I have always wished the best for Karl Stefanovic. But if he’s selling racists, thugs and conspiracy theorists, I hope he fails | Hugh Riminton
By Hugh Riminton

When I first met Stefanovic he was immediately likable. How has his compass shifted so far that he platforms a man who stirs up terrorist attacks on mosques?

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/28/i-have-always-wished-the-best-for-karl-stefanovic-but-if-hes-selling-racists-thugs-and-conspiracy-theorists-i-hope-he-fails-ntwnfb

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How Australian hero Karl Stefanovic took a sharp turn to the right – and fell from TV stardom
By Amanda Meade Media correspondent

The former Today show host promised he’d ‘unleash the beast’ on his podcast. It has taken less than six months for the beast to overtake the polished star

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jun/27/how-australian-hero-karl-stefanovic-took-a-sharp-turn-to-the-right-and-fell-from-tv-stardom-ntwnfb

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Australian TV Host Karl Stefanovic Speaks Out After Exit From Nine Entertainment Over Tommy Robinson Podcast: ‘I’m Free, Truly Independent’

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/karl-stefanovic-speaks-out-nine-exit-tommy-robinson-1236791149/

Australian TV Host Karl Stefanovic Speaks Out After Exit From Nine Entertainment Over Tommy Robinson Podcast: ‘I’m Free, Truly Independent’
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https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/karl-stefanovic-speaks-out-nine-exit-tommy-robinson-1236791149/

Karl Stefanovic to leave Nine immediately after Today host’s podcast controversy
By Amanda Meade

Network says it was ‘no longer possible’ for Stefanovic to host Today, days after he interviewed far-right activist Tommy Robinson on independent podcast

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/26/karl-stefanovic-to-leave-nine-immediately-following-today-hosts-podcast-controversy

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2020 “An office relationship involving #NineEntertainment’s chief executive Hugh Marks has seen him #resign from his position but not before he secured a potential $2 million #bonus payment. Mr Marks, who was reportedly known as #HollywoodHugh” £

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2026 "Often we just build extra #platforms on top of what we already do and we don't actually transition, we just add,"

“he told Alan Kohler on the ABC's That's Business podcast. And that creates an #environment where our teams are stretched to do more because there are more platforms to occupy." Mr Marks acknowledged the #difficulty in moving away from much-loved #programs in favour of new #content.”

When #Auntie #ABC is catfished by a gold tooth Rat. 🐀 Meet Hollywood Hugh.🌟🤴

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