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flag James Birtles, linked to a controversial Islamophobic Sky News episode, joins Nine as executive producer for A Current Affair.

flag James Birtles, a senior Sky News executive who oversaw a controversial Freya Fires Up episode featuring an Islamophobic guest, has left News Corp to join Nine as executive producer for A Current Affair. flag The incident contributed to the show’s cancellation after six weeks, sparking criticism over Sky’s guest vetting. flag Birtles, previously a key figure at Nine’s Today show, replaces Amy McCarthy, who stepped down after social media posts at the Logie Awards drew backlash but remains in the Nine newsroom. flag His appointment was confirmed by Nine executives, highlighting his experience across Sky News UK, ITV News, and multiple programs at Sky.

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