Paul Henry was out the door before he let rip, former Mediaworks news chief saysCHRIS SKELTON / FAIRFAX NZ Paul Henry looks set to leave the TV3 breakfast show bearing his name, with Duncan Garner rumoured as a replacement. Former Mediaworks news chief Mark Jennings has described Paul Henry as a "broadcasting genius," saying his departure would cause major angst at TV3. Sources have suggested that TV3's Paul Henry will leave his popular breakfast show. Henry's recent foray into controversy - making lewd comments about a woman dining at neighbouring table during a newspaper interview - was a "career kamikaze act", former Mediaworks news chief Mark Jennings wrote for The Spinoff. READ MORE:* Paul Henry rumoured to be leaving, Duncan Garner the rising star for TV3* Mediaworks publicist facing disciplinary action, while Paul Henry in the clear?

Source: Stuff November 07, 2016 09:56 UTC