A Channel Nine anchor has delivered an emotional farewell to her colleague after she got brutally sacked following 18 years with the network.

Georgie Gardner delivered an emotional farewell to Amber Sherlock after the weather presenter got brutally sacked following 18 years with the Nine Network.

Gardner went off-script during her Wednesday evening bulletin to address Sherlock’s axing after she was notably absent from Monday night’s 6pm broadcast.

Her departure comes amid Channel Nine’s cost-cutting round of redundancies.

“Before we go tonight, we’d like to extend a farewell to our colleague Amber Sherlock,” Gardner said.

Georgie Gardner went off-script during her evening bulletin to farewell Amber Sherlock. Picture: Channel Nine
“For a number of years, Amber’s been a valued member of the news team, bringing us our daily weather reports.

“On behalf of Nine News I’d like to thank Amber for her contribution, and we wish her and her family all the very best.”

Sherlock – who became infamous for her on-air meltdown over a colleague’s white jacket – departed Nine after 18 years with no explanation.

She joined the network in 2007 as the Today Show’s business reporter, before moving into anchoring for Nine News Weekends, and later becoming Sydney’s weather presenter from 2011.

The 49-year-old was abruptly replaced by reporter Sophie Walsh.

Her exit comes as a dozen veteran newsreaders walk out the door at Nine amid a dramatic overhaul of its broadcast and streaming division.

Amber Sherlock departed Nine after 18 years with no explanation. Picture: Christian Gilles

Georgie Gardner regularly hosts Nine’s evening bulletin. Picture: Channel Nine
Newcastle NBN News presenter Gavin Morris didn’t have his contract renewed following a 16-year stint with Nine.

Morris joined NBN News in 2009, serving as a weather presenter before going on to become the co-host of the nightly 6pm bulletin in 2022.

Meanwhile, Adelaide newsreader Kate Collins was shown the door by Nine after 19 years at the helm.

Collins joined the network in 2006 as a reporter and moved into presenting weekend news the following year.

Nine’s staff were informed of the sweeping job changes on Monday morning, with some expected to learn this week that their roles have been made redundant.

A Nine spokesperson said the decision was made to reduce duplication, boost collaboration across Stan, Channel 9 and 9Now, and offset the challenges of a weakened advertising market.

“Our primary focus during the consultation is supporting these team members through access to our employee wellbeing provider, as well as exploring redeployment opportunities within the broader Nine Group,” the spokesperson told SkyNews.com.au.

“We have today commenced consultation with some team members, whose roles within Nine’s Streaming and Broadcast division are impacted by our new operating model.”