted together – Anthony Maroon. The apology will come as secret moves are already being made to move Maroon’s replacement, Tony Squires.
Maroon’s walk-out last Sunday has thrown the entire show into chaos, with the network insisting it doesn’t condone on-air harassment while keeping co-hosts Hooper, Paul Kent and Gorden Tallis on the show.
It’s unlikley Hooper’s apology will mean much to Maroon.
Veteran presenter Squires has climbed into the chair at short notice to replace Maroon but, in a bizarre move, the hosts of the show have reached out to Gus Worland to step into the role. It remains to be seen if Squires is given as rough a ride on air by Kent and Hooper, whose constant jibes led to Maroon’s on-air walk-out.
Given Squires was not their preference, he will be walking into a show weighed down by Maroon’s exit and a lack of public contrition from the hosts, which contributes to the view the station condones the behaviour that caused Maroon such distress. To approach Worland is tone-deaf. He is an ambassador for men’s mental health and stepping into that environment would be a bad look.
Given Squires was not their preference, he will be walking into a show weighed down by Maroon’s exit and a lack of public contrition from the hosts, which contributes to the view the station condones the behaviour that caused Maroon such distress. To approach Worland is tone-deaf. He is an ambassador for men’s mental health and stepping into that environment would be a bad look.
Maroon says Triple M has offered him support as he deals with this issue. The network has the likes of Brent Read and Emma Lawrence in their stable already, as well as Benji Marshall and James Graham if they needed a fresh start.
For those who have not followed the drama, Maroon – one of the nicest people in the league industry – walked off the show mid-broadcast last Sunday after being badgered about suggestions the ATO needs to look into his affairs.
Maroon said on air he’d asked them repeatedly to stop that line of conversation and revealed he had complained to management about it. We contacted the previous head of football at Triple M, Brad McNamara, and the current one, Ewan Giles, to get clarity on that. We were directed to Triple M head of PR Janna Hocking, who referred us to a generic statement issued by the network.
This column has reached out to all mentioned but there’s been no comment. Hooper and Kent were contacted but offered no comment. Kent is not expected to join Hooper in apologising to Maroon. It’s understood he has been more concerned about Hooper’s wellbeing.
There have been suggestions that Hooper would take a break from his role. That was denied by the station when I put that to them. Hooper has been targeted by his own organisation, News Corp, who has laid much of the blame at his feet.
That’s quite remarkable, given he and Kent went at Maroon with equal delight. Hooper and Kent failed to read the room equally. They even continued to bag Maroon after his walk-out, thinking it was a joke.
Nordburg
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Just goes to show you the type of people that listen to TripleM and that show that they still feel the need to keep Hooper and Kent on air.No doubt the PR crew at TripleM and NewsCorp/Fox will be working overtime to spin this around to try and garner sympathy for Hooper because he’s struggling at the moment.It’s the way of the world currently,somehow the antagonists get spun around to be the victimExpect a grovelling apology from Hooper with no sincerity behind it and nothing from the other two.
Pathetic behaviour from Triple M who are more concerned about ratings and revenue than the welfare of Maroon. Will be interesting to see what show sponsors do about this.
Triple ahem: Station red-faced over Maroon walkout
Fox Sports reporter James Hooper is expected to offer an on-air apology on Sunday to the man who last week quit the program they hosted together – Anthony Maroon.
Fox Sports reporter James Hooper is expected to offer an on-air apology today to the man who last week quit the Triple M program they hosted together – Anthony Maroon. The apology will come as secret moves are already being made to move Maroon’s replacement, Tony Squires.
Maroon’s walk-out last Sunday has thrown the entire show into chaos, with the network insisting it doesn’t condone on-air harassment while keeping co-hosts Hooper, Paul Kent and Gorden Tallis on the show.
It’s unlikley Hooper’s apology will mean much to Maroon.
Veteran presenter Squires has climbed into the chair at short notice to replace Maroon but, in a bizarre move, the hosts of the show have reached out to Gus Worland to step into the role. It remains to be seen if Squires is given as rough a ride on air by Kent and Hooper, whose constant jibes led to Maroon’s on-air walk-out.
Given Squires was not their preference, he will be walking into a show weighed down by Maroon’s exit and a lack of public contrition from the hosts, which contributes to the view the station condones the behaviour that caused Maroon such distress. To approach Worland is tone-deaf. He is an ambassador for men’s mental health and stepping into that environment would be a bad look.
