Controversies Involving Sam Newman
Sam Newman is the most controversial figure on The Footy Show, and has been the subject of many complaints to the Nine Network. In May 2008, the Nine Network removed Newman from the show indefinitely following a major controversy over allegedly sexist jokes. He was reinstated soon after.
Newman has also had a number of well-publicised off-screen incidents that are often brought up during the show.
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