Ray Hadley used homophobic slur against Alan Jones after 2GB withdrew offer of $4m breakfast radio gig, court hears
Summary
Broadcaster Ray Hadley told a Sydney court he used offensive language about his colleague Alan Jones after a $4 million offer to replace Jones in the breakfast radio slot was withdrawn. Jones, who denies charges of indecent assault, is currently on trial, and Hadley testified about conflicts between them.Key Facts
- Ray Hadley admitted to using a homophobic slur and other insulting names towards Alan Jones.
- 2GB radio management had secretly offered Hadley a $4 million contract to replace Jones in the breakfast show.
- The offer to Hadley was withdrawn, and Jones was re-signed for two more years in May 2019.
- Hadley said Jones encouraged colleagues to "dig up dirt" on him.
- Jones, 85, faces 20 charges of indecent assault and 2 counts of sexual touching, which he denies.
- Hadley called Jones offensive names during a dispute in 2019, including after an unrelated assault allegation against Hadley was dropped.
- Defence lawyer said the case against Jones is influenced by media coverage and jealousy.
- Hadley said he did not want to start early mornings typical of the breakfast show but accepted the job due to the high salary offered.
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