Nine refuse to deny Today host Karl Stefanovic is 'in secret talks' to be the network's new CEO
4 years, 4 months ago

Nine refuse to deny Today host Karl Stefanovic is 'in secret talks' to be the network's new CEO

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Channel Nine is yet to appoint a new CEO following the shock resignation of Hugh Marks earlier this month. Scroll down for video Far-fetched: Channel Nine is staying silent on rumours Today host Karl Stefanovic is 'in secret talks' to be the network's new CEO after Hugh Marks' shock resignation earlier this month Betting agency Sportsbet originally tipped Karl as an unlikely candidate to replace Mr Marks with long odds of $45. Stepping down: Hugh Marks quit Nine earlier this month after his own newspaper revealed his romance with a former employee The businessman told his staff he was leaving the company after five years in the top job via an email on Saturday, November 14. In his resignation email, Mr Marks did not outline why he was quitting the media organisation, which owns Channel Nine and former Fairfax Newspapers the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.

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Television star Karl Stefanovic gets headhunted for a VERY surprising new job with Channel Nine
1 month ago

Television star Karl Stefanovic gets headhunted for a VERY surprising new job with Channel Nine

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NRL supremo Peter V'landys has revealed that he wants Today Show star Karl Stefanovic to have his own rugby league TV show on Channel 9. NRL boss Peter V'landys has revealed that he wants Today Show star Karl Stefanovic to have his own rugby league TV show on Channel 9 V'landys says he will talk to Nine about potentially organising …

Former Nine Entertainment boss Hugh Marks to take the helm of the ABC
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Former Nine Entertainment boss Hugh Marks to take the helm of the ABC

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Former Nine Entertainment chief executive Hugh Marks has been appointed as the new managing director of the ABC and has signalled the national broadcaster will need to "make choices" about its priorities to maintain the quality of its news and programs. Mr Williams said the new managing director would bring "a strong history of innovation in online delivery" to the …

Controversies at Nine 'remain a shock' to former chief Hugh Marks ahead of taking on ABC managing director role
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Controversies at Nine 'remain a shock' to former chief Hugh Marks ahead of taking on ABC managing director role

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Allegations of workplace misconduct under his leadership at Nine Entertainment "remain a shock" to former chief executive Hugh Marks as he prepares to take on the top job at the ABC. Former Nine boss appointed ABC's new managing director Photo shows Hugh Marks, Nine Entertainment chief executive Former Nine Entertainment chief executive Hugh Marks has been appointed as the new …

Today's Karl Stefanovic 'thinking about his future' at Channel Nine as rival network bloodbath unfolds
10 months, 1 week ago

Today's Karl Stefanovic 'thinking about his future' at Channel Nine as rival network bloodbath unfolds

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Channel Nine's Karl Stefanovic is keeping a keen eye on the drama unfolding at rival network Seven, according to a new report. It comes after Channel Seven's staffing bloodbath took a twist last week, days after reports claimed Mark Ferguson will be 'shafted' as the weeknight newsreader. Today lags in the ratings behind Sunrise,' an alleged insider told the publication …

Today Show host Karl Stefanovic DENIES rumours he's departing the breakfast show
2 years, 11 months ago

Today Show host Karl Stefanovic DENIES rumours he's departing the breakfast show

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Today Show host Karl Stefanovic has denied rumours he's departing Channel Nine's breakfast show. On Monday, Woman's Day claimed Karl could be preparing to step up into a new role two years after returning to the show. Denied: Today Show host Karl Stefanovic has DENIED rumours he's departing the breakfast show and preparing to step up into a new role …

Claims Lisa Wilkinson was making MORE money than co-host Karl Stefanovic
3 years, 5 months ago

Claims Lisa Wilkinson was making MORE money than co-host Karl Stefanovic

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Lisa Wilkinson was making money money than her Today show co-host Karl Stefanovic at one stage, an explosive new report claims. Claims: Lisa Wilkinson was making money money than her Today show co-host Karl Stefanovic at one stage, an explosive new report claims. Lisa left Channel Nine's Today show back in October 2017 after a reported gender pay gap dispute. …

Karl Stefanovic is a no-show on Today amid Lisa Wilkinson's tell-all memoir
3 years, 5 months ago

Karl Stefanovic is a no-show on Today amid Lisa Wilkinson's tell-all memoir

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Today host Karl Stefanovic has taken the day off work as his former co-anchor Lisa Wilkinson continues to make bombshell claims about her departure from Nine in 2017. Gone to ground: Today host Karl Stefanovic has taken the day off work as his former co-anchor Lisa Wilkinson continues to make bombshell claims about her departure from Nine in 2017 His …

Australian media magnate quits as CEO of Channel Nine after his newspaper revealed romance
4 years, 4 months ago

