Radio broadcaster Glenn Mintern has announced he will step back from the limelight and no longer host broadcasts, following accusations of sending unsolicited intimate images and inappropriate messages to women. Southern Cross Austereo let him go after the misconduct allegations surfaced. According to Daily Mail - Sport, Glenn Mintern acknowledged that many of the accusations of inappropriate workplace behavior are factual and without denial.
He also clarified that some intimate images he sent were requested for mutual benefit, but multiple reports indicate some of his alleged victims have known him since childhood. A woman lodged a police report in 2025 regarding alleged harassment by Mintern, which she later withdrew in August 2025, according to multiple reports. Queensland Police said no further investigations were undertaken and no charges have been laid.
In brief I can advise that many of the questions you have sent are factual and without denial.
Mintern has been hit by a corporate backlash, with several major brands publicly distancing themselves or cutting ties. An Optus spokesman stated that Optus immediately terminated its contract and relationship with Mintern and instructed him to remove all references to Optus from his platforms. Snooze said Mintern was not an official ambassador and had no current involvement with the business, while Pickerings Auto Group denied any association with Mintern.
Ronald McDonald House North Australia confirmed Mintern would no longer be involved in future activities. According to Daily Mail - Sport, Glenn Mintern described that it had never been his intention to hurt anyone, but he accepts that he has. Mintern deactivated his professional social media and LinkedIn accounts, according to multiple reports.
It had never been my intention to hurt anyone, but I accept that I have.