The Score: Fox Sports parts ways with star host Neroli Meadows
Neroli Meadows has taken to social media to thank her fans after a “challenging week” which saw her cut from her long-time employer, Fox Sports. But the popular host is looking forward to the next chapter.
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Neroli Meadows has taken to social media thank supporters after news her time at Fox Sports had come to an end.
The Herald Sun reported yesterday that Fox had parted ways with high-profile host.
Today, Meadows took to Twitter and Instagram, saying she’d endured a “challenging” week but was looking forward to a new start.
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“After ten years in two cities, my time at Fox has come to an end. I have had an incredible time with many sensational people,” Meadows wrote.
“Doing boundary for both AFL & cricket this past year and hosting international cricket has been a dream come true, 20 years in the making.
“Thank you to all the players, coaches and administrators who trusted me to share their stories and all the people who chose to spend their time tuning in to watch. I’ve met some brilliant people and made some wonderful mates.
“The past week has been challenging. This past 24 hours has been incredible. I can’t thank you all enough for the message of support.
Thanks for being kind guys... pic.twitter.com/RD6T0hs9ZL
— Neroli Meadows (@Neroli_M_FOX) October 29, 2019
“I love what I do for a living and I’m grateful I get to do it. I’m not sure what’s next, which is scary but also exciting.
“Thanks again ... should probably change my twitter handle now ...”
After more than a decade with the pay TV network, it’s understood Meadows is a victim of cost cutting which is sweeping the business.
The respected journalist was one of the faces of Fox Cricket last year. She also had a prominent role with Fox Footy, hosting AFL Tonight and the popular On the Mark program.
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There’s no doubt Meadows’ short-lived defection to Channel 9 to host the revamped Footy Show earlier this year put her out of favour with some at Fox.
After lengthy negotiations she was eventually given the all clear to join Nine while also remaining on the books at Fox.
It was an ill-fated move given the attempted reboot of the Footy Show – her co-hosts were comedian Anthony “Lehmo” Lehmann, Brendan Fevola and Dylan Alcott – lasted just seven episodes because of poor ratings.
Fox will look to within to replace Meadows with Kath Loughnan, who emerged last season as one of the faces of the cricket coverage, to have her role expanded further over the summer.
The sports network is also likely to increase the roles of other young talented hosts including Sarah Olle and Tom Morris.
Originally published as The Score: Fox Sports parts ways with star host Neroli Meadows