Channel Nine has announced the end of its rugby league entertainment program The Footy Show after 25 years.
In a statement, Nine’s director of sport, Tom Malone, said: “It’s been an incredible ride for The Footy Show. A quarter of a century of laughs, controversy and first-class footy analysis. I want to thank everyone who has contributed to this amazing era of live sports-entertainment television.
Malone paid tribute to past and present hosts Paul Vautin and Erin Molan, who took over last year as the show moved to a new format.
“Fatty [Vautin] holds the record for the longest serving host of any prime time Australian TV show – a tribute to both his understanding of the game, his authenticity, and not to mention his incredible comedic timing. In recent years, Erin has equally brought a new energy, perspective and showed her passion for the game.”
Nine has confirmed Molan will stay on with the network, joining the Wide World of Sports team.
The Footy Show has won the Logie for most popular sports program 11 times since 2000, most recently in 2017, but has suffered spiralling ratings this season, with Andrew Johns also leaving the program midyear.
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