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Today host Karl Stefanovic eyeing new role on Nine's biggest show amid contract negotiations


He is Nine's well-known breakfast TV star.

Sources at Nine revealed to News.com.au on Friday that Karl has shown interest in hosting the program after appearing on a promo of the prime time hit ahead of the show's April 28 premiere. Insiders told the publication that Nine management, who are due to negotiate with Karl over his current $3million contract, were left unsure how to respond to the stars interest in taking on Corser's role. Based on a hugely successful Dutch format that spawned a hit US iteration featuring 80s star Rob Lowe, the Aussie version scored a staggering 1,171,000 viewers nationally when it debuted on April 28.

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