After a whirlwind year that saw his career thrown into chaos, Alex Cullen—the familiar face many of us woke up to on the Today show—has finally broken his silence and revealed his next big move.

And let’s just say, it’s a comeback story worthy of a standing ovation!



For those who missed the drama, Cullen’s abrupt exit from the Nine Network made headlines across the country.

The catalyst? A bizarre on-air moment involving billionaire Adrian Portelli, better known as 'Lambo guy', who offered Cullen $50,000 to call him 'McLaren Man' live on TV.

The fallout was swift and severe: Cullen was stood down from his role as sports presenter, and soon after, he announced his departure from the network altogether.

Now, nearly seven months later, Cullen has opened up in a candid interview with Stellar’s podcast, Something To Talk About, sharing the emotional rollercoaster he’s been on since that fateful week.



'Never in a million years did I expect that all to go down,' he admitted. 'That week was just a whirlwind, like, is this really happening? And it absolutely was.'

It wasn’t just his career that took a hit—Cullen revealed the toll the media storm took on his family. 'You try and shield your kids from what’s going on,' he said. 'Did they know what was going on? I think they did. They saw me on the phone, pacing, trying to survive.'

But here’s where the story takes a turn for the better. Cullen has confirmed he’s signed a new TV deal with the Seven Network, marking a triumphant return to the screen.



'It’s been in the works for a little while, and it’s wonderful to be going back to Seven,' he shared.

'After everything went down [at Nine], Seven were one of the first on the phone to say: ‘You have our support, and if you want to come back, we’re a phone call away.’'



And that’s not all—Cullen and his family have relocated to Melbourne, where he’s set to join The Christian O’Connell Show as a sports presenter. It’s a fresh start in a new city, and a chance to rebuild after what he describes as 'the hardest, toughest week of my career.'



Cullen didn’t shy away from discussing the self-doubt and anxiety that followed his exit from Nine.

'You question your judgement. You question everything, really… you just think, you i****. I really went to some dark places. Because everything you work towards—everything you love and know—is suddenly gone. And you’re like, whoa. OK, what now? That was a hard pill to swallow. I thought, I’m out now. There’s no way I’m getting back in.'

In a touching moment, Cullen also revealed he’d spoken to Portelli after the incident. 'He felt bad about what had transpired, and I assured him: hey, it was me standing there that morning saying those words.'

For those interested in hearing more, you can catch the full interview with Alex Cullen on the Something To Talk About podcast, or read the cover story in the latest issue of Stellar.

In earlier news: Channel 9 fires TODAY host over controversial $50,000 giveaway—find out why


Have you ever faced a setback that made you question everything, only to find a new path opening up? Do you think the media is too quick to judge, or are public figures held to a different standard? And are you excited to see Alex Cullen back on your screens? We’d love to hear your thoughts and stories in the comments below!