Telling sign troubled radio host Marty Sheargold has changed his ways after AFL grand final controversy READ MORE: Dave Hughes set to 'take over the Triple M Melbourne breakfast shift' alongside Kate Langbroek By Kate Dennett For Daily Mail Australia Published: 00:36 EDT, 22 August 2024 | Updated: 00:36 EDT, 22 August 2024 e-mail View comments Marty Sheargold opted not to get involved with an iconic practice on popular sports panel show The Front Bar on Wednesday in a telling sign he has changed his ways. The radio host, 53, was hit by controversy last year following an alleged incident at the AFL grand final and later took a three-month mental health break from Triple M. He has since returned to screens and filled in for Sam Pang on The Front Bar as the usual host took some time off after his role hosting the Logie Awards on Sunday.
Joining Mick Molloy and Andrew Maher on the panel, Sheargold notably did not enjoy a Furphy beer with his co-hosts as he seemingly abstained from drinking. It is a long-held tradition for the hosts to enjoy a beer live on air, but Sheargold didn't have a drink in front of him on Wednesday's show, while his co-hosts did. He has been seen joining in with the beer tradition in the past, as he had a drink in front of him while appearing on the program this time last year, on August 9.
It comes after a difficult few months for the comedian which started with claims of his involvement in an alleged incident at the AFL Grand Final late last year. According to reports, he was ejected by security at the MCG at halftime due to offensive comments he made to other guests. Marty Sheargold opted not to get involved with an iconic practice of drinking a beer on sports panel show The Front Bar on Wednesday in a telling sign he has changed his ways It is a long-held tradition for the hosts to enjoy a beer on air, but Sheargold didn't have a drink in front of him on Wednesday's show, while his co-hosts Mick Molloy and Andrew Maher did But when approached for comment, a Southern Cross Austereo spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia: 'Sheargold left the AFL Grand Final at halftime of his own accord.
' Marty returned to air the week after the alleged incident, but disappeared just days later on 'personal leave', prompting Anthony 'Lehmo' Lehmann to fill in for him. At the time, the Melbourne broadcaster said he went on an ' extended break ' because he had 'burned himself out'. 'I realised I'd absolutely burned myself out over the last couple of years,' he explained.
He went on to say he was inspired by AFL coaches Alistair Clarkson and Damien Hardwick, who both stepped away from their respective footy teams last year. 'Two men last year who put their hands up and said, ''I need a break''. And I thought, ''You know, I need a break'',' Sheargold said.
He returned from his extended break in January, but months later, shared the news that he would be stepping down from his Triple M Melbourne Breakfast Show. He has been seen joining in with the beer tradition in the past, as he had a drink in front of him while appearing on the program this time last year, on August 9 It comes after a difficult few months for the comedian which started with claims of his involvement in an alleged incident at the AFL Grand Final late last year Read More BREAKING NEWS Triple M unveils new breakfast show panel following radio star Marty Sheargold stepping down In July, Triple M confirmed that Sheargold would not return to the program, but will continue his podcast and national 3pm slot with the network. Sheargold said he wanted to spend more time with his family and prioritise 'self-care' after his extended break.
'Taking an extended break at the end of last year has reinforced the importance of spending more quality time with my family,' Sheargold said in a statement. 'As a result, I have made the decision to prioritise self-care, maintaining a better work/life balance and will not be returning to my Triple M Breakfast show. 'However, I will continue The Marty Sheargold Show podcast, along with the 3-4pm national Triple M show.
' He continued: 'I want to thank my immediate team and the network for their ongoing support and understanding. And I'd also like to thank the listeners for their loyalty to both the show and the station. Like them, I remain a Triple M fan.
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