Australian media magnate quits as CEO of Channel Nine after his newspaper revealed romance

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Australian media magnate Hugh Marks has quit as CEO of Channel Nine after his own newspaper revealed his romance with an ex-employee. It comes after the Sydney Morning Herald published an article claiming he was in a relationship with Nine's former managing director of commercial Alexi Baker. Nine CEO Hugh Marks has announced his shock resignation in an email to …

Tom Stefanovic raises eyebrows as he appears on brother Karl Stefanovic's rival network Seven
4 years, 7 months ago

Tom Stefanovic raises eyebrows as he appears on brother Karl Stefanovic's rival network Seven

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His brother Karl Stefanovic is a longtime star at Channel Nine and the co-host of the Today show. Pictured: Karl Stefanovic and Allison Langdon on the Today show Jenna's parents also appeared in the segment, which was filmed at their almond milk farm in Wynangan, New South Wales. Tom and his wife, Jenna Dinicola, appeared on The Morning Show to …

Today show host Karl Stefanovic's '$2.5million-a-year salary HALVED
4 years, 7 months ago

Today show host Karl Stefanovic's '$2.5million-a-year salary HALVED

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Today show host Karl Stefanovic has reportedly struggled to hold on to his huge pay cheque due to COVID-19 cutbacks. Paycheck: Today show host Karl Stefanovic's '$2.5million-a-year salary has reportedly been halved as he renews his contract with Channel Nine for another three years' amid COVID-19 cutbacks However, his agent Mark Morrissey has negotiated a pay rise to $2million-a-year if …

Today star Karl Stefanovic signs a new contract with Channel Nine
4 years, 7 months ago

Today star Karl Stefanovic signs a new contract with Channel Nine

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Karl Stefanovic has signed a new contract to stay on with Channel Nine. REVEALED: Today star Karl Stefanovic has signed a new contract with Channel Nine. On Saturday, The Sydney Morning Herald's Private Sydney reported that Karl signed a new contract and that the lineup of the Today show is staying the same, but Karl's pay packet amid COVID-19 is …

Karl Stefanovic set to appear on 6NEWS - a channel run by Melbourne Year 7 student Leo Puglisi
4 years, 7 months ago

Karl Stefanovic set to appear on 6NEWS - a channel run by Melbourne Year 7 student Leo Puglisi

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Karl Stefanovic took on a different kind of news bulletin on Sunday night. The Today show host was a special guest on 6NEWS, a YouTube channel run by Melbourne based Year 7 student Leo Puglisi. The Today show host was a special guest on 6NEWS, a YouTube channel run by Melbourne based Year 7 student Leo Puglisi Karl acted as …

Karl Stefanovic to return to Nine Network's Today Show amid reports
5 years, 4 months ago

Karl Stefanovic to return to Nine Network's Today Show amid reports

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A Nine Entertainment-owned paper has confirmed Karl Stefanovic is set to return to the network's Today show and appear alongside 60 Minutes reporter Allison Langdon. Stefanovic will reportedly take a massive pay cut of hundreds of thousands of his dollars from his current $2million salary and lead a new-look team replacing current hosts Georgie Gardner and Deb Knight. Stefanovic will …

The REAL reason fan favourite Karl Stefanovic won't return as host of Today
5 years, 5 months ago

The REAL reason fan favourite Karl Stefanovic won't return as host of Today

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Despite ongoing reports, Channel Nine has confirmed Karl Stefanovic won't be returning as host of the embattled Today show - despite his cocky claims that he's the network's 'lucky charm'. False claims: Channel Nine has confirmed Karl Stefanovic won't be returning as host of the embattled Today show, despite his claims he's the network's 'lucky charm'. Lifestyle on Friday, Channel …

Channel Nine's Today show delivers its lowest ratings
5 years, 5 months ago

Channel Nine's Today show delivers its lowest ratings

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The Today show introduced a new lineup following Karl Stefanovic's departure from the network after 15 years. Channel Nine's Today show has delivered its lowest ratings EVER, only managing to secure 163,000 viewers In April, Today was even beaten by Seven's second-tier offering, The Morning Show, which airs from 9am to 11.30am. Earlier this week, The Sunday Telegraph alleged Georgie …

Kyle Sandilands slams Nine bosses for replacing Karl Stefanovic with 'try-hard dudes' on Today
5 years, 5 months ago

Kyle Sandilands slams Nine bosses for replacing Karl Stefanovic with 'try-hard dudes' on Today

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Kyle Sandilands has taken a swipe at Channel Nine executives over their treatment of sacked Today show host Karl Stefanovic. Speaking to News.com.au at the Radio Alive conference in Brisbane last Friday, the KIIS FM star boldly claimed that reinstating Karl is the only way to boost Today's dwindling ratings. Kyle Sandilands has taken a swipe at Channel Nine executives …

