The Today show’s Karl Stefanovic, 43, is enjoying his annual leave in sunny Queensland, with girlfriend Jasmine Yarbrough.
Channel Nine alerted their Facebook fans on Wednesday, that the father-of-three, rumoured to be on a $2 million salary, would be returning to the program on January 22, alongside co-host Georgie Gardner.
However not all viewers were pleased, with one in particular commenting: ‘They don’t really need the two million man. Sorry Karl, you’re wasted space.’
‘Don’t really need the two million man!’ Viewers SLAMMED Karl Stefanovic, 43, on Facebook on Wednesday, as the Today show announces the co-host’s return date, as January 22, following annual leave
Vocal: One Facebook user wrote: ‘Just goes to show, they don’t really need the two million man. Sorry Karl, you’re wasted space’
The Today show took to their official Facebook page on Wednesday, alerting their followers to Karl Stefanovic and Georgie Gardner’s return date, following annual leave.
‘January 22nd, Georgie Gardner and Karl Stefanovic are back Waking up with TODAY!’ the network wrote, alongside a promotional image of the pair.
Social media users were quick to comment, with many vocalising their distaste over Karl as a co-host.
Not impressed: Another followed suit with: ‘Can we just have Georgie please Karl is a bigger idiot than he has ever been. Looks like I’m going to 7 sorry Georgie’
Sarcasm: One Facebook user added a dose of sarcasm, commenting: ‘Does Karl have to come back(?)…lol’
Direct: While another stated: ‘No more Karl enough’
One in particular wrote quite harshly: ‘Watching the show the last couple of weeks, Tim (Gilbert) has done a magnificent job. Just goes to show, they don’t really need the two million man. Sorry Karl, you’re wasted space.’
Another followed suit with: ‘Can we just have Georgie please Karl is a bigger idiot than he has ever been. Looks like I’m going to 7 sorry Georgie.’
One Facebook user added a dose of sarcasm, commenting: ‘Does Karl have to come back(?)…lol,’ while another stated: ‘No more Karl enough.’
Support: However not all comments were negative, with one offering their support for Karl: ‘Love watching the show and it will be great to see Georgie on the screen again. Will be great to see Karl again’
Another followed with: ‘Very excited love Georgie Gardner and Karl it will be great XX’
And also: ‘Glad they’re both coming back’
However not all comments were negative, with one offering their support for Karl: ‘Love watching the show and it will be great to see Georgie on the screen again. Will be great to see Karl again.’
Others followed with: ‘Glad they’re both coming back’ and ‘Very excited love Georgie Gardner and Karl it will be great XX.’
Tim Gilbert and Deborah Knight have been filling in for Georgie, 46, and Karl, as they take a short break away from the screen.
Annual leave: Karl has been relaxing in the sunny climes of Queensland with his former model-turned footwear designer girlfriend, Jasmine Yarbrough, 33
Calling time: It has certainly been an eventful year for Karl with the finalisation of his divorce from wife of 21-years Cassandra Thorburn, 46
Karl has been relaxing in the sunny climes of Queensland with his former model-turned footwear designer girlfriend, Jasmine Yarbrough, 33.
It has certainly been an eventful year for Karl with the finalisation of his divorce from wife of 21-years Cassandra Thorburn, 46.
October also saw then Today show co-host Lisa Wilkinson, 58, sensationally quit over claims that her contract with Nine had been ‘stalled’.
The Sunday Telegraph alleged that the former women’s magazine editor was holding out on re-signing, until she was granted ‘pay parity’ with Karl.
Shock exit: October also saw then Today show co-host Lisa Wilkinson, 58, sensationally quit over claims that her contract with Nine had been ‘stalled’
The big bucks: The Sunday Telegraph alleged that the former women’s magazine editor was holding out on re-signing, until she was granted ‘pay parity’ with Karl. 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
It was suggested the reason Lisa wanted the same money as Karl, who 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.
Former Today show news reporter Georgie was later announced as Lisa’s replacement.
Replacement: Former Today show news reporter Georgie, 46, was later announced as Lisa’s replacement