A video from Australia makes waves: two TV presenters give their opinion on Novak Djokovic – without mincing their words. They are secretly filmed.
What was going on on Channel 7? A video is currently circulating on social networks that shows two of the most popular presenters of the Australian TV station as they shamelessly gossip about Novak Djokovic in the news studio. Both of them even refer to the number one tennis player as an “asshole” several times and accuse him of having lied when he entered the country.
In the video, which is making waves around the world, presenter Rebecca Maddern says to her colleague: “Whichever way you look at it, Novak Djokovic is a lying, devious asshole.” It is unfortunate that everyone else around him has failed. “Yeah, he’s an asshole,” agrees newscaster Mike Amor as he tugs at his wiring, clearly unaware that he’s being filmed. “Whichever way you look at it, it’s unfortunate that everyone around him screwed it up,” replies Maddern.
The two also accuse Djokovic of having lied about his entry papers. “I think he’ll get away with it,” says Cupid. “I think most sane people would say, ‘That guy’s an asshole'”. Then he throws in: “Did we do the right thing? I don’t know. You (Editor’s note: the Australian authorities) screwed it up. That’s the problem, isn’t it? “.
The background: Before entering Australia, Djokovic stated that he had not been to another country two weeks earlier. He had trained in Spain before traveling to Melbourne. Incorrect information in the entry declaration is considered a criminal offense in Australia. The tennis player is still waiting for a decision by the country’s authorities as to whether he can still participate in the Australian Open.
Channel 7 announces legal action
The broadcaster made a statement behind the two speakers and announced legal action. It was a private conversation between two colleagues, the recording was a “cowardly act” and violated the legislation on eavesdropping devices in the state of Victoria. Rebecca Maddern also apologized publicly.
The alleged perpetrators would now be identified and brought to justice accordingly. “There was an illegal recording of a private conversation,” said Channel 7 executive Lewis Martin, 3AW Australian radio station. “That is being investigated, and thoroughly.”
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