Nine hits back at claims they offered $1.5 million to poach Carrie Bickmore for Today show
5 years, 6 months ago

Nine hits back at claims they offered $1.5 million to poach Carrie Bickmore for Today show

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Channel Nine executives have quashed rumours they have 'secret plans to poach Carrie Bickmore to co-host the Today program with former ­anchor Karl Stefanovic'. Nine hits back at claims they offered $1.5 million to poach Carrie Bickmore to host a new-look Today show with axed anchor Karl Stefanovic The publication claimed to have insider knowledge from a source 'close to …

Karl Stefanovic to return to breakfast TV? Reporter teases Channel 9 could offer him brand new gig
5 years, 8 months ago

Karl Stefanovic to return to breakfast TV? Reporter teases Channel 9 could offer him brand new gig

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Will Karl Stefanovic return to breakfast television? As reported by The Sydney Morning Herald, the sacked Today host was seen hugging the network's CEO Hugh Marks at the Logie Awards on Sunday. The sacked Today host's triumphant appearance at the Logies on Sunday suggests that Channel Nine has big plans for him The Nine-owned newspaper also reported that Karl's appearance …

Karl Stefanovic returns to the spotlight at the 2019 Logie Awards
5 years, 9 months ago

Karl Stefanovic returns to the spotlight at the 2019 Logie Awards

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For weeks it's been rumoured that Karl Stefanovic may return to hosting the Today show as the program continues to suffer dismal ratings following his axing. On the red carpet, Karl told Daily Mail Australia there was 'zero awkwardness' and he was delighted to see his former co-stars Eyeing a return? A firm hand: Tellingly, Karl's manager, Sharon Finnigan hung …

Brenton Ragless was the 'first choice to replace Karl Stefanovic on Today'
6 years, 2 months ago

Brenton Ragless was the 'first choice to replace Karl Stefanovic on Today'

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After being overlooked for several promotions in recent years, Deborah Knight was finally offered the job of Today co-host on Saturday. Brenton Ragless was reportedly the 'first choice' to replace Karl Stefanovic on the Today show, with the role eventually going to Deborah Knight when he turned Nine down 'Brenton Ragless was meant to get the job,' said an industry …

The real reason Channel Nine chose a female to replace Karl Stefanovic on the Today show
6 years, 2 months ago

The real reason Channel Nine chose a female to replace Karl Stefanovic on the Today show

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History was made when Deborah Knight was announced as the replacement for Karl Stefanovic on Today, making the program a completely female-helmed show. And Channel Nine's new director for morning television Steven Burling, has now revealed why the network chose to replace Karl Stefanovic, 44, with a female host on the Today show. 'We didn't think it was a statement, …

Former Channel Nine boss slams Karl Stefanovic and reveals how he can rehabilitate his image
6 years, 3 months ago

Former Channel Nine boss slams Karl Stefanovic and reveals how he can rehabilitate his image

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After being unceremoniously booted from the Today show on Wednesday, Karl Stefanovic is no doubt doing some soul searching about his future. Speaking to The Australian on Friday, former Nine chief executive David Leckie said Karl, 44, must serve time on Nine's flagship current affairs show 60 Minutes. 'He's dead meat': Former Channel Nine boss slams Karl Stefanovic as media …

THE RISE AND FALL OF KARL STEFANOVIC
6 years, 3 months ago

THE RISE AND FALL OF KARL STEFANOVIC

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1994: After obtaining a journalism degree, Karl begins working for WIN in Rockhampton and Cairns as a cadet reporter 2000: Karl Stefanovic joins Channel Nine as a reporter in Brisbane 2005: He replaces Steve Liebmann as the host of the Today show 2011: His career at Channel Nine peaks when he wins the coveted Gold Logie 2008 - 2012: Karl …

Peter Stefanovic was dropped by Channel Nine as part of a 'cost cutting' strategy
6 years, 3 months ago

Peter Stefanovic was dropped by Channel Nine as part of a 'cost cutting' strategy

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Channel Nine did not renew Peter Stefanovic's contract due to a 'cost reduction' strategy, a former television executive has claimed. Peter's brother Karl has also been the subject of speculation he could be 'axed' from the Today show in 2019, following two years of declining ratings Peter added that it had been a 'privilege' to work at Channel Nine for …

Peter Stefanovic departs Channel Nine after 15 years
6 years, 3 months ago

Peter Stefanovic departs Channel Nine after 15 years

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Peter Stefanovic has officially 'parted ways' with Channel Nine, after 15 years. 'He has decided to explore new opportunities': Peter Stefanovic departs Channel Nine after 15 years months after Ubergate scandal with brother Karl soured their relationship with the network. 'I've had an amazing time at Nine': Peter told Daily Mail Australia that it has been a 'privilege' to work …

