Jul 1, 2026 – 8.56pmKarl Stefanovic has choked back tears as he reflected on his career and ultimate departure from the Today show after a controversial podcast interview with right-wing British agitator Tommy Robinson prompted the Nine Network to end his contract early.In an interview for his own podcast with British journalist Piers Morgan, recorded hours after he learned he would be leaving, Stefanovic reacted to being let go by Nine in a mutually agreed exit.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles