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Nine considers Karl Stefanovic’s future after podcast with UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson

The Guardian - Media · Amanda Meade and Nick Visser · last updated

Company says it is taking the matter seriously after Today show host filmed himself walking down a London street with his arm slung around Robinson

Nine Entertainment executives are meeting to consider the future of Channel Nine’s highest paid presenter, Karl Stefanovic, after the Today show co-host published and then quickly deleted an interview with UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson.

Stefanovic, who is on leave from Today this week, filmed himself walking down a London street with his arm slung around Robinson, who has spearheaded recent nationalist demonstrations in the UK.

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