2HD Manager Guy Ashford Loses Job After May 28 Awards Groping Allegation
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Updated · Newcastle Herald · Jun 7
2HD Manager Guy Ashford Loses Job After May 28 Awards Groping Allegation
3 articles · Updated · Newcastle Herald · Jun 7
Summary
Super Radio Network told Newcastle staff that Guy Ashford had "finished his employment" as general manager of 2HD and NEW FM, and said it would immediately start searching for a replacement.
Footage of the May 28 Australian Audio Awards showed Ashford allegedly groping presenter Cheralyn Darcey as she went on stage to accept the best newcomer award for The Nightline, prompting audible gasps and witness outrage.
SRN had confirmed last week that Ashford was stood down while the matter was being addressed; CEO Graham Mott later reportedly replied, "yes, he's gone," when asked about his departure.
The incident shifted attention from Darcey's national industry recognition to her treatment on stage, intensifying scrutiny on SRN and the awards-night conduct.