Lisa Wilkinson speaks out about rumours Karl Stefanovic earns more
There’s no denying there’s a disparity between the salaries of men and women in most industries in Australia, and it seems the entertainment industry is not immune, either. A number of reports have claimed Karl Stefanovic earns more than double his Today show co-host Lisa Wilkinson’s salary, with the former allegedly securing a $2 million per year deal.
However, Wilkinson, 57, has put the rumours to bed once and for all during an appearance on The Weekly with Charlie Pickering. “It’s been widely reported that Karl is paid significantly more than you to host the Today show. Why do you think that is?” Pickering asked.
“You believe everything you read?” Wilkinson responded. “I have no idea what Karl’s on, just as he has no idea what I’m on. I can put my hand on my heart and say I have no idea what Karl is paid, and he has no idea what I’m paid.
“Besides, I do it out of love, anyway.”