Karl Stefanovic, one of Australia’s most famous television hosts, is reportedly being considered for termination by his employer after he hosted British anti-immigration activist Tommy Robinson on his podcast.

Nine Network’s patience ran out with Karl Stefanovic as his embrace of far-right figures grew – but did the breakfast host plan his lucrative exit all along, asks Nathanael Cooper.

Meanwhile Stefanovic was posting a jaunty video to YouTube, celebrating his freedom and clicking his heels.