Today's executive producer steps down amid rumoured 'tension' with Karl Stefanovic
6 years, 3 months ago

Today's executive producer steps down amid rumoured 'tension' with Karl Stefanovic

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The Today show's executive producer Mark Calvert has 'stepped down' after 'five rollercoaster years' in the role. His resignation comes as ratings for Today hit a decade low in September, while News.com.au reported that there's been 'tension' between Calvert and Today show frontman Karl Stefanovic. Farewell: The Today show's executive producer Mark Calvert has reportedly resigned amid dwindling ratings for …

Channel Nine news director Darren Wick defends Karl Stefanovic
6 years, 11 months ago

Channel Nine news director Darren Wick defends Karl Stefanovic

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He was one of the network executives allegedly spoken about during Peter Stefanovic's controversial speaker phone conversation in an Uber last month. And despite being slighted in the spray, Channel Nine's news director Darren Wick has come to the defence of Peter's older brother and Today co-host, Karl Stefanovic. Scroll down for video Supported: Channel Nine's news director Darren Wick …

Peter Stefanovic complains about HATING his job in leaked Uber chat
7 years ago

Peter Stefanovic complains about HATING his job in leaked Uber chat

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Peter Stefanovic and brother Karl's alleged 'b**chy' Uber phone conversation discussing their careers and colleagues at Channel Nine was revealed by New Idea on Monday in a rumoured '$50,000' deal. Peter Stefanovic complains about HATING his job and struggling to get ahead at Nine in leaked 'b**chy' Uber chat with Today host brother as Karl insists Nine bosses are 'out …

Karl Stefanovic gets ribbing from fans over sunglasses
7 years, 2 months ago

Karl Stefanovic gets ribbing from fans over sunglasses

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He's one of the brightest stars on TV, having hosted one of the nation's premiere breakfast shows for the past decade. TODAY show host Karl Stefanovic has seemingly endorsed a pair of sunglasses on his Instagram account, which prompted a good old fashioned ribbing from fans 'The sun's rays can be damaging,' the Channel Nine star wrote in the caption. …

Viewers complain about Karl and Peter hosting Today
7 years, 2 months ago

Viewers complain about Karl and Peter hosting Today

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Peter Stefanovic's addition to Channel Nine's weekend breakfast line up means a Stefanovic will be waking up with Today viewers seven days a week. Viewers complain online about brothers Karl and Peter hosting Today seven days a week Last week, it was confirmed Peter would be stepping down from his role as 60 Minutes correspondent and hosting Weekend Today with …

Karl Stefanovic and Lisa Wilkinson are 'fake mates'
7 years, 4 months ago

Karl Stefanovic and Lisa Wilkinson are 'fake mates'

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Lisa Wilkinson made headlines when she sensationally quit the Today show after Channel Nine refused to pay her the same salary as her co-host Karl Stefanovic. Scroll down for video 'They were frosty': Karl Stefanovic and Lisa Wilkinson's united front is claimed to be 'all for show' according to Monday's New Idea magazine, as the former Today show colleagues were …

Why Michael Munro turned down hosting gig on Today show
7 years, 5 months ago

Why Michael Munro turned down hosting gig on Today show

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He's the veteran current affairs reporter and presenter who has a wealth of experience after beginning his television career more than 35 years ago. And Michael 'Mike' Munro, 64, was quick to applaud Lisa Wilkinson's sudden exit from Channel Nine's the Today show this week, after claims her demands for the Network to pay her the same wage as co-host …

Nine's CEO speaks out after Lisa Wilkinson's shock exit
7 years, 5 months ago

Nine's CEO speaks out after Lisa Wilkinson's shock exit

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Lisa Wilkinson announced she was quitting the Today show on Monday after demanding the Nine Network pay her the same salary as co-host Karl Stefanovic. Restrictive: On Wednesday, Nine's CEO Hugh Marks told The Daily Telegraph the company 'walked away' from Lisa Wilkinson as her other commercial agreements restrict their ability to engage with her in the digital and social …

Karl Stefanovic 'reaches verbal agreement' with Nine
9 years, 3 months ago

Karl Stefanovic 'reaches verbal agreement' with Nine

Daily Mail  

He is at the centre of a bidding war between network giants Nine and Seven. According to a report published in The Daily Telegraph, Karl Stefanovic, 41, has reached a 'verbal agreement' with Nine, but is still yet to sign on the dotted line Instead, the much-loved TV personality has taken a holiday, leaving Seven scrambling to put together a …

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