Is this the demise or rise of Karl Stefanovic?
Jun 26, 2026 •
Karl Stefanovic has spent decades as one of the most recognisable faces on Australian television.
A household name from the largely inoffensive world of breakfast television.
Now, that multi-million dollar career at Nine is officially over, after Stefanovic published an interview with Tommy Robinson, a British far-right activist with a long criminal history, who has built a large following based on hate-driven rhetoric towards Muslims, immigrants, the changing face of Britain; and on the claim that he’s being silenced by the establishment.
But the fall out from the podcast, including his split with Nine, may have worked in Stefanovic’s favour as he tries to forge a new career in outrage podcasting.
Today, Crikey’s media reporter Daanyal Saeed on Karl Stefanovic, the interview that ended his time at nine, and the audience he may have been chasing all along.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
Is this the demise or rise of Karl Stefanovic?
1962 • Jun 26, 2026
Is this the demise or rise of Karl Stefanovic?
Karl Stefanovic has spent decades as one of the most recognisable faces on Australian television.
A household name from the largely inoffensive world of breakfast television.
Now, that multi-million dollar career at Nine is officially over, after Stefanovic published an interview with Tommy Robinson, a British far-right activist with a long criminal history, who has built a large following based on hate-driven rhetoric towards Muslims, immigrants, the changing face of Britain; and on the claim that he’s being silenced by the establishment.
But the fall out from the podcast, including his split with Nine, may have worked in Stefanovic’s favour as he tries to forge a new career in outrage podcasting.
Today, Crikey’s media reporter Daanyal Saeed on Karl Stefanovic, the interview that ended his time at nine, and the audience he may have been chasing all along.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
Guest: Crikey media reporter Daanyal Saeed
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