Despite taking on the role of grilling Australia’s politicians each morning on Today, Karl Stefanovic has been dumped from Channel Nine’s election coverage.
Karl, as well as his co-host Allison Langdon, were reportedly snubbed by the network after applying for the coveted gig of leading the network’s coverage on the big day on May 21st, according to The Australian.
Their regular interviews with the likes of Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese were reportedly a major part of their pitch for the gig, but weren’t enough to carry them across the line.
Instead of Karl and Ally, Nine has confirmed that the network’s election coverage will be fronted by Peter Overton and Alicia Loxley.
Bill Shorten and Julie Bishop have also been recruited as expert guests on the panel on the election night live coverage.
The blow comes just days after Karl was forced to deny rumours that he was set to cut back his on-air hours with Today, calling the claims “absolute bulls***”.
When Women’s Day reported that Stefanovic would be leaving his hosting role at Today in favour of a less stressful behind-the-scenes position, as well as prioritising his work with 60 Minutes, the rumour mill went into overdrive.
At the time, the publication claimed that Karl would be taking on the new position in order to have more free time with his family.
However, the 3AW said the report was “utter nonsense, make believe”.
Channel Nine’s election coverage will begin on May 21st as Australia heads to the polls.
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