Ricki-Lee Coulter: "Sacking was a shock"

Ricki-Lee Coulter has spoken out about her "shock" at being sacked by Nova radio earlier this month.

The Australian singer was axed by Nova despite being nominated for 'Best Newcomer' at the country's radio awards.

Speaking to Australia's Daily Telegraph, Coulter said: "Nobody wants to feel unwanted, so when something like that happens you do feel a bit upset.

"We were negotiating for next year, but then that stopped and I was told. At that stage I was half expecting it, but there's still a bit of shock, it's a bit upsetting, but it is what it is."

Coulter added that she will not be attending the radio awards despite her nomination, and that she was never given a specific reason for her axe.

The presenter will be replaced at the station by Katie 'Monty' Diamond.