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Insiders reveal the real story behind Karl Stefanovic, a monster of Nine’s own making
From ‘24-carat fuckwit' to 'boy-wonder', there's no shortage of opinions about the breakfast TV stalwart, and how his career went from strength, to strength, to scandal. The post Insiders reveal the real story behind Karl Stefanovic, a monster of Nine’s own making appeared first on Crikey.
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