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Sheargold: "Get Over It" After Sacking
12 Mar
Summary
- Sheargold broke his silence 12 months after his sacking.
- He apologized to the Matildas but not to offended fans.
- He regrets the fallout's effect on his family.
Marty Sheargold resurfaced in his first interview 12 months after his dismissal from Triple M. He was sacked in February 2025 following backlash over sexist remarks made about the Australian women's soccer team, The Matildas.
During his appearance, Sheargold offered an apology to the specific playing group of The Matildas but stated that others offended by his comments should "get over it." He acknowledged his remarks were "not funny" but claimed he didn't regret the comment itself, only the subsequent fallout.
Sheargold expressed his primary regret was the effect his "cancellation" had on his two daughters. He also mentioned receiving support from women who felt a collective sense of humor was being lost. He characterized his on-air persona as a character, asserting his private beliefs differ, particularly regarding endometriosis.
The controversial comments were made during The Marty Sheargold Show, where he compared the team to "Year 10 girls" and expressed a strong disinterest in watching women's sports, stating he'd rather "hammer a nail through the head" than watch the Women's Asian Cup. His departure from Southern Cross Austereo was mutually agreed upon.
