FIVEaa’s Jeremy Cordeaux axed for Brittany Higgins comments

Zanda Wilson

March 29, 2021 11:03

Content warning: This article discusses sexual harassment and assault. For those needing support, call 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732.

FIVEaa weekend breakfast presenter Jeremy Cordeaux OAM has had his employment terminated over “inappropriate and offensive” comments he made about the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins.

On Monday morning, FIVEaa breakfast host David Penberthy announced that Cordeux, a veteran of the Adelaide media scene, had been terminated and that FIVEaa parent Nova Entertainment apologised “unreservedly” for the comments.

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Zanda Wilson

Zanda Wilson was a reporter and podcast producer at Mumbrella, specialising in radio reporting. He left Mumbrella in September 2021.