‘Endometriosis? It’s made up’: Sheargold comments resurface
The day after Marty Sheargold said he would rather “hammer a nail through the head of my penis” than watch women’s soccer, the comedian and presenter claimed endometriosis was “made up”.
The Triple M host, 53, was axed by the broadcaster on Wednesday evening following his remarks about the Matildas and women’s sport, which he made on Monday morning.
Further questionable on-air comments about women from now dumped radio host Marty Sheargold have emerged, including when he said endometriosis was “made up”.
Credit: Triple M
On Tuesday, before the sport comments were widely reported, Sheargold was still presenting the Drive show on Triple M. One hour and 14 minutes into the program, he discussed his sore back and how a heat pack was helping relieve the pain.
“I’ve done me back. It’s no secret over the last couple of days. I can’t hide it any more,” he told his co-hosts and listeners.
“I’ve got a heat pack behind my back, which is very comforting and thank you to [producer] Whitney for bringing her period heat pack here because, God, don’t ladies carry on. Jesus Christ, there is no end of it. Honestly, endometriosis, and this is controversial …”
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A co-host urges him not to continue with the sentence but Sheargold goes ahead, saying: “No, I’m going to say it. It’s controversial. It’s made up”.
Endometriosis affects nearly 1 million Australians and occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus. It can cause pain, heavy periods and infertility.
Sheargold “mutually parted ways” with Triple M on Wednesday afternoon, according to a statement from the broadcaster. He was absent from his regular radio slot.
