Karl Stefanovic won’t appear on Friday radio show with Eddie McGuire amid Tommy Robinson interview fallout

Karl Stefanovic will not appear on his scheduled Friday afternoon radio show with Eddie McGuire on ARN Media's Gold FM due to backlash from his podcast interview with UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson. The decision follows significant criticism and the potential for advertising boycotts, leading ARN Media to review Stefanovic's recently signed contract. Nine Entertainment, Stefanovic's employer for the "Today" show, is also reportedly considering ending its association with him, though official details of this separation have not yet been released. The "Long Weekend" show, which Stefanovic was set to co-host nationally, has been impacted by this controversy. The fallout highlights the sensitivity surrounding interviews with controversial figures and their potential effect on media partnerships and advertising revenue.