Nine has denied reports the network is considering rescinding Karl Stefanovic’s Logie nomination for the Ray Martin Award for Most Popular News or Public Affairs Presenter.Stefanovic, 51, dominated headlines this week when he left the network following his controversial interview with far-right activist Tommy Robinson.Now, a report made on Friday by the Herald Sun has suggested Nine may be about to withdraw their former Today star from his Logie nod – but a spokesperson for the network has told Daily Mail ‘the claim is incorrect’. Other nominees for the award include Today’s Sarah Abo, A Current Affair’s Ally Langdon, 7News’ Michael Usher, 7:30 Report’s Sarah Ferguson, and Insiders’ David Speers.Stefanovic is a multi-time nominee at the Logies, and previously won the Gold Logie and the Silver Logie for Most Popular Presenter at the 2011 awards.Daily Mail has also contacted Stefanovic for comment. Nine has denied reports the network is considering rescinding Karl Stefanovic’s, 51, Logie nomination for the Ray Martin Award for Most Popular News or Public Affairs Presenter. Pictured with wife Jasmine YarbroughOn Friday, Stefanovic declared ‘I am free’ in a video to fans after it was announced live on air that he has left the Today show and Channel Nine following the fallout from his controversial interview with Robinson.His co-host Abo, meanwhile, broke down in tears as she announced the news on Friday morning’s Today show.Abo wept as she said: ‘Look, we know there has been a lot of speculation about Karl’s future with the show. ‘Today we wanted to inform you that Karl will not be returning to the Today show or to Nine.’Fill-in host Tom Steinfort said it was ‘no longer possible’ for Stefanovic to work on both the breakfast show and his podcast, The Karl Stefanovic Show.’As you know, he’s been pursuing a podcast project independently of Nine for the past few months, and it’s been decided he’ll be injecting all of his energy and attention into that, as doing both is no longer possible,’ he said.Stefanovic is reportedly talking to lawyers about pursuing Channel Nine for wrongful dismissal following his departure from the network.Insiders have told news.com.au that he hopes to take a leaf out of Kyle Sandilands’ book by suing his former employer for the balance of his contract – and possibly also for reputational damage.Join the discussionShould controversial interviews cost presenters their careers and award nominations?What’s your view? A report made on Friday by the Herald Sun has suggested Nine may be about to withdraw their former Today star from his Logie nod – but a spokesperson for the network has told Daily Mail ‘the claim is incorrect’ Stefanovic is a multi-time nominee at the Logies, and previously won the Gold Logie and the Silver Logie for Most Popular Presenter at the 2011 awardsThe TV star, who has been a Nine stalwart for more than 25 years, had between $1 million and $1.5 million, and six months, left to be paid on his 12 month contract.Sandilands previously made a bid to take legal action against his former employer Australian Radio Network (ARN) during a separate contract standoff, after tensions escalated over his long-running radio deal.At the time, the radio host was reportedly considering an $80 million claim for the value of his contract after discussions around his position and future direction at the network broke down.Sandilands was said to be considering a claim over the value of his contract after discussions around his position and future direction at the network broke down.Legal letters were exchanged, and for a brief period it was understood he was prepared to pursue damages for what he believed was the remaining value of his agreement, as well as the manner in which negotiations had unfolded.However, the matter never progressed to a full court battle. Instead, both sides ultimately reached a confidential commercial settlement, allowing Sandilands to continue his broadcasting career without prolonged litigation or further public escalation.Meanwhile, in a statement to Daily Mail, Channel Nine said they agreed with Stefanovic that he should leave the show ‘immediately’.’Nine Entertainment and Karl Stefanovic have agreed that it is no longer possible for him to continue hosting Today at the same time as his independent podcast,’ they said. Stefanovic has dominated headlines this week when he exited the network following his controversial interview with far-right activist Tommy Robinson ‘While Karl and Nine had previously agreed he would leave Today at the end of this year, they have subsequently decided he will leave the Network immediately.’Stefanovic was set to resign from Nine following late-night talks on Wednesday with the network over his interview with Robinson.He uploaded a controversial chat with the British far-right activist to his YouTube channel podcast, The Karl Stefanovic Show, on Tuesday, only to delete it hours later after facing widespread backlash.Stefanovic, who is on two weeks’ leave in London, was told the network ‘wanted to part ways’.