{"id":531969,"date":"2026-04-15T10:08:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T10:08:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/531969\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T10:08:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T10:08:13","slug":"nrl-announcer-is-hit-with-another-blow-after-losing-his-job-over-alleged-disgraceful-behaviour-against-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/531969\/","title":{"rendered":"NRL announcer is hit with another blow after losing his job over alleged disgraceful behaviour against women"},"content":{"rendered":"

Was shut down after social media blunder\u00a0<\/p>\n

By JOSH ALSTON, SPORTS REPORTER<\/a> <\/p>\n

Published: 02:11 EDT, 15 April 2026 | Updated: 02:12 EDT, 15 April 2026 <\/p>\n

A veteran rugby league announcer has been dealt a fresh setback as the fallout from serious allegations against him continues to deepen.<\/p>\n

Glenn Mintern, a long-time voice of game day across the NRL<\/a> and a prominent figure in Australian sport, is now facing mounting consequences after multiple women accused him of sending them explicit messages and images over a number of years.<\/p>\n

The Queensland-based media personality had already stepped back from public duties following the claims.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Now he has been hit by a corporate backlash, with several major brands publicly distancing themselves or cutting ties altogether.<\/p>\n

The controversy erupted after allegations surfaced that Mintern had engaged in a pattern of inappropriate behaviour, including sending unsolicited intimate images to women.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He later acknowledged elements of the claims when responding to detailed questions.<\/p>\n

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Glenn Mintern (pictured) was a long-time ground announcer for the North Queensland Cowboys in the NRL<\/p>\n

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Mintern also had a range of other partnerships and sporting appointments during his career<\/p>\n

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Mintern stood down from his role at the Cowboys after allegations of misconduct towards women<\/p>\n

‘In brief I can advise that many of the questions you have sent are factual and without denial,’ he said.<\/p>\n

In a further statement, Mintern admitted the impact of his actions, saying: ‘It had never been my intention to hurt anyone, but I accept that I have.’<\/p>\n

Despite his attempts to maintain links to various organisations, the situation escalated when companies Mintern claimed to represent moved quickly to reject any ongoing association.<\/p>\n

Optus confirmed it had immediately severed ties with the announcer following the allegations.<\/p>\n

‘Optus immediately terminated our contract and relationship with him,’ a spokesman said.<\/p>\n

‘We have also instructed Mr Mintern to remove all references to Optus from his platforms.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘Optus does not condone harassment or inappropriate behaviour of any kind, and we expect anyone associated with our brand to meet the highest standards of conduct.’<\/p>\n

Other organisations followed suit.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Queensland <\/p>\n

Queensland Police confirmed that a report was made against Mintern, but was later withdrawn<\/p>\n

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A host of businesses and organisations have distanced themselves from Mintern\u00a0<\/p>\n

Snooze said Mintern was not an official ambassador and had no current involvement with the business, while Pickerings Auto Group also denied any association.<\/p>\n

Ronald McDonald House North Australia confirmed he would no longer be involved in future activities, despite previously supporting the charity in a voluntary capacity.<\/p>\n

The swift and coordinated distancing marks a significant escalation in the saga, which has already seen Mintern’s long-standing career in radio and live sport hosting come under intense scrutiny.<\/p>\n

His r\u00e9sum\u00e9 spans more than three decades, including roles at Townsville station 4TOFM, later rebranded as Triple M, before launching his own venture, GM Media, in 2020.<\/p>\n

Beyond radio, he became a familiar face at major sporting events, including State of Origin fixtures, NRL and NRLW grand finals, and game-day hosting duties for the North Queensland Cowboys and WNBL side Townsville Fire.<\/p>\n

Queensland Police previously confirmed a cyber harassment complaint had been made in 2025 in relation to an alleged incident, but the matter was later withdrawn after the complainant declined to provide a formal statement.<\/p>\n

Mintern deactivated his professional social media and LinkedIn accounts, before briefly reactivating his Facebook page and listing a number of brands he claimed to represent. Those references have since been removed following media inquiries.<\/p>\n

Mintern pointed to long-running struggles in his personal life, describing ongoing internal issues that he said had gone unresolved for years and ultimately contributed to his behaviour.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘I would like to clearly state that at all times in my public role I believe I acted professionally \u2026 unfortunately my private life was far from that with my demons a constant part of my existence without that being confronted and dealt with.’<\/p>\n

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