It’s been almost a week since she sensationally quit her job as Today host over an equal pay dispute.
And Lisa Wilkinson paid her former employer one final visit on Sunday, looking downcast as she made her way into the Channel Nine studios on Sunday morning.
The veteran journalist pulled up at the network’s Willoughby studio the same day as reports emerged claimed Karl wouldn’t take a pay cut so they could achieve pay parity.
Clearing out her desk? Lisa Wilkinson looks downcast as she returns to Channel Nine studios after the Today host sensationally quit
Lisa cut a low-key figure in a loose-fitting grey sweater, indigo jeans and white slip-on sneakers.
Accessorising with a lightweight white scarf, the former Channel Nine employee carried the majority of her belongings in a black shoulder bag.
Concealing her gaze behind a pair of tortoise-shell sunglasses, Lisa allowed her brunette locks to fall effortlessly, framing a minimally made-up complexion.
Hoping to go under the radar? Lisa cut a low-key figure in a loose-fitting grey sweater, indigo jeans and white slip-on trainers, and concealed her gaze behind a pair of tortoise-shell sunglasses
On the go: The veteran journalist appeared to pick up a bite to eat from a local cafe in Mosman, before heading to the Channel Nine studios
The sighting follows claims by The Sun Herald’s Private Sydney that Lisa and her former Today show co-host Karl Stefanovic, only had a ‘working relationship.’
It was claimed that the 43-year-old, rumoured to be on a $2 million per year salary, wouldn’t have agreed to a pay cut so he and Lisa could achieve pay parity.
Lisa’s shock resignation last Monday, came just a day after an explosive report claimed her contract negotiations with Nine had been ‘stalled.’
In profile: Lisa allowed her brunette locks to fall effortlessly, framing a minimally made-up complexion
Final clean-out? Lisa’s white Audi was pictured entering the Channel Nine car park
The Sunday Telegraph alleged that Lisa was holding out on re-signing until she was granted ‘pay parity’ with Karl.
It was suggested the reason Lisa wanted the same money as Karl, was because he was ‘rumoured to be on twice as much.’
The Australian reported that Karl earns at least $2 million a year, in a three-year contract with a potential bonus that could take his salary to $3 million if ratings are hit.
Trying to avoid Karl? The sighting follows claims by The Sun Herald’s Private Sydney that Lisa and her former Today show co-host Karl Stefanovic, only had a ‘working relationship’
Pay dispute: It was claimed that Karl, rumoured to be on a $2 million per year salary, wouldn’t have agreed to a pay cut so he and Lisa could achieve pay parity
Salaries: The Australian reported that Karl, 43, earns at least $2 million a year, in a three-year contract with a potential bonus that could take his salary to $3 million if ratings are hit. Lisa was also was said by The Daily Telegraph to have been on a $1.1 million a year contract, with Nine only willing to increase the amount to $1.8 million
Lisa was also was said by The Daily Telegraph to have been on a $1.1 million a year contract, with Nine only willing to increase the amount to $1.8 million.
The amount was claimed to have not been enough for her to stay with the network, defecting to Ten where she will co-host news and current affairs program, The Project.
Sunday saw Karl finally break his silence to The Sunday Telegraph on Lisa’s shock resignation and where his future lies with the network.
Despite Karl admitting that Lisa’s sudden departure ‘rattled the team,’ the father-of-three said he was determined to deliver the best news content possible, and would continue to present the show next year.
‘I’m not going anywhere unless you’ve heard something. I’m loving the show more than I ever have.
‘It’s been a big week. We have nothing but love for Lisa. The most important thing (for the Today show) is to keep delivering,’ Karl said.
‘It was strange after 10 years for her not to be next to me. It’s like dancing with a new partner I guess. But the show is more important than any one person,’ he went on to say.