She was finally confirmed as Lisa Wilkinson’s Today show replacement after months of speculation.
And Georgie Gardner has opened up about her breakfast co-hostKarl Stefanovic, describing him as ‘predictably unpredictable’ and a ‘larrikin’.
‘Karl really is at the top of his field and while yes, he can be a larrikin, he can sometimes go too far, he can be a loose cannon, all of that, but he is also incredibly entertaining,’ she told TV Week.
‘He can sometimes go too far’: Georgie Gardner opens up about ‘predictably unpredictable’ Today co-host Karl Stefanovic after she was confirmed as Lisa Wilkinson’s replacement
Georgie was Today’s newsreader before quitting the show in 2014 to spend more time with her family.
After being confirmed as the show’s new host on Thursday, Georgie told TV Week she was looking forward to being reunited with Karl on-screen.
The Channel Nine personality praised Karl’s ‘huge heart’ and said she expected them to form a strong relationship.
Working together: The Channel Nine personality praised Karl’s ‘huge heart’ and said she expected to form a strong relationship on screen
‘He is a consummate presenter of the big breaking news stories’: Joking that he was ‘predictably unpredictable’, the popular TV journalist said she was excited to learn from Karl
The popular TV journalist also said she was excited to learn from Karl.
‘He is a consummate presenter of the big breaking news stories, he is so skilled, he has this wonderful ability to get to the essence of the story and disseminate the information live and unscripted like no other, quite frankly,’ Georgie said.
Despite quitting Today in 2014 because of the gruelling early mornings, the mother said her kids were ‘up for the challenge’.
She’s back! News of Georgie’s new role as co-host was announced on Thursday’s episode of Today
Previous stint: Georgie was Today’s newsreader before quitting the show in 2014 to spend more time with her family
Mother of two: Georgie and husband Tim Baker have two children, Bronte, 12, and Angus, nine
Georgie and husband Tim Baker have two children, Bronte, 12, and Angus, nine.
‘There will be days when things come unstuck and I’ll be scrambling to catch up and I’ll miss something quite important but that’s life,’ Georgie said.
News of Georgie’s new role as co-host was announced on Thursday’s episode of Today.
‘Can I say I’m deeply honoured to take this on. You know, there’s no bigger, better gig in Australian TV, ‘Georgie gushed.
Georgie replaces the popular Lisa, who sensationally quit Today last month after failing to achieve equal pay with Karl.
Replacement: Georgie replaces the popular Lisa, who sensationally quit Today last month after failing to achieve equal pay with Karl