Ray Hadley used homophobic slur against Alan Jones after 2GB withdrew offer of $4m breakfast radio gig, court hears

Broadcaster Ray Hadley testified before a Sydney court that he used homophobic slurs and derogatory language when referring to his colleague, Alan Jones, following 2GB's withdrawal of a $4 million contract to replace Jones's popular breakfast radio program. In text messages, Hadley expressed his desire to "bury" Jones, and wrote, "That cunt will be in the foetal position when he reads the story in the morning."

On the day before the Sydney Morning Herald published an investigation into allegations against Jones, Hadley wrote, "That cunt will be in the foetal position when he reads the story in the morning." Hadley admitted during cross-examination that he and Jones had a "tumultuous relationship." Jones is currently on trial for 22 indecent assault and sexual touching charges, and has pleaded not guilty.

Hadley recounted a time when a colleague told him Jones had been searching for negative information about him. Hadley had previously called Jones a "cunt and a dog" during an unrelated assault investigation, which was later dropped when CCTV footage showed no incident. During the trial, Hadley admitted to having "an animosity towards Jones at that time" and often referred to him as a "grub."

However, Hadley claimed he was not having a difficult time after being replaced by Jones, stating that his salary had actually doubled. The trial is ongoing, with Hadley expected to continue testifying the following day.