 In September 2010, Browne had made a comment on his show that Kenny "should go into a dark room with a gun and bottle of whiskey".Browne has since apologised for the remark, and said he would step aside as moderator of the TV3 three-way leaders' debate if Kenny agreed to take part.Responding to TV3's offer to replace Browne as moderator, Kenny stated that a clash in his schedule meant he was unable to take part in the debate.