Alex Cullen leaves role with Today and Nine
Alex Cullen has confirmed he will be stepping down permanently from his role with Today and Nine.
The former sports news presenter broke the news to his friends and former co-workers at Today overnight, with co-hosts, Karl Stefanovic and Sarah Abo, announcing the news this morning.
"As most of you are well aware, our colleague Alex Cullen has not been on air with us this past week," Karl told viewers.
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"There has been widespread reporting on the circumstances surrounding this, what I can say is that last night, Alex and Nine agreed that he would finish with the network."
"Alex has, of course, been part of the Today family for five years now, he's always ready with a smile and a laugh and without hesitation speaking for all of us here, we can say that we are going to miss him terribly," co-host, Sarah Abo added.
"Alex is a terrific fella, what you see is what you get and he has been a great mate to all of us over these years and we wish Alex, his wife Bonnie and his beautiful kids all the very best for the future."
A Nine spokesperson also confirmed the news with Today.
"Nine has agreed with Today presenter and journalist, Alex Cullen, that he will finish with the network following a review into a recent incident."
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