# Exactly why did Channel 9 sack Karl Stefanovic? | MEDIA McKNIGHT

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Podcast: [McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mcknight-tonight-media-mcknight-487884)
Published: 2026-07-01T02:12:48+00:00
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## Resource

Karl Stefanovic is out at Channel 9 — but the network still hasn't given a straight answer as to why. Was it the podcast interviews? The #KancelKarl campaign? Or something else entirely? Rob McKnight breaks down Nine's statements, Fiona Dear's email to staff, and what it means for the future of TODAY. Plus this week: Anthony Portelli's My Reno Rules misses its window for a second season, the ACCC takes Amazon to court over Prime Video's surprise ad rollout, Waitress the Musical cancels its Sydney run despite star power, and Dan Barrett from 'Always Be Watching' joins to break down whether microdramas are the next big thing or a bubble about to burst. Here is the TODAY show article Rob talks about: https://tvblackbox.com.au/page/2019/11/06/2019-11-6-opinion-karl-ali-and-a-complete-format-change-today-2020/ - Karl Stefanovic sacked — what Nine isn't saying - My Reno Rules misses its window - ACCC takes on Amazon Prime Video ads - Waitress the Musical cancelled - Microdramas: trend or flop? w/ Dan Barrett - Viewer question 📰 Media McKnight drops every Tuesday. Subscribe for more media analysis, interviews and opinion. #MediaMcKnight #KarlStefanovic #Channel9 #TODAYShow #KancelKarl #TVRatings #AmazonPrime #ACCC #MyRenoRules #Channel7 #StreamingNews #Microdramas #AustralianMedia #TVNews #MediaIndustry #RobMcKnight Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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