Scandal strikes A Current Affair as a complaint is filed against a well-known reporter due to a heated argument.
In a shocking turn of events, Amy McCarthy, the former Executive Producer of A Current Affair, has stepped down from her role, effective immediately. This follows a week after the show's boss resigned following X-rated remarks at the Logies.
The latest scandal erupted when McCarthy shared a suggestive comment about Jimmy Barnes and expressed a desire to get drunk at the Logies on Facebook. The post has since been deleted, but not before causing a stir within the industry.
Fiona Dear, the director of news and current affairs at Nine, sent an email to the staff reminding them of their professional obligations. The email was a reminder to adhere to the professional and ethical standards outlined in the Commercial Television Industry Code of Practice, as well as Nine's Social Media Guidelines and Gift Policy.
Two senior staff members, Kate Goulopoulos and Georgia Westgarth, had a heated argument in the Melbourne newsroom of Channel Nine. Goulopoulos has lodged a formal complaint against Westgarth following the altercation.
It is important to note that no public information is available about Kate Goulopoulos being charged last week.
Amy McCarthy, in an email sent on Thursday, informed her colleagues of her decision to 'stand down' from her role. In the email, she apologized for her behavior and expressed regret for casting a negative light on the news program. She admitted to making a 'stupid mistake' and promised to return to the newsroom at Nine.
McCarthy worked hard over the past 12 months to make sure A Current Affair is the best it can be. She is proud of what she and the team at A Current Affair have achieved together.
The network issued a reminder to all staff following McCarthy's resignation, emphasizing the importance of maintaining trust with the viewing public. The email was sighted by the Daily Mail.
As for McCarthy's future role at Nine, she will be joining the News production team.
This latest scandal has once again raised questions about the standards and behaviour of those in the media industry. It is hoped that this incident will serve as a reminder to all involved to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethics.
