‘I want them to feel the wrath of the viewers’: SBS out of touch, says axed commentator McEwen

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SBS is facing a fierce backlash over its decision to dump former Australian cycling champion and broadcaster Robbie McEwen from its coverage | SophieSmith86

, finishing third, led a groundswell of international support for McEwen.

SBS viewers were equally dismayed, with some declaring they’d switch to watching cycling streaming service GCN. “I don’t expect SBS to tell the real story behind the change, and they’ll just weather the storm on social media and wait for it to blow over.” “I don’t want to be reinstated to work with those who made this decision, but I want them to feel the wrath of the people they are letting down – the viewers, who are also the taxpayers who fund SBS.”McEwen said the reaction to his shock departure showed the executive management at SBS Sport was out of touch.

O’Donnell, since joining McEwen and Matthew Keenan in the commentary box, has called major international and domestic events including this year’s national road championships.

 

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SophieSmith86 When popular presenters get axed by the top channels..is it an upstart managerial decision or further up the chain of command?

SophieSmith86 Never watch SBS these days to much news about sit down mob and so called refugees, , should be SOLD off

SophieSmith86 It will be for the usual political reasons. We all know what they are. SBS

SophieSmith86 Can only hope SBS axe the cooking show from TDF coverage.

SophieSmith86 couchpeloton

SophieSmith86 Do ppl even watch the cycling not being disrespectful but majority ppl wouldn’t even know it’s on . It’s a niche kinda of sport

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