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Disgraced journalist Tom Morris could return to the industry a year after his sexist, homophobic and racist comments shocked the football world.
Veteran media personality and AFL journalist Craig Hutchinson’s SEN Radio has been reported to have approached Morris about rejoining the ranks of reporters, according to the herald sun.
Morris was fired from Fox Sports in March 2022, leaving the industry in disgrace after his vile comments came to light.
He made national headlines for exposing the sexuality of his colleague Megan Barnard and referring to her in vile terms.
Tom Morris (pictured) could return to the media with SEN just a year after he ignited a firestorm of controversy when his racist, sexist and homophobic comments leaked.
Popular Fox Sports host Megan Barnard (pictured) was denounced by her former colleague, Morris, and referred to him in disgusting terms that led to his immediate firing.
Morris has since tried to escape the heat on holiday in Europe, and no media organization seemed to have shown interest in signing him until Hutchinson reportedly called him.
‘Unfortunately she [Barnard] she’s a lesbian, guys,’ she said in the surprisingly crude What’s App voice memo leaked in March last year.
megan barnard [is] fucking hot like; a great bird, very funny [and] good to talk to In my opinion, the sexiest girl on Fox Sports by far.
“But unfortunately, she has her liquor license and she’s very good at it.”
Tom Morris (pictured) brought up his former colleague and in a separate video made disparaging comments about women, Asians, blacks and gay people.
An equally disturbing video then surfaced of Morris denigrating a wide range of people.
“For guys in level four, I’m not Asian, I’m not black, I’m not female, I’m not gay. So don’t treat me like crap,” she said in the clip, which also leaked from a WhatsApp group.
I am a man with a heart and I have feelings.
Many sports fans, both male and female, took to social media to express their displeasure that Morris was allowed to return to the industry.
‘The only AFL media credentials you need are colleagues who are prepared to take care of you. No matter what you do, as long as your fellow boys in the club forgive you, you’ll come back as a worm… Nothing ever changes,” wrote one fan.
Many fans were quick to criticize SEN for their interest in giving Morris a second chance, noting that there is no shortage of other options.
“I think people deserve second chances, but I also think there’s probably a long list of capable people who haven’t had their first yet,” one wrote.
Morris has completed a series of educational programs related to sexism and racism since being unceremoniously dropped out.
Hutchinson and veteran broadcaster Gerard Healy are longtime fans of Morris and, according to the Herald Sun, working alongside the latter on AFL news is a distinct possibility.
Another potential role could see Morris on a Sunday show on the station alongside her friend and former colleague Sarah Olle.
Craig Hutchinson (pictured) is reportedly eager to give Tom Morris his first role in the sports media industry since he was fired for his vulgar comments.
Given his cricketing background, and the fact that SEN is the largest commercial radio rights holder for Cricket Australia, making the switch in the summer would also be a possibility.
Before going ashore after the biggest scandal of the season broke last March, Morris apologized for his actions and vowed to “get better.”
‘I am deeply ashamed of my behaviour. My comments were hurtful to many and now I will take the time to listen, learn and work to improve myself, ensuring that I become a better person. I really feel sorry for everyone,’ she wrote.
Barnard dealt with it in the most graceful way possible.
Fox Sports host Megan Barnard (pictured) gave a stylish response after Tom Morris revealed his sexuality in an embarrassing WhatsApp conversation.
“Hopefully, I am at a point in my life where I am comfortable with who I am and can handle something deeply personal that becomes public,” she wrote.
‘But if this had happened as recently as a few years ago, it would not have been the case.
‘Coming out is a process and you should never take it off anyone’s hands. Nor should anyone be spoken of in such a demeaning manner.
He ended by writing: “I look forward to being a catalyst for change not just in the sports industry, but in all industries.”