Dropped: Emma Freedman's departure from Nine is not a popular decision. Photo: Getty Images

Fans of the Weekend Today show have attacked Channel Nine for its decision to make 25-year-old presenter Emma Freedman redundant. 

Freedman was told her contract would not be renewed next month. 

Her father, the successful horse trainer Lee Freedman, criticised Nine on Twitter for what he called "a cost cutting measure."

"Wonder what they'll do to the ones with no talent?" he wrote. 

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His daughter, who presented the weather on Weekend Today as well as racing coverage, tweeted that her time at the network had been "a blast". She said she was looking forward to the next chapter of her life. 

Freedman fans questioned the wisdom of the redundancy decision online, citing her talent and sunny personality. Some said they would boycott the show. Others speculated Channel Seven would offer her a job. 

Nine said it would not replace Freedman with outside talent.