Veteran Seven reporter Robert Ovadia is being investigated by the network’s management over allegations of “inappropriate conduct” towards a woman.
A network spokeswoman on Friday said Mr Ovadia – who has worked for Seven for more than 20 years – was “on leave.”
“Seven is conducting an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behaviour by Robert Ovadia,” the spokeswoman confirmed.
The two-time Walkley winner is a veteran on-air talent with the network, currently working as an investigative reporter and fill-in presenter in the Sydney newsroom.
The Seven spokeswoman did not elaborate on the details surrounding the alleged inappropriate conduct concerning Mr Ovadia.
In his own statement, Mr Ovadia said he would defend the “malicious” allegations.
“Seven has told me no current or former colleague has made any complaint against me,” he said in a statement to the ABC.
“As far as I am aware, I have not been stood down by the company.
“Any suggestion I have behaved inappropriately at any time is false, malicious and will be defended.”