Former Triple M radio star Marty Sheargold makes big career announcement after quitting show following Matildas outburst

The media personality, who parted ways with the radio platform following backlash over comments he made about the Matildas, announced he would be taking to the stage at St Kilda’s Palais Theatre to kick off an Australian tour.

Dubbed The Red Card Show, Marty’s stand-up gig is heading to Melbourne on March 28 in 2026, according to the Palais’ website and Instagram page.

The 54-year-old will also be ticking off shows in Geelong in December, and then Warnambool and Bendigo in February, with a slew of gigs in Sydney, Noosa, and Perth too. 

‘As much as I’ve been trying to embrace early retirement – I’m bored sh*tless so I’m going to be the 54-year-old man that I am,’ Marty said in the tour announcement. 

‘Fun, sexy, charming and humble. Let’s share moments and memories from my life.’

The tour will bring Marty’s unfiltered opinion to audiences across Australia and will see the crude comedian take aim at everything ‘from modern madness to middle-age misfires.’

It comes after Marty was booted from Triple M earlier this year following his sexist outburst about the Australian women’s national soccer team.

The actor was speaking on The Marty Sheargold Show hours after the Matildas had been defeated 2-1 by the USA in the SheBelieves Cup.

Fellow show host Troy Ellis brought up the topic and Sheargold gave his two cents on the national team.

‘There’s something wrong with the Matildas,’ he said.

‘They had that wonderful tournament out here [2023 FIFA World Cup] where we all fell in love with them, even though they didn’t make the quarters.

‘You know what they remind me of? Year 10 girls… All the infighting and all the friendship issues, ‘the coach hates me and I hate bloody training, and Michelle’s being a b***h’.

‘Now I’m sorry to undermine the whole sport, but that’s what I think of it so you can stick it up your a***.’

The conversation then moved to Australia hosting the women’s Asian Cup next year.

‘Oh god. The Asian Cup,’ Sheargold said.

‘I’d rather hammer a nail through the head of my p***s than watch that. Got any men’s sport?’

In the wake of the controversy, Southern Cross Austereo revealed they had ‘mutually agreed’ to part ways with Sheargold.

‘Southern Cross Austereo takes its responsibility to listeners, shareholders, and clients seriously, and its programming should align with the standards and expectations of its audience,’ SCA’s chief content officer Dave Cameron said.

‘Right now, it’s clear this is a moment for reflection and review. Triple M and the wider SCA network will continue to take all necessary steps to support staff.

‘A new Drive show will be announced in due course. Triple M acknowledges Marty’s contribution over the past four years, and we wish him well for the future.’

Sheargold released a statement on his exit from the radio network, adding an apology to the Matildas for his ‘sexist’ remarks.

‘Having mutually agreed to part ways with the Triple M Network, I fully understand the gravity of my comments,’ he said.

‘I’d like to sincerely apologise to the Matildas and the broader organisation. I would also like to thank my immediate team for their hard work and apologise for the situation they now find themselves in.’