Nine's A Current Affair Boss Amy McCarthy Resigns After Logies Social Media Controversy

Amy McCarthy has resigned as executive producer of Nine’s A Current Affair after social media posts she made during the Logies sparked significant backlash. Her posts included comments about drinking and a suggestive remark about Jimmy Barnes, which were leaked to The Australian, leading to McCarthy taking extended leave before stepping down. McCarthy acknowledged her mistake in an internal email, apologizing for the negative attention brought to the program and expressing gratitude for colleagues' support during a difficult week. She will remain with Nine, transitioning to a senior producer role in the Sydney newsroom. The incident follows a period of scrutiny for Nine, which underwent cultural reforms after allegations of misconduct by previous executives. Steve Marshall will serve as interim executive producer while a permanent replacement is sought.