Nine axes Nightline (again)

Channel 9 Australia has axed ‘Nightline’ for the second time in two years.

The late night news show was pulled in 2008 but returned in November last year.

According to reports, the  host Kellie Connolly has been offered a redundancy package, but it is not known if she has accepted the offer.

SKY News CEO Angelo Frangopoulos told The Australian that SKY News might be interested in picking up Kellie Connolly.

“We’re investing in news and current affairs; I thought Nine said they were, too. What happened to that commitment?’’ ’’ he said.

The decision leaves Channel 9 without a late night news programme with a Federal Election just around the corner.

- Dan News