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The real reason there is no announcement about Lisa Wilkinson’s replacement

Who will take the coveted position alongside Stefanovic? - by Grace Back
  • 13 Nov 2017
The real reason there is no announcement about Lisa Wilkinson’s replacement

Popular television host Lisa Wilkinson made headlines across Australian when she abruptly quit The Today Show after Channel Nine refused to pay her the same salary as he male co-host Karl Stefanovic.

Since then, rumours have been swirling around who will replace the veteran journalist. 

A Nine insider has reportedly told The Daily Telegraph that executives are exploring a 'number of options'.

'There is a thought that going left of field with something unexpected could be smart,' the source revealed. 

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It's been a helluva week. I'm only sorry that I never got the chance to say goodbye to you all...the incredibly supportive, engaged, opinionated, clever and wonderfully diverse audience of Today. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the fun years we shared, and for welcoming me into your homes each morning. It has been an absolute privilege. Lisa.xxx PS. This pic is from Karl's and my very first publicity shoot way back in May 2007. Look at us, we were babies!!

The source also tells the Telegraph that 60 Minutes' Allison Langdon, 38, is a possible option, 'She would be great and she is a possibility.' 

However a clear front-runner is Deborah Knight, 44, who already holds experience in hosting the breakfast program, alongside Karl, 43.

Meanwhile prior contender Georgie Gardner, 46, is ruled out, with the hours not conducive to family life as a mother-of-two. 

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And we're off and racing!! #derbyday #momentsintime It takes an army @hairbynormie dress @mrsselfportrait Hat @annshoebridge Earrings@christienicolaides Bag @zara sunglasses @paredeyewear
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The fashion is as much a part as Spring Racing as the horses so big thanks to the style team for this @thetodayshow outfit on the @qthotels rooftop in Melbourne. @ted_baker coat. @dionlee dress. @__alexwilson__ styling. @bystella_hairandmakeup. Fun and frivolity @kstefanovic
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Gigantic thanks for my cut & colour by the supremely talented @susanmoshi & fabbo makeup @glamwah

It's still unclear as to who will be replacing the 57-year-old host, but at last week's Melbourne Cup festivities, former MKR contestant Ash Pollard hinted she might possibly take the coveted gig! 

Meanwhile, since her shock departure from the popular morning program, Wilkinson has announced she will be joining Channel 10 in 2018 on popular news program The Project. 

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