The highs and lows of Karl Stefanovic's 20 years with the Today show

Karl Stefanovic’s 20 years as host of Channel Nine’s Today show are reportedly nearing an end following negotiations for his departure, with crisis meetings held at Nine’s Sydney headquarters. The outlet cited fallout from an interview for Stefanovic’s independent podcast, The Karl Stefanovic Show, recorded with Tommy Robinson, a polarizing anti-immigration figure who co-founded the far-right English Defence League. During the episode, Robinson claimed Australia’s traditional values were under threat; Stefanovic did not explicitly endorse the views but said he admired Robinson’s “courage,” and the interview was not challenged during the conversation. The episode was removed from podcast platforms hours after filming, then reshared in full by Pauline Hanson of One Nation. Nine said it had no involvement in guest selection or editorial processes but was taking the matter seriously. The article also reviews his career milestones and earlier controversies, including the “Ubergate” saga.