NewIdea
  • Royals
  • Celebrity
  • News
  • Beauty & Style
  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Food
  • Win
  • Recipes
  • Video
NewIdea
  • Royals
  • Celebrity
  • News
  • Beauty & Style
  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Food
  • Win
  • Recipes
  • Video
Subscribe
  1. Home
  2. Karl Stefanovic

Karl's $20 million payday

It's TV's biggest bust-up. - by Nikki Black
  • 22 Oct 2018

Despite plummeting ratings and his headline-grabbing personal life, embattled Today host Karl Stefanovic will be keeping his job on breakfast television.

The unexpected decision was announced last week at Channel Nine’s annual Upfront event, sending shockwaves through the industry. However, insiders reveal that Karl’s bosses have been advised that giving the 44-year-old the boot is not in their best interests.

karl

Having worked on Today for more than 13 years, Karl has barely taken any holidays until recent times or any sick leave.

Now, the network has taken heed of a serious legal loophole, which could cost them millions.

“There is every chance Karl has a solid case against them,” says our industry insider.

“He has a profile because of the job and while no-one realised how harsh the public backlash would be around his bitter divorce, the executives have been warned that the long hours and sometimes weeks on the road for filming could have contributed to the breakdown in his relationship with Cassandra and it could end up costing them $20 million.”

karl
Getty

Standing by the star and hoping to avoid a costly court battle, Nine has instead decided to ramp up the “Karl’s Comeback” publicity campaign in the hope of winning back viewers.

“Karl is also going to front This Time Next Year again in 2019, and it is hoped that the feel good show, which is often a tearjerker, will start to change people’s perceptions of him,” says the source.

“There are lots of other new projects and segments on the Today show planned, too.”

But while Karl is undoubtedly relieved that his job is safe for the time being, his second chance has come at a cost.

"Karl will take a long break over summer and will come back a married man. Then they are going to pull out all the stops in promoting him.”

new idea

For the full story see this weeks issue of New Idea, on sale now. 

MORE ON KARL STEFANOVIC

Karl and Jasmine's Mexican wedding: All the details
  • News
  • Karl Stefanovic
Nikki Black
Nikki is obsessed with all things celebrity and dreams she is a long-lost Kardashian. You'll find her binging Netflix's latest 'must-watch' show with a jar of Nutella by her side.

Subscribe to New Idea & save!-+ save!

Subscribe to New Idea today

Subscribe Now
Subscribe to New Idea & save!

Subscribe to New Idea & save!-+ save!

Subscribe to New Idea today

Subscribe Now
Subscribe to New Idea & save!

Recommended to you

Home and Away opening title
Watch 1:09

Home and Away opening title

{headline}

{headline}

Channel 9's shock decision on Karl's future

Kyle Sandilands takes a nasty swipe at Karl Stefanovic

Karl Stefanovic panics as the Today Show struggles to stay afloat

Tracy Grimshaw's plan to take Karl Stefanovic's job

{headline}

{headline}

Karl Stefanovic packs his bags

Today Show suffers 'it's worst ratings in four years'

Karl Stefanovic to 'quit Australia' following huge scandal

{headline}

{headline}

Lisa Wilkinson's shock return to TODAY

Today's Georgie Gardner set to be replaced in 2019

Nick Cummins' brutal confession about The Bachelor

Ben Fordham breaks silence on "replacing" Karl Stefanovic

Channel Ten's shock move

Karl Stefanovic and Jasmine Yarbrough 'secretly married'

Sylvia Jeffreys shock admission about Lisa Wilkinson

NewIdea
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Competitions
NewIdea Magazine Subscribe
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Competitions

Brands

  • Girlfriend
  • New Idea food
  • Practical Parenting
  • That’s Life
  • Who

Our Network

  • Better Homes and Gardens
  • BHG Shop
  • marie claire
  • Beauty Crew
  • Women's Weekly Food
  • Bounty Parents
  • Home Beautiful
  • All Recipes
  • Perth Now
  • The West Australian
  • 7Plus
  • 7mate
  • 7NEWS
  • 7Sport
  • Sunrise
  • Starts at 60
  • Hard to Find
© 2022 Are Media PTY LTD
All products are independently selected, tested or recommended by our team of experts.If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Get more from New Idea

Magazine Subscription Offer

Subscribe to New Idea & save!-+ save!

Shop This Offer
Subscribe to New Idea & save!