ABC IN UPROAR

Stan Grant recently made the shock announcement that he was stepping away from hosting ABC’s Q+A program following continued online abuse

The respected journalist addressed his departure on the show, revealing that the racist and hateful messages had taken a toll on his wellbeing.

“If your aim was to hurt me, well, you’ve succeeded,” Stan, 59, said in his heartbreaking final address. “I’m sorry. I’m sorry that I must have given you so much cause to hate me.”

An exclusive source with ties to the national broadcaster tells New Idea that Stan’s sudden departure has left them scrambling for a replacement.