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#BREAKING: AlanJones Demoted To 2GB Receptionist
August 20, 2019
Thefamiliar voice of radio shock jock Alan Jones wasn’t heard on air this morning.Instead it could be heard by callers to the 2GB front desk.
“Wehave decided to take Alan off air,” says Keith Arden, the CEO of MacquarieMedia, which owns 2GB. “He needs time to reflect on his actions.”
Itfollows several big name advertisers withdrawing from Jones’ show after his“misogynistic rant” against New Zealand leader Jacinda Ardern.
Thetalkback host called Ms Ardern a “complete clown” and a “lightweight,” leadingseveral companies — including Anytime Fitness, Snooze, Koala and ME Bank — topull their ads.
Despitethe controversy, Alan Jones remains upbeat, telling DBT he actually quiteenjoyed his new role on the reception desk.
“It wasquite fun actually,” he says. “I can still speak my mind, and act superior toeveryone else, but it just doesn’t go to air.”
2GBmanagement say they’re uncertain if, or when, Alan Jones will return to hishosting role.
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