Ten settles dispute with former Studio 10 EP Rob McKnight out of court
Network Ten has settled its battle with former executive producer of morning program Studio 10, Rob McKnight, out of court.
The issue arose when McKnight left the organisation back in November after four and a half years.
Sad to say I no longer work @channelten. It’s been a difficult 4.5 years with a lot of stress (and I can handle stress… most of the time). Time to open a coffee shop!
— Robert McKnight (@rob_mcknight) November 20, 2017
McKnight then took Ten to task over 13 weeks pay he said he was owed, however he has now announced the matter has settled out of court.
He told Mediaweek that despite the battle, he wanted the program to flourish.
“I worked bloody hard on that show. I worked a lot of hours and put in a lot of effort so there is not one part of me that wants to see it die. I want to see it grow,” McKnight told Mediaweek.
The legal dispute over McKnight’s payment was not the only battle McKnight has had with the network since his departure.
In March when co-host Jessica Rowe announced she was leaving the program to spend more time with her family, McKnight came out swinging, claiming the network had been trying to fire her for over a year – claims which Ten denied.
The network claimed McKnight’s version of events were “spiteful” and “deliberately misleading”.
Soon after leaving Ten, McKnight became head of video at News Corp – a gig he told Twitter yesterday he is still very much enjoying.
It’s true, the court case has been settled. I might return to tv one day, but I think some perspective outside the industry is good… and I’m REALLY loving my time at news corp. https://t.co/AdDQKIms6b
— Robert McKnight (@rob_mcknight) September 14, 2018
A crazy week! And we did a record number of video streams at News Corp across our platforms! I need a Bex and a good lie down!! pic.twitter.com/2T6szg4Zcf
— Robert McKnight (@rob_mcknight) September 14, 2018
Ten and McKnight have been approached for comment.
Dear Mr. Mcknight
I am disappointed you decided to settle with Network Ten. I have been following your plight over the months and your timely newspaper leaks and tweets. I was anxiously waiting for all the salacious details that you had promised to deliver if the matter ever made it to court. And of course there was the sworn affidavit by one of this countries most respected women, Ita Buttrose. I could only imagine what she had to say.
Well, for now at least, I have to wonder. Please let me know when you write your book.
Leo
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Hullo Rob, so pleased that your case was settled. I used to watch Studio 10 and was very aware of your influence on the show.
Studio 10 lost it sparkle and creativity when you left.
Hope that you continue to thrive.
Maria Mellick
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