Shane Warne and Sam Newman plot idea of nightly TV show

SHANE Warne and Sam Newman have plotted the idea of doing a nightly TV show, with the cricketing legend hinting that the pair “have got something in the pipeline”. The potential project is advanced enough that show names have already been floated.

SHANE Warne and Sam Newman have plotted the idea of doing a nightly TV show together as D-day approaches for Newman and his employer, Channel 9.

Warne said the network should re-sign Newman, who has headlined The Footy Show for 25 years and is out of contract at the end of this month.

Newman could go on the market following a meeting scheduled on Thursday with network bosses.

If that happens Warne and Newman, who admits he has fielded other inquiries, will attempt to team up.

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“Sam is Channel 9. Sam Newman is everything Channel 9. He should have his own show,’’ Warne said on Monday.

“There is an amazing opportunity for anyone who comes up with the right nightly show.

“If (Coldplay frontman) Chris Martin comes to Australia and wants to promote his new album, what show does he go on?

“So maybe Sam and I have got something in the pipeline for a show.”

Some names floated for a potential show include Tonight Live with Shane and Sam and Melbourne Live.

The pair played golf together on Monday at The Metropolitan Golf Club to celebrate one month to go until the World Cup of Golf.

Sam Newman and Shane Warne at The Metropolitan Golf Club. Picture: Jay Town

Newman, who said goodbye on air last month, was philosophical about his TV fate.

“What will be will be,’’ he said.

“They have summonsed me. They run their network and company how they want.

“They’ve been very loyal to me and I only can talk about them in the highest regard.

“I’ve had a few people inquire what’s going on.

“Other producers interested in what I’m doing. But I’m speaking to my network first.”

Shane Warne finds himself in a bunker at the Metropolitan Gold Club on Monday. Picture: Jay Town

Sam Newman may be chipping away at a new TV show with Shane Warne. Picture: Jay Town

The future of The Footy Show, hosted by Newman and Eddie McGuire, has come under intense speculation after a ratings slump this year.

The network has confirmed it will return, but in a different format next year.

“We went off track a little this year, but they’re doing it next year so that’s already hooked in,’’ Newman said.

If his contract is not renewed, Newman said: “I’ll let people who have contacted me explore avenues they have suggested.”

Nine will hold its previews of next year’s shows in Melbourne on Wednesday.

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