Fox Sports presenter Tom Morris has been dismissed following an investigation of leaked WhatsApp audio which allegedly contained sexist and homophobic slurs against a female colleague.
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Tom Morris was suspended on Thursday not long after receiving an apology from Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge for his outburst during a post-game press conference.
Fox Sports executive director Steve Crawley said the audio message the company became aware of on Thursday was “unacceptable” and the network has a “zero tolerance” policy.
Steve Crawley said;
“Our culture at Fox Sports is based on a respectful, inclusive environment and a fair go for all.”
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“While Tom’s journalism has made a valuable contribution to Fox Sports over the past seven years, the message we became aware of yesterday crossed the line.”
“The bottom line is we are committed to a work environment where everyone can come to work in the knowledge they are safe, respected and valued.”
Tom Morris’s dismissal comes hours after he wrote an apology where he said he was “deeply ashamed at my behaviour”.
“I would like to unconditionally apologise to everyone for my disgusting and disgraceful comments,” he wrote.
“I am especially sorry to the person involved. No one should ever, in any place, or at any time, be spoken about in that way.”


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