Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is an anti-Islamic, far-right political activist well known in the UK and Europe

Channel Nine TV presenter also calls former UK prime minister Keir Starmer a ‘wanker’ in teaser for interview with Robinson

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson praised Pauline Hanson in the interview with Nine Network star Karl Stefanovic, who said he admired Robinson’s “tenacity” and “courage”.

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson praised Pauline Hanson in the interview with Nine Network star Karl Stefanovic, who said he admired Robinson’s “tenacity” and “courage”.

The Nine presenter’s controversial podcast interview with Tommy Robinson disappeared just 12 hours after going live. Sources said it was not removed by tech platforms.

Stefanovic’s controversial interview with British anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson has been pulled.

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

The far-right activist has a large following, a string of criminal convictions and friends in surprising places – from Washington to the Kremlin.

The decision clears the way for a major shake-up of breakfast television, but also risks attracting the ire of the presenter’s new army of conservative backers.

Today show host Karl Stefanovic is expected to leave Channel Nine after a podcast interview with British far-right figure Tommy Robinson, Nine Newspapers is reporting.

Tommy Robinson, whose interview cost Karl Stefanovic his career with Nine, has long been a key leader in Britain’s far right.

Nine executives held crisis talks on Wednesday over Karl Stefanovic’s future.

Nine Entertainment is expected to sever ties with the Today show host but is yet to make details of the separation public

Stefanovic has featured several polarising figures on his independently-launched podcast

Australian broadcaster Karl Stefanovich is reportedly facing termination by his employer for a podcast interviewing activist Tommy Robinson.

Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is an anti-Islamic, far-right political activist well known in the UK and Europe