Sharyn Ghidella, a veteran presenter at Channel Seven, has been fired from the network after almost four decades in the media industry.
Ghidella, 58, confirmed the heartbreaking news in a scathing social media post on Friday, saying her “pat on the back” had finally happened.
In her fierce Facebook post, she slammed the network for preferring gimmicks like astrology readings over retaining experienced talent.
“When you work in television for as long as I have, not a day goes by without expecting the proverbial tap on the shoulder… After 38 years, the time has finally come,” Sharyn began.
‘It wasn’t quite how I expected things to end at Channel 7. I was at work getting a haircut when I got the call that my time at the network was over, after 17 years.
Sharyn then said that her recent time at the network had been “miserable” and that she was glad to be leaving.
‘While I am somewhat saddened by this decision, there is also a sense of relief. As has been widely reported, the last few weeks on TV have unfortunately 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 removing the band-aid on the wound when it comes to removing what was perceived as excess inventory.
Veteran Channel Seven presenter Sharyn Ghidella (pictured) has been axed from the network after nearly four decades 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 heartbreaking to watch.
Ghidella indicated that she is not a fan of the network’s gradual rebranding, which has seen more humor and pseudoscience injected into news stories.
‘I’m not someone who gets the evening news fed to me with humor and horoscopes, so honestly it’s time to go.
Ghidella, 58, confirmed the heartbreaking news in a devastating social media post, saying her “pat on the back” had finally arrived
As I sometimes say, the caravan moves on. There is certainly still plenty of talent in the building and I wish them nothing but the best moving forward.
She concluded her fiery message by thanking the many friends she had made during her long career at the network.
‘A sincere thank you to everyone who has made this possible so far, including former employers such as the Stokes, Packer and Gleeson families and the news directors, executive producers and station managers who felt it necessary to give a child from Babinda a chance. I owe you so much.
“Then there are the viewers. You will never know how much your kindness and support means. What a privilege it is to be welcomed into your homes to present you with the news of the day,” she added.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Channel Seven for comment.
The news comes amid industry rumours that Seven could be sold. In April, The Australian speculated ‘you can almost bet the Seven television network is now up for sale. It’s all a question of price’
The news comes amid industry rumours that Seven could be sold. In April, The Australian speculated: ‘You can be almost certain that the Seven television network is now up for sale. It’s all a question of price.’
This follows reports last month that a third senior Channel Seven employee has been made redundant, following the recent sackings of network veterans Robert Ovadia and Andrew Frampton.
Veteran Melbourne crime reporter Cameron Baud has recently been fired by The Network.
“He is not part of our plans going forward,” Channel Seven said in a statement.
Baud, who joined Seven in December 2010, was reportedly told on Wednesday by outgoing news director Shaun Menegola that he was no longer needed, the Herald Sun.
Veteran Melbourne crime reporter Cameron Baud (pictured) was recently fired by the network
The resignation reportedly came unexpectedly. Baud was told to leave in the middle of working on a story, and immediately left the network’s Docklands headquarters.
According to reports, Melbourne’s new news director Chris Salter and the network’s head of news and current affairs Anthony DeCeglie are planning to lay off a significant number of employees in their Victoria newsroom.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Channel Seven for comment.
Baud’s resignation comes just a week after Robert Ovadia, a senior journalist at Seven, was also fired. He is still under investigation after an allegation of inappropriate behaviour towards a woman.
Channel Seven’s senior journalist Robert Ovadia (pictured) has also been suspended by the network as an investigation into workplace misconduct continues.
