Lawn mower boss shares scathing message for Peter Stefanovic after Sky News ... trends now
A lawn mowing boss has accused Sky News host Peter Stefanovic of ruining a champion fisherman's moment of glory after dredging up his dark past on live TV.
Keegan Payne, 19, made headlines across Australia last Sunday after hooking a barramundi worth $1million in Katherine, 317km south of Darwin.
His prized catch was part of a nine-year Million Dollar Fish angling competition.
However, his celebrations were cut short during a harsh interview with Stefanovic on Wednesday morning.
The Sky News host asked point-blank if there was any truth to rumours Keegan had once stolen an off-road vehicle and a quad bike from his ex-employer Bob Cavanagh.
In a stunning admission, Keegan said the allegation was true - and offered a sincere apology to his old boss.
The segment sparked outrage among viewers who demanded Stefanovic resign with the backlash prompting the Sky News host to issue a grovelling apology.
Mr Cavanagh told Daily Mail Australia on Sunday Keegan deserved the apology and that he held no ill will towards the former Cav's Mowing employee.
Mr Payne’s old Bob Cavanagh from Cav’s Mowing in the Northern Territory – revealed19-year-old Keegan Payne deserved an apology from Sky news journalist Peter Stefanovic
Peter Stefanovic has reached out to Mr Payne and his family directly apologise for the harsh interview
‘He’s a good kid who made a mistake,’ Mr Cavanagh said.
‘What was meant to be a celebartory moment was stolen from him. I'm glad he [Stefanovic] apologised to Keegan, he deserved that apology.’
Mr Cavanagh, who now lives in Queensland, said like Keegan, Stefanovic has likley learnt a valuable lesson.
'We all, we all make mistakes and I bet he regrets it,' he said.
'The fact that he's come out and apologized to Keegan and his family, I
