Not again! Karl Stefanovic looks set for another shock ‘split’ after his return to the Today show
Today show host Karl Stefanovic looks set for another ‘split’ after his return to the breakfast TV show.
According to The Sunday Telegraph this week, the 45-year-old anchor is breaking off his working relationship with long-time agent, Sharon Finnigan.
The powerful talent agent took the extraordinary step of confirming Karl was ‘still with me’ to the publication.
Not again! Karl Stefanovic is rumoured to be breaking ties with his long-time celebrity agent Sharon Finnigan (right), according to The Sunday Telegraph
Speculation is rife that Karl will sever ties with Sharon, as he looks to finish the final year of his current five-year, $3 million-per-year contract.
Karl has been with the Sydney talent agent for the last 17 years, with the two known to have a close working relationship.
The powerful agent was seen at his wedding to Mara & Mine shoe designer, Jasmine Yarbrough, in December, 2018.
Fame game: Working relationship: Karl has been with the Sydney talent agent (second left) for the last 17 years
That same year, Sharon dealt with the shock departure of Karl from the Today Show.
She was also reportedly present when Nine chief executive Hugh Marks delivered the news of the axing to Karl over the phone.
Sharon, who runs SF Celebrity Management, has a number of stars on the books including Phoebe Burgess and Michael Usher.
Working relationship: Sharon even attended Karl’s wedding to new wife Jasmine Yarbrough (R)
Meanwhile, Karl recently made a comeback to the Today Show alongside new co-host Allison Langdon.
Despite initially getting a healthy jump in the ratings, the embattled breakfast show continues to struggle to find an audience.
Last month, the Today show recorded its lowest ratings of 2020, with a paltry 171,000 metro viewers tuning in.
Hard work: Despite initially getting a healthy jump in the ratings, the embattled breakfast show continues to struggle to find an audience. (R) Allison Langdon
Today show recorded its lowest ratings of 2020, with a paltry 171,000 metro viewers tuning in. Pictured: Allison Langdon, Karl Stefanovic, Tim Davies, Tracy Vo, Brooke Boney and Alex Cullen