Aussie Radio Show Canceled; DJ’s 'Shattered, Gutted, Heartbroken' Following Nurse's Death
Dec. 10 2012, Published 10:00 a.m. ET
By Breaking Celebrity News Staff
On Monday -- hours before their radio show was canceled -- Australian DJs Mel Greig and Michael Christian went on TV, tearfully apologizing for the prank that may have led to the tragic suicide of nurse Jacintha Saldanha, with Greig saying that learning of the woman's death "was the worst phone call I have ever had in my life.
In a new development, radio network Southern Cross Austereo canceled their show, the Hot 30, early Monday, as well as banning phony phone calls, scrapping various ads, implementing a thorough review of content policy, and keeping the indefinite suspension of the DJs in effect.
SCA CEO Rhys Holleran said, "First and foremost we would like to express our deep and sincere condolences to the family ... for their loss. We are very sorry for what has happened. We don't claim to be perfect and we always strive to do better.
"We have initiated a detailed and rigorous review of our policies and procedures to inform any improvements we can make. We are also providing support to our people who are deeply saddened by this tragic and unforeseen event."
Earlier in the day, Greig, 30, and Christian, 25, sat down with a pair of Australian media outlets (Channel 7's Today Tonight and Channel 9's A Current Af