Given Squires was not their preference, he will be walking into a show weighed down by Maroon’s exit and a lack of public contrition from the hosts, which contributes to the view the station condones the behaviour that caused Maroon such distress. To approach Worland is tone-deaf. He is an ambassador for men’s mental health and stepping into that environment would be a bad look.
Maroon says Triple M has offered him support as he deals with this issue. The network has the likes of Brent Read and Emma Lawrence in their stable already, as well as Benji Marshall and James Graham if they needed a fresh start.
For those who have not followed the drama, Maroon – one of the nicest people in the league industry – walked off the show mid-broadcast last Sunday after being badgered about suggestions the ATO needs to look into his affairs.
Maroon said on air he’d asked them repeatedly to stop that line of conversation and revealed he had complained to management about it. We contacted the previous head of football at Triple M, Brad McNamara, and the current one, Ewan Giles, to get clarity on that. We were directed to Triple M head of PR Janna Hocking, who referred us to a generic statement issued by the network.
This column has reached out to all mentioned but there’s been no comment. Hooper and Kent were contacted but offered no comment. Kent is not expected to join Hooper in apologising to Maroon. It’s understood he has been more concerned about Hooper’s wellbeing.
There have been suggestions that Hooper would take a break from his role. That was denied by the station when I put that to them. Hooper has been targeted by his own organisation, News Corp, who has laid much of the blame at his feet.
That’s quite remarkable, given he and Kent went at Maroon with equal delight. Hooper and Kent failed to read the room equally. They even continued to bag Maroon after his walk-out, thinking it was a joke.
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Hooper and Kent are pathetic bullies and that is no surpise to anyone who has ever heard them in action on NRL 360. Tallis is an actual tough guy but not the sharpest. I haven't heard the controversial segment but sounds like a sad and sorry episode showing some of the more negative sides of footy culture.
Nordburg
First Grader
How much time have you got?
47MVEagle
Bencher
Hooper is such a w*nker
pt73
Bencher
Most likely the fact that the guy he was bullying refused to take it so called him out live on the radio and been forced to publicly apologise.
In other words, he didn’t get away with it and is stunned that he’s facing some repercussions for the first time in his life.
pt73
Bencher
Absolutely, the PR spin about Triple M offering Maroon support is 100% garbage, they just want to look they’re doing something but really just want the issue to go away as soon as possible.
The comment from their PR manager directing Weidler to their statement from 4 days ago (which was total spin) just reinforces that.
pt73
Bencher
Just listened to Hooper's attempt at an apology and it was pathetic.
According to him the show is all about banter and this was just that but it's obvious that Maroon objected to last week and "if I was over the top, I apologize".
He did remark that their friendship is now over.
Silence from Kent and Tallis, so I turned it off and it will be that last time I ever listen to that show.
According to him the show is all about banter and this was just that but it's obvious that Maroon objected to last week and "if I was over the top, I apologize".
He did remark that their friendship is now over.
Silence from Kent and Tallis, so I turned it off and it will be that last time I ever listen to that show.
47MVEagle
Bencher
Ah, the good old "I'm sorry if YOU were offended by what I said BUT..." apology.
Maroon has always given as good as he gets. It's not PC but taking the piss out of your mates is a national pastime. I often say things to mates that I wouldn't dream of saying to a stranger.
I think Maroon was over working Sundays and this could very well be a bit of fake outrage to get some publicity for the show.
I think Maroon was over working Sundays and this could very well be a bit of fake outrage to get some publicity for the show.
Thanks for that, appreciate the update. Being caught up with Mother's Day, I couldn't listen but wondered what happened...
As for Hooper struggling - pfft. The only thing he struggled with was admitting he really went too far, and he was the worst of the 3. Whatever apology he attempted today was way too little, way too late. If he'd any decency he would've apologised by the next day.
Yep, I won't be listening to that show again either. Also not impressed with Triple M's treatment (or lack) of Maroon, pathetic.
pt73
Bencher
You can guarantee he didn't want to apologize (as he didn't think any of this was his fault) but was told to, hence the dribble today.
pt73
Bencher
Does anyone have access to this story ?
pt73
Bencher
So why did Hooper apologize on air and say that their friendship is now over ?
Fox and the DT suggested it would be a good idea and Hoops was worried about his job, so withdrew his balls into his abdomen and gave a fake apology. Kent and Gordie didn't say boo because they have better job security.
I dont watch that show anymore and never will.
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