Seven does not confirm Llewellyn to return to Sunday Night

Seven Network has issued a statement on Sunday Night Producer Mark Llewellyn which indicates he is taking extended leave, following a recent alleged altercation, but does not confirm his return to the programme:

Sunday Night executive producer Mark Llewellyn is taking an extended period of leave.

In 2015, Mark will return to the Network in an executive producer role working on prime time programming.

Mark is the founding executive producer on Sunday Night, which first aired in 2009, and will this season celebrate its 200th edition.

Sunday Night returns for its 7th season early in 2015.

Earlier today it was reported Ross Coulthart had departed the show after six years.