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would end. Kelly said that UTV were unhappy with the show airing in the 9pm slot, as UTV had to opt out of ITV's network schedule. Instead of moving the show to a new different timeslot, UTV took the decision to axe it completely. The final episode of
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first broke. Particular attention was paid to comments Savile made to Kelly that were interpreted as clues to Savile's history as a predatory sex offender.
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reporter, but left the station quickly after being blacklisted by the
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for Ulster Television. He also presented a radio show called
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Belfast Telegraph: "Friday night comeback for TV host Gerry"
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