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Rumours swirl Karl Stefanovic was ‘interviewed by management’ over his role in Adrian Portelli scandal that saw Alex Cullen axed by network: ‘He gets away with murder’

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The rumors are turning that Karl Stefanovic (in the photo) was questioned about his role in the Alex Cullen and Adrian Portelli scandal

They circulate rumors that Karl Stefanovic was interrogated for his participation in the Adrian Portelli scandal.

Today’s presenter, Alex Cullen, was eliminated from the network on Friday after he accepted $ 50,000 of the block billionaire.

Stefanovic, 50, was also ‘interviewed by management’ on the matter after he joked that he and Cullen could divide the cash prize, according to News.com.au.

Privileged information told Karl publication, it has been allowed to “escape with murder”, also known as doing things in which most people would be punished during their time on the network.

“CEO and successive executives ungrateful and is forgiven by the things with which others simply do not come out with their own,” they added.

Channel nine refused to comment when he was contacted by Daily Mail Australia.

The rumors are turning that Karl Stefanovic (in the photo) was questioned about his role in the Alex Cullen and Adrian Portelli scandal

Stefanovic has had its fair part of dramas over the years, including the ‘Ubergate’ scandal in 2018.

At that time, the presenter and his brother Peter were trapped having a scandalous conversation in the back of an Uber, only months before being removed from the Today’s show.

An Uber driver who transported Peter revealed details of a conversation that the television journalist had while on speaker with Karl.

After selling his story to New Idea magazine, the driver revealed that Karl had been criticizing his former Georgie Gardner coanfrerion today during the private conversation.

On Friday morning, Stefanovic announced that Cullen had left the network live in the air on Friday morning.

“As most of you are aware, our colleague Alex Cullen has not been in the air with us last week,” Stefanovic told the spectators.

‘There have been generalized reports about the circumstances surrounding this, what I can say is that last night, Alex and Nine agreed that he would end the network.

‘Alex, of course, has been part of the family today for five years, is always ready with a smile and a laugh and without hesitation to speak for all of us here, we can say that we will miss it terribly, that is surely.

Today's presenter, Alex Cullen, was eliminated from the network after he accepted $ 50,000 from the Adrian block billionaire (in the photo)

Today’s presenter, Alex Cullen, was eliminated from the network after he accepted $ 50,000 from the Adrian block billionaire (in the photo)

“Alex is an excellent man, what you see is what you get and he has been a great partner for all of us during these years and we wish Alex, his wife Bonnie and his beautiful children the best for the future.”

A nine spokesman told Daily Mail Australia: “Nine has agreed with today’s presenter and journalist Alex Cullen who will end the network after a review in a recent incident.”

The scandal began when Portelli had tired of his nickname for a long time .

The block entrepreneur registered what seemed to be a bank transfer of $ 50,000 to the presenter on Instagram.

Accept cash, gifts or benefits to undermine journalistic independence and incorrect a journalistic position for personal benefit, are infractions of the Code of Ethics of Journalism, as defined by the Union of the Entertainment Alliance and Media Arts.

The poorly advised trick led to cullen to be suspended for nine and did not appear in the program while the network investigated the payment. The sum has been donated to the beneficial organization by Portelli.

Daily Mail Australia has contacted Adrian Portelli to comment.

During his absence of the Today program, Cullen has been replaced by Clint, who reports live from Melbourne for Nine coverage of the Australian Open tennis.

Karl made the announcement that Cullen (in the photo) had left the live network in the air on Friday morning

Karl made the announcement that Cullen (in the photo) had left the live network in the air on Friday morning

The separation of Nine’s forms with Cullen continued despite the statement of Portelli that Cullen intended that the money be paid to charity all the time.

Portelli posted $ 25,000 payments made in his name both the Salvation Army and the RSPCA.

“Alex Cullen … on behalf of you, friend, $ 25,000 for the Salvation Army and $ 25,000 for the RSPCA,” Portelli wrote on Instagram.

‘I have remained quite silent about what was developed with Alex, but even before he heard of CH9, we had a conversation in which he expressed his desire to donate the money.

‘That says a lot about his character. Alex, you are an absolute gentleman.

‘If Ch9 lets you go (although I really hope they don’t!), I would be more than happy to collaborate with you in something. True class, friend!

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