Radio Host Marty Sheargold Fired Over Offensive Comments About Matildas

Sheargold's remarks about the Australian women's soccer team sparked widespread backlash, leading Triple M to end its association with him.

Marty Sheargold made misogynistic remarks about the Matildas during a Triple M radio segment, likening them to immature schoolgirls and dismissing women's sports.
The comments, which included vulgar remarks about the Women's Asian Cup, drew laughter from his co-hosts but immediate criticism from the public and media figures.
Triple M issued a delayed apology, stating the comments did not align with the station's values, and later announced it had parted ways with Sheargold.
Sheargold offered a public apology, claiming his attempt at comedy missed the mark, but critics labeled it a non-apology and questioned the station's initial inaction.
The incident has reignited discussions about sexism in media and the responsibility of broadcasters to challenge offensive rhetoric on air.