Megan Barnard

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Fox Sports presenter Megan Barnard responds to Tom Morris's ... (The Guardian)

Sports broadcaster Megan Barnard has responded to “degrading” comments made about her by former colleague Tom Morris, saying she has been overwhelmed by support ...

“We’ve got to be better, we need to be better.” “Coming out is a process and should never be taken out of someone’s hands. “I am especially sorry to the person involved. “I would like to unconditionally apologise to everyone for my disgusting and disgraceful comments, which became public yesterday,” he wrote. Morris subsequently apologised on Twitter for his behaviour, which he called “disgusting and disgraceful”. But had this happened as recently as a few years ago, it would not have been the case.

Fox Sports broadcaster Megan Barnard responds to 'degrading ... (ABC News)

Sports broadcaster Megan Barnard, who was dragged into the furore over the sacking of Fox Sports reporter Tom Morris for his misogynistic comments about her ...

In a social media post, Barnard said she hoped that the incident would spark change in the sports world and other industries. - Morris was sacked by Fox Sports over a recording of him making misogynistic and homophobic comments about Barnard Sports broadcaster Megan Barnard has responded for the first time to the furore over misogynistic and homophobic comments about her by former colleague Tom Morris.

Megan Barnard issues statement on Instagram after Fox Sports ... (7NEWS.com.au)

The TV identity has spoken out on being unwittingly thrust into the spotlight by a sacked ex-colleague's 'degrading' remarks about her sexuality.

Nor should anyone be spoken about in such a degrading manner. “We have the best in the business working at Fox Sports. We love what we do, and we have a reputation as a great place to work. “Fortunately, I am at a place in my life where I am comfortable with who I am and I can handle something deeply personal becoming public.

'Hope my experience can be a catalyst for change': Fox presenter ... (Fox Sports)

'Hope my experience can be a catalyst for change': Fox presenter responds to 'degrading' comments.

I hope my experience can be a catalyst for change in not just the sports industry, but in every industry.” “Coming out is a process and should never be taken out of someone’s hands. But had this happened as recently as a few years ago, it would not have been the case.

Tom Morris sacked, Megan Barnard, Garry Lyon and Kelli ... (Mediaweek)

Following the release of a private conversation on Thursday where he made inappropriate comments, Fox Sports sacked Tom Morris on Friday.

“Coming out is a process and should never be taken out of someone’s hands. “I am deeply ashamed at my behaviour. The bottom line is we are committed to a work environment where everyone can come to work in the knowledge they are safe, respected and valued. “I would like to unconditionally apologise to everyone for my disgusting and disgraceful comments, which became public yesterday. I am especially sorry to the person involved. “We have the best in the business working at Fox Sports. We love what we do, and we have a reputation as a great place to work.

Megan Barnard Responds To The Sexist And Homophobic ... (Junkee)

FOX Sports reporter Megan Barnard has responded after her colleague Tom Barnard allegedly made sexist and homophobic comments about her.

The bottom line is we are committed to a work environment where everyone can come to work in the knowledge they are safe, respected and valued. “We have the best in the business working at Fox Sports. We love what we do, and we have a reputation as a great place to work. “Our culture at Fox Sports is based on a respectful, inclusive environment and a fair go for all,” Fox Sports executive director Steve Crawley said in a statement. The network noted that his termination was on the basis of its “zero tolerance” policy. But had this happened as recently as a few years ago, it would not have been the case,” she said, adding that she hopes her situation can exact some real change in the way we speak about people. “Coming out is a process and should never be taken out of someone’s hands.

'Degrading': Star speaks out after video leak (New Zealand Herald)

Fox Sports presenter Megan Barnard has broken her silence following the highly publicised sacking of former colleague Tom Morris, declaring that "coming out ...

I am truly sorry to everyone." And most important in all of this, there's an innocent party through no fault of this person, finds herself under enormous pressure and our thoughts are with her tonight." "I am deeply ashamed of my behaviour. Cricket reporter Melinda Farrell tweeted: "Megan Barnard is one of the most hardworking and talented presenters out there, not to mention an incredibly lovely person. The bottom line is we are committed to a work environment where everyone can come to work in the knowledge they are safe, respected and valued. Coming out is a process and should never be taken out of someone's hands.