Karl Stefanovic’s two-decade career at Nine has come to an abrupt end, with the veteran television presenter exiting the network immediately following weeks of turmoil surrounding his independent podcast.
The Today host’s departure was confirmed on air on Friday morning after Nine and Stefanovic reached an agreement to bring forward his previously planned exit from the network.
In a statement released shortly afterwards, Nine said the pair had mutually agreed it was no longer workable for Stefanovic to continue hosting the breakfast program while producing his independent podcast.
“Nine Entertainment and Karl Stefanovic have agreed that it is no longer possible for him to continue hosting Today at the same time as his independent podcast,” the statement read.
“While Karl and Nine had previously agreed he would leave Today at the end of this year, they have subsequently decided he will leave the network immediately.”
Stefanovic’s departure follows intense scrutiny over his interview with far-right British activist Tommy Robinson, which triggered widespread backlash and sparked questions about his future with the network.
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