Stefanovic Launches $8.99 Monthly Club Karlos Tier
The paid membership tier arrives after the podcast's six-week hiatus and Stefanovic's buyout of producer Keshnee Kemp's stake.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Television
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Karl Stefanovic has launched an $8.99 monthly subscription tier for his Club Karlos YouTube podcast, offering members-only videos, shout-outs, loyalty badges and themed emojis. The move follows Stefanovic's buyout of Keshnee Kemp's 45% stake in the podcast after a court dispute.
Why it matters
The launch shows how a high-profile presenter is turning an independent audio-video show into a direct paid product after leaving mainstream commercial television. It also reflects the uncertainty around the podcast's future during its feud-related hiatus.
The channel has accumulated close to 28 million viewers across more than 500 videos and 229,000 unpaid subscribers, with the new paid tier priced at $8.99 per month. Subscriber uptake for the paid tier has not been disclosed.
The players
Karl Stefanovic
Former Today anchor and television presenter who hosts the Club Karlos YouTube podcast.
Keshnee Kemp
Podcast producer who previously held a 45% stake in the Club Karlos podcast.
Nine
Australian commercial media company that sacked Stefanovic as Today anchor in June 2026.
ARN
Australian radio network that cancelled a five-month contract with Stefanovic after two weeks.
The details
Club Karlos membership includes members-only videos, shout-outs, loyalty badges, custom member badges and Karlos-themed emojis. Stefanovic bought out Kemp's stake for an undisclosed sum after a court dispute, and Kemp's suit to block her removal as a company director was dropped before the podcast relaunched.
Timeline
25 January 2026: The podcast launched on YouTube.
June 2026: Nine sacked Stefanovic as Today anchor.
August to mid-September 2026: The podcast went silent with no official reason given.
November 2026: The Club Karlos subscription tier launched.
Industry Dynamics
The launch follows Nine's June decision to sack Stefanovic as Today anchor and ARN's cancellation of a five-month radio contract after two weeks, showing presenters increasingly moving to subscription platforms when conventional network deals fall away. It places Club Karlos within a wider shift in which Australian talent build direct audiences outside commercial television.
Viewers who want the members-only videos, shout-outs and badges must pay $8.99 per month, while the main channel content remains free on YouTube. The paid tier changes how and where fans can access Stefanovic's extended content.
The takeaway
Fans who want the extra Club Karlos content will need to decide whether a monthly subscription is worth it, while the free channel continues to offer the bulk of the podcast's episodes.
Further reading
Explore more Television coverage to see how Australian presenters are shifting from network work to independent platforms.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Mumbrella.
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