“Bloodbath”: More heads roll on the Today show
The Today show has once again been given a total shake up, as Karl Stefanovic is set to return to the host’s chair next year – and he’ll be surrounded by a team of new people.
Channel 9 has announced a near total clear-out of its struggling breakfast for 2020, with executives sacking several key members.
Stefanovic and new co-host Allison Langdon will be joined on the desk by Perth reporter Tracy Vo in the newsreader role and former Sunday Night journalist Alex Cullen covering sports.
The arrival of Vo confirms the departure of Tom Steinfort, who left his gig at 60 Minutes to join Today earlier in the year.
Stevie Jacobs, veteran weatherman has also been replaced by Sydney reporter Tim Davies, who appears on Weekend Today.
“They got rid of almost everyone,” an insider told news.com.au. “It’s another bloodbath.”
The only person from this years failed line-up who has survived the shake up is Brooke Boney who will remain with the show in 2020.
Richard Wilkins has also been booted from the morning program, and will be relocated to Weekend Today.
He will co-host the weekend show with Rebecca Maddern, known best for The Footy Show and Ninja Warrior Exclusive.
Former Today newsreader Sylvia Jeffreys is also set to return to morning TV as co-host of Today Extra alongside David Campbell.
She will be replacing Sonia Kruger who has made the move to Channel 7.
Stefanovic is now hopeful that his return will be taken positively by viewers who had previously deserted him due to this messy personal life.