BREAKING: Karl Stefanovic Breaks His Silence After Being Dumped By Nine
6/25/20264 min
In a move that has rocked the Australian media landscape, Channel Nine has called time on star broadcaster Karl Stefanovic's career with the network, effective immediately.
We're unpacking the fallout after the veteran journalist was dumped from the Today show following a highly controversial interview on his independent podcast with British far-right activist Tommy Robinson.
We look at the deleted episode that triggered crisis talks, the network's sudden exit statement, and how Pauline Hanson got involved.
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Taylor Strano· Host0:40
[upbeat music] [upbeat music] Hey, I'm Taylor Strano with you for a quickie news update. And just like that, Nine has called time on star broadcaster Karl Stefanovic's duties with the network. The veteran journo has been dumped by Nine after his podcast interview with a controversial anti-Islam activist sparked widespread outrage. The network confirmed on Friday morning Stefanovic has left its flagship breakfast program Today effective immediately. The news was first confirmed to audiences by the Today Show hosts.
Speaker 3· Soundbite1:14
Welcome back. You are watching Today. And look, we know there has been a lot of speculation about Karl's future with the show. Uh, this morning we wanted to inform you that Karl will not be returning to the Today Show or to Nine.
Speaker 4· Soundbite1:25
Yeah, look, a- a- as you know, he's been pursuing a podcast project independently of Nine for