Who
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Style
  • Health
  • Beauty
  • Sexiest People
  • The Travel List
  • streaming
  • Video
Who
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Style
  • Health
  • Beauty
  • Sexiest People
  • The Travel List
  • streaming
  • Video
Subscribe
  1. Home
  2. News

Karl Stefanovic addresses Ubergate scandal and marriage split in odd Today skit

"Apparently I've been a very naughty boy," he says.
  • 03 Feb 2020

Karl Stefanovic is no stranger to headlines after his firing and rehiring at Nine's Today show following a number of controversies, including his very bitter marriage breakdown and the infamous Ubergate scandal.

WATCH: Karl mimics Hannibal to address Ubergate and marriage breakdown

{title} Play

{title}

{duration}
Shakira Tears up During Last Concert in Colombia Play

Shakira Tears up During Last Concert in Colombia

1:02
The Veronicas deny plane removal was for publicity Play

The Veronicas deny plane removal was for publicity

3:50
Inside the Anzac Day Dawn Service Play

Inside the Anzac Day Dawn Service

1:23
New person of interest in William Tyrrell inquest Play

New person of interest in William Tyrrell inquest

1:00
DISNEYLAND PARIS IN LOCKDOWN AFTER EXPLOSION Play

DISNEYLAND PARIS IN LOCKDOWN AFTER EXPLOSION

0:17
Love Island's Malin Andersson Shares Devastating News Play

Love Island's Malin Andersson Shares Devastating News

0:40
Phoebe Burgess is smiling again Play

Phoebe Burgess is smiling again

0:36
And and Yvie in snake drama Play

And and Yvie in snake drama

0:28
Hello Play

Hello

0:18

But rather than shy away from his issues, he has gone rogue in a new ad for the morning breakfast show by addressing them as he mimics Hannibal Lecter.

 

 

It comes after it was revealed that Nine breakfast show’s ratings are lower than ever.

The new look line-up - which includes the 45-year-old and former 60 Minutes star Allison - appears to be struggling against its rival, Sunrise, according to Confidential.

“Executives would be going, ‘Oh my god, we thought this was going to be hard but we are not getting an early bounce’,” media analyst Steve Allen revealed to the publication.

 

Karl and Ally

"You better get used to those early mornings again," Allison "Ally" Langdon, who plays Clarice Starling, tells him.

"I've missed the smell of morning coffee," he replies, as he stands in a cell, just like Anthony Hopkins in the famous films.

"Apparently I've been a very naughty boy," he added.

"This time Karl things are going to be different," Ally says.

Karl as Hannibal

"I want my old dressing room back," Karl says.

"They gave it to me," Ally smirks.

"No!" he says.

"Everyone is watching Karl, are you going to behave?" Ally asks.

"Well, you are just going to have to trust me," he tells his new co-host before she wheels him away.

It comes after it was revealed that Nine breakfast show’s ratings are lower than ever.

The new look line-up - which includes the 45-year-old and former 60 Minutes star Allison - appears to be struggling against its rival, Sunrise, according to Confidential.

“Executives would be going, ‘Oh my god, we thought this was going to be hard but we are not getting an early bounce’,” media analyst Steve Allen revealed to the publication.

“It is going to be a long game, the audience isn’t going to break their viewing habit quickly,” an industry executive told Daily Telegraph's Confidential earlier this month.

“It was premature for people to get excited by the first week’s figures. The brief honeymoon that accompanied the return of Karl with his new on air partner Allison Langdon at this stage was short lived. Sam [Armytage] and Kochie [David Koch] don’t seem to have too much to worry about yet.”

1
Nine

“We have been consistently saying that this will take time. Karl reappearing on screen isn’t going to mean all of the people that left the show have suddenly forgiven him. It will take time and he will need to keep his act clean and need to stay out of the headlines on anything about his personal life and his relationship with others inside the network.”

The new look line-up hit 199,000 people in the national five city metro market. Meanwhile, axed presenters Georgie Gardner and Deb Knight hit 211,000 this same time last year.

The figures will most certainly hurt Nine execs, who took a bet on Karl winning back audiences on the ailing breakfast show after ditching the presenter at the end of 2018.

  • News
  • Entertainment
  • TV
  • Karl Stefanovic

Subscribe to Who magazine-& save!

Subscribe Now
Subscribe to Who magazine

Subscribe to Who magazine-& save!

Subscribe Now
Subscribe to Who magazine

Recommended to you

Louis Tomlinson Calls James Corden Out
Watch 0:36

Louis Tomlinson Calls James Corden Out

{headline}

{headline}

You will now wake up with Karl and 'Ally' on Today

You will now wake up with Karl and 'Ally' on Today

Georgie Gardner breaks her silence after being replaced by Karl Stefanovic on Today

Georgie Gardner breaks her silence after being replaced by Karl Stefanovic on Today

"I was collateral": Sylvia Jeffreys makes heartbreaking confession about her career

"I was collateral": Sylvia Jeffreys makes heartbreaking confession about her career

Pauline Hanson slams Deborah Knight in a TODAY show attack

Pauline Hanson slams Deborah Knight in a TODAY show attack

{headline}

{headline}

Today show's Allison Langdon welcomes daughter with husband Michael Willesee Jnr

Today show's Allison Langdon welcomes daughter with husband Michael Willesee Jnr

Georgie Gardner breaks silence on rumoured rift with Karl Stefanovic

Georgie Gardner breaks silence on rumoured rift with Karl Stefanovic

Jasmine Yarbrough shares intimate snap with Karl Stefanovic for NYE

Jasmine Yarbrough shares intimate snap with Karl Stefanovic for NYE

{headline}

{headline}

Another Today star ‘reveals he is out of the show’

Another Today star ‘reveals he is out of the show’

Newlyweds Karl and Jasmine share photo of their new life

Newlyweds Karl and Jasmine share photo of their new life

Lisa Wilkinson reveals: I'm not great around big egos

Lisa Wilkinson reveals: I'm not great around big egos

Sylvia Jeffreys is leaving the Today show

Sylvia Jeffreys is leaving the Today show

Georgie Gardner breaks her silence on axing of co-host Karl Stefanovic

Georgie Gardner breaks her silence on axing of co-host Karl Stefanovic

Karl Stefanovic breaks his silence on shock Today show exit

Karl Stefanovic breaks his silence on shock Today show exit

Karl Stefanovic breaks his silence following Today departure

Karl Stefanovic breaks his silence following Today departure

Who
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms
  • Privacy
Who Magazine Subscribe
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms
  • Privacy

Brands

  • Beauty Crew
  • Home Beautiful
  • marie claire
  • Bounty Parents

Our Network

  • Better Homes and Gardens
  • BHG Shop
  • New Idea food
  • New Idea
  • Girlfriend
  • That’s Life
  • All Recipes
  • Practical Parenting
  • 7plus
  • 7News
  • Sunrise
  • Starts at 60
  • The West Australian
  • Perth Now
  • 7mate
  • 7Sport
  • Hard to Find
© 2022 Are Media PTY LTD
All products are independently selected, tested or recommended by our team of experts.If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Get more from Who

Magazine Subscription Offer

Subscribe to Who magazine-& save!

Shop This Offer
Subscribe to Who magazine