27-05-2023, 07:36 PM
"If" being the key word there.
I think Martin Frizell will almost certainly be sacrificed considering he was reported to be leaving anyway and has overall responsibility for the show. I guess ITV probably have an exec who oversees the daytime line up too who is probably in the firing line too - though there is the danger holding them somewhat accountable goes against the company line.
It is worth noting though HR is a nightmare in these situations - you need far more evidence than rumours on Twitter or within the workplace, you need to consider whether such relationships are a breech of the written employment contract and you also need to consider the protected characteristics of those involved.
Axing a gay man with an otherwise exemplary work record because of rumours he was having a relationship with a colleague which would not be in breech of their contract of employment would be difficult to defend at an employment tribunal.
I think Martin Frizell will almost certainly be sacrificed considering he was reported to be leaving anyway and has overall responsibility for the show. I guess ITV probably have an exec who oversees the daytime line up too who is probably in the firing line too - though there is the danger holding them somewhat accountable goes against the company line.
It is worth noting though HR is a nightmare in these situations - you need far more evidence than rumours on Twitter or within the workplace, you need to consider whether such relationships are a breech of the written employment contract and you also need to consider the protected characteristics of those involved.
Axing a gay man with an otherwise exemplary work record because of rumours he was having a relationship with a colleague which would not be in breech of their contract of employment would be difficult to defend at an employment tribunal.