‘Honestly over nothing’: What really happened in Georgie Gardner altercation

Sources reveal to Confidential what really happened on the studio floor during the “altercation” involving veteran broadcaster Georgie Gardner and a producer.

It is the TV moment that has the industry talking with newsreader Georgie Gardner at the centre of chatter.

Contrary to reports an altercation with a junior producer was sparked by an autocue issue, Confidential understands it was in fact a news story that was “dropped” last minute, midway through the bulletin that caught Gardner off guard.

Once cameras stopped rolling, it is understood tense words were spoken on the studio floor between the veteran broadcaster and a junior producer, with Nine now investigating the incident.

An incident allegedly involving Georgie Gardner has got the industry talking.

Deborah Knight and Georgie Gardner in 2019. Picture: @georgiegardner9/Instagram

One staffer, who did not want to be named, said no swearing or yelling was heard in the studio.

A second ‘discussion’ about the mishap is believed to have taken place in the newsroom after the bulletin.

“It was honestly over nothing,” said one observer.

“The response wasn’t good. I feel like it seemed like it was already really tense. A look can mean a thousand words with Georgie.”

Gardner did not respond to Confidential.

Nine has made no official comment on the alleged incident with the exception of a statement from Director of News and Current Affairs Fiona Dear.

“Georgie Gardner is a highly regarded longstanding member of our Nine News team. We offer no further comment.”

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