Veteran Channel Seven presenter Sharyn Ghidella has been sacked from the network after nearly four decades working in the media industry.
Ghidella, 58, confirmed the heartbreaking news in a vitriolic social media post on Friday, when she said she had finally been given a “tap on the shoulder.”
Her fiery Facebook post took aim at the network for prioritizing gimmicks like astrological readings over retaining veteran talent.
“When you work in television for as long as I have, not a day goes by that you don’t expect a tap on the shoulder… After 38 years, I finally got a tap on the shoulder,” Sharyn began.
‘It wasn’t exactly how I expected to end up at Channel 7. In fact, I was sitting in the hair salon for work, when I got the call telling me that, after 17 years at the network, my time was up.
Sharyn later said her recent time at the network had been “miserable” and that she was glad to be leaving.
‘While I am a little saddened by this decision, I also feel a certain relief. As has been widely reported, the last two weeks on television have, sadly, been a miserable affair.
‘A long list of talented, loyal and dedicated employees have been shown the door, in what seems to have been a never-ending process of slowly ripping off the band-aid when it comes to removing what has been deemed excess stock.
Veteran Channel Seven presenter Sharyn Ghidella (pictured) has been axed from the network, after nearly four decades working in the media industry.
‘These people are some of the best content creators in the business (well, we’re digital-first now). They’re good people and it’s been heartbreaking to watch.
Ghidella added that he did not like the network’s gradual rebranding, which included more humor and pseudoscience in news reporting.
‘I’m also not one of those who likes to be served the evening news with humor and horoscopes, so to be honest, it’s time for me to go.
Ghidella, 58, confirmed the heartbreaking news in a vitriolic post on social media when she said her ‘shoulder tap’ had finally arrived.
As I often say, the caravan moves on. There is certainly still a lot of talent in the group and I wish them all the best for the future.
He ended his passionate post by thanking the many friends he had made throughout his long career at the network.
‘A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has made this possible so far, including previous employers such as the Stokes, Packer and Gleeson families and the news directors, executive producers and station managers who saw fit to give a Babinda lad a chance. I owe them a lot.
“Then there are the viewers… You will never know how much your generosity and support means to you. What a privilege it is to be welcomed into your homes to bring you the news of the day,” he added.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Channel Seven for comment.
The news comes amid industry rumours about the possible sale of Seven. In April, The Australian speculated that “you can almost bet that the Seven broadcaster is up for sale right now. It’s just a question of price.”
The news comes amid industry rumours about the possible sale of Seven. In April, The Australian speculated that “you can almost bet that the Seven broadcaster is up for sale right now. It’s just a question of price.”
This follows reports last month that a third senior Channel Seven staffer has been axed, following the recent dismissals of network veterans Robert Ovadia and Andrew Frampton.
Veteran Melbourne crime reporter Cameron Baud was recently fired from the network.
“It is not part of our plans for the future,” Canal Siete said in a statement.
Baud, who began working with Seven in December 2010, reportedly received word on Wednesday from outgoing news director Shaun Menegola that he was no longer needed, the outlet reports. Herald of the Sun.
Veteran Melbourne crime reporter Cameron Baud (pictured) was recently sacked from the network
The dismissal was reportedly unexpected, as Baud was told while working on a story that she had to leave, and immediately left the broadcaster’s Docklands headquarters.
Melbourne’s new news director Chris Salter and the network’s head of news and current affairs Anthony DeCeglie are reportedly planning to lay off a significant number of staff in its Victoria newsroom.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Channel Seven for comment.
Baud’s dismissal comes just a week after it was reported that Seven journalist Robert Ovadia had also been sacked, pending an investigation into an allegation of inappropriate behaviour by him towards a woman.
Veteran Channel Seven journalist Robert Ovadia (pictured) has also been placed on “leave” by the broadcaster as an investigation into workplace misconduct continues.
