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Sky News Australia Cancels ‘Freya Fires Up’ After On-Air Islamophobic Stunt

The decision follows an internal review into a live segment that raised serious questions about editorial oversight.

Overview

  • Sky said the cancellation takes effect immediately after roughly six weeks and six episodes on air.
  • The network said it cut the broadcast, the host issued an on-air apology, and the segment was not published on its digital platforms.
  • Freya Leach will remain with the network as a co-host of The Late Debate.
  • Guest Ryan Williams, a UK influencer, wore raw bacon and delivered anti-Islam remarks before being pulled off air about a minute into the segment.
  • A pre-interview video posted by Williams and insider reports about absent senior sign-off have intensified scrutiny, as far-right figures shared the clip online.