what happened to neil crompton

Neil Crompton appears to have been removed from his full-time Supercars commentary role as part of a broadcast overhaul in 2026, though reports say he may still be used in a limited capacity for selected events.

Quick Scoop

The latest reporting says Crompton was told late in 2025 that he would no longer be part of the live broadcasts, prompting a strong fan reaction and petitions in support of his return.

What changed

• Supercars is reportedly reshaping its broadcast team for 2026.

• Crompton said he is not retiring, and that he still intends to stay involved in motorsport in some form.

• Fan backlash has centered on the idea that his voice has been closely tied to the sport for decades.

Background

This is not the first major health-related headline around Crompton; earlier reporting in 2021 covered a frightening cancer battle and surgery, after which he returned to broadcasting.

Bottom line

So, the short answer is: he has not “disappeared” or retired, but he has reportedly been sidelined from his long-running full-time Supercars commentary job in 2026.

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