Johns to host 'Footy Show' rival?

Matthew Johns has claimed that it is almost certain that he will return to sports presenting next year.

The Australian sportsman, who left The Footy Show earlier this year after a sex scandal, said that it is a "possibility" that he will host a show to rival his old Channel 9 series.

Since being named at the centre of the allegations, where a New Zealand woman said that she was left "traumatised" by group sex with John and his then teammates eight years ago, the retired footballer has set up a production company with John Singleton.

Talking about the scandal, Johns said: "One of the most difficult things was looking at the pain and embarrassment that I caused the people closest to me. It was my actions that caused it."

Johns recently turned down the opportunity to return to his old presenting job.