Controversial ex-Footy Show host Sam Newman says he's 'considering' running for Melbourne's Lord Mayor after being approached by a Liberal official
- Sam Newman said he is considering joining race to be Melbourne Lord Mayor
- The former Footy Show host left Channel Nine in June after 35 years at network
- He now claims he was approached about running to become the city's mayor
Controversial media personality Sam Newman is considering joining the race to become Melbourne's Lord Mayor, saying a Liberal official has urged him to put his hand up.
The former Footy Show host left Channel Nine in June after a 35-year partnership with the network, saying at the time it was a 'mutual decision'.
Now, the 74-year-old claims he has been approached about running to become the Victorian capital's Lord Mayor.
Controversial media personality Sam Newman is considering joining the race to become Melbourne's Lord Mayor after he was approached by a Liberal official
'I'm considering, considering it,' Newman told the Herald Sun.
'I had someone ask me from an official position, who is part of the Liberal government. Never rule out anything.'
The Geelong great ran for mayor in 2018 but was forced to withdraw from the race as he was overseas at the US Masters at the time.
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He earlier told co-host Don Scott on his You Cannot Be Serious podcast he had not made a decision on running for the job.
But he said last time he ran he had five things he was interested in changing.
'One was graffiti, one was homelessness, one was speed limits, one was security and the other one was bicycle, city and the traffic,' the 74-year-old said.
The former Footy Show host left Channel Nine in June after a 35-year partnership with the network, claiming it was a 'mutual decision'
