Disgraced radio star Marty Sheargold's replaced revealed as NRL legend Nathan Hindmarsh
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It has been revealed that a footy legend has been tapped to take over Marty Sheargold's coveted radio slot following his controversial departure earlier this year.
Sheargold sparked outrage when he made derogatory remarks about the Matildas and women's sport in general.
He claimed on his Triple M radio show that the professional football team reminded him of 'year 10 girls' and he said he would 'rather hammer a nail' through his penis than watch women's sport.
In the wake of his departure, Sheargold's 4-7pm Rush Hour show will now be hosted by NRL great Nathan Hindmarsh, along with broadcaster Anthony Maroon and sports reporter Adam Peacock, from April 28.
Marty Sheargold was axed from his show in February. Picture: Supplied.
Nathan Hindmarsh has been hired as Sheargold's replacement. Picture: Getty.
Hindmarsh, who captained the Parramatta Eels, has enjoyed a long-running TV role with Fox Sports show since retiring from the sport in 2012.
Following intense public backlash from Sheargold's on-air remarks earlier this year, Southern Cross Austereo Chief Content Officer Dave Cameron, confirmed Sheargold and the network had 'mutually agreed to part ways'.
Sheargold later issued an apology for his remarks about the Matildas, saying: 'Any comedy including mine can miss the mark sometimes, and I can see why people may have taken offence at my comments regarding the Matildas. I sincerely apologise.'
Sheargold with his former co-star Loren Barry. Picture: Supplied.
His remarks became the focus of such backlash that even Anthony Albanese added his voice to the wave of criticism.
'They were just shocking comments that anyone could think it, let alone say it,' the Prime Minister said.
'Completely unacceptable. The Tillies are just legends. They excited and brought together the whole country. The whole country was united in cheering for them.'
Along with his derogatory comments about the Matildas, Sheargold also sparked outrage when he weighed in on an important women's health issue.
'God, don't ladies carry on. Jesus Christ, there is no end of it,' he told listeners, 'Honestly, endometriosis, and this is controversial. No, I'm going to say it, it's controversial. It's made-up.'
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