A veteran rugby league announcer has been dealt a fresh setback as the fallout from serious allegations against him continues to deepen.
Glenn Mintern, a long-time voice of game day across the NRL and a prominent figure in Australian sport, is now facing mounting consequences after multiple women accused him of sending them explicit messages and images over a number of years.
The Queensland-based media personality had already stepped back from public duties following the claims.
Now he has been hit by a corporate backlash, with several major brands publicly distancing themselves or cutting ties altogether.
The controversy erupted after allegations surfaced that Mintern had engaged in a pattern of inappropriate behaviour, including sending unsolicited intimate images to women.
He later acknowledged elements of the claims when responding to detailed questions.
Glenn Mintern (pictured) was a long-time ground announcer for the North Queensland Cowboys in the NRL
Mintern also had a range of other partnerships and sporting appointments during his career
Mintern stood down from his role at the Cowboys after allegations of misconduct towards women
‘In brief I can advise that many of the questions you have sent are factual and without denial,’ he said.
In a further statement, Mintern admitted the impact of his actions, saying: ‘It had never been my intention to hurt anyone, but I accept that I have.’
Despite his attempts to maintain links to various organisations, the situation escalated when companies Mintern claimed to represent moved quickly to reject any ongoing association.
Optus confirmed it had immediately severed ties with the announcer following the allegations.
‘Optus immediately terminated our contract and relationship with him,’ a spokesman said.
‘We have also instructed Mr Mintern to remove all references to Optus from his platforms.
‘Optus does not condone harassment or inappropriate behaviour of any kind, and we expect anyone associated with our brand to meet the highest standards of conduct.’
Other organisations followed suit.
Queensland Police confirmed that a report was made against Mintern, but was later withdrawn
A host of businesses and organisations have distanced themselves from Mintern
Snooze said Mintern was not an official ambassador and had no current involvement with the business, while Pickerings Auto Group also denied any association.
Ronald McDonald House North Australia confirmed he would no longer be involved in future activities, despite previously supporting the charity in a voluntary capacity.
The swift and coordinated distancing marks a significant escalation in the saga, which has already seen Mintern’s long-standing career in radio and live sport hosting come under intense scrutiny.
His résumé spans more than three decades, including roles at Townsville station 4TOFM, later rebranded as Triple M, before launching his own venture, GM Media, in 2020.
Beyond radio, he became a familiar face at major sporting events, including State of Origin fixtures, NRL and NRLW grand finals, and game-day hosting duties for the North Queensland Cowboys and WNBL side Townsville Fire.
Queensland Police previously confirmed a cyber harassment complaint had been made in 2025 in relation to an alleged incident, but the matter was later withdrawn after the complainant declined to provide a formal statement.
Mintern deactivated his professional social media and LinkedIn accounts, before briefly reactivating his Facebook page and listing a number of brands he claimed to represent. Those references have since been removed following media inquiries.
Mintern pointed to long-running struggles in his personal life, describing ongoing internal issues that he said had gone unresolved for years and ultimately contributed to his behaviour.
‘I would like to clearly state that at all times in my public role I believe I acted professionally … unfortunately my private life was far from that with my demons a constant part of my existence without that being confronted and dealt with.’
