AFL Footy Show axes Trevor Marmalade after 15 years
Later he said in a statement: "After 15 years with The Footy Show I have decided to look at other creative challenges, therefore will not be seeking an extension to my contract .
"I have greatly enjoyed my time with the show and am proud to have helped build it from its humble beginnings .
"Having formed many great friendships during this time , I wish the network , cast and crew continued success and look forward to working with them again on other projects."
GTV9 managing director Jeffrey Browne thanked Marmalade, whose real name is Jason Van De Velde, for his role in the success of the show .
"Trevor has been a great performer for Nine for the past 15 years on The Footy Show ," Mr Browne said .
"We wish him the best for the next stage of his career ."
Marmalade's departure is the latest chapter in the longrunning Footy Show saga .
The show had a slow start to the year before rallying in the ratings .
Resident clown Sam Newman was never far from the headlines . He was condemned for a controversial sketch in which he manhandled a mannequin dressed to resemble football journalist Caroline Wilson.
Newman had surgery for prostate cancer and a shoulder injury , then spent three months on crutches after dropping a gym weight on his ankle and shattering the bone .
He also apologised after causing a storm over perceived crude remarks about Tasmanian MP Paula Wriedt . Newman signed a new longterm, multimillion dollar deal with Nine in October.Related：
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