With the Today show continuing to stagnate with embarrassingly low ratings, former host Karl Stefanovic is believed to be in secret negotiations to return to the program.
As reported by Woman's Day on Tuesday, Karl, 44, needs to make a heartfelt apology for 'stuffing up' on the program, however, before he takes the hosting seat once again.
'Of course Nine are denying it, but it's 100 per cent correct that they are actively chasing Karl to come back - everyone at the network knows Today needs the TV version of open-heart surgery to even survive,' a 'source' told the publication.
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Wake-up call? Karl Stefanovic (pictured) is reportedly in 'secret negotiations' to return to the Today show, according to Woman's Day on Tuesday... as Nine plans a massive overhaul of the morning program
The source added that Karl's return to the ailing Today show is conditional on his 'admitting defeat' and to 'publicly acknowledge he had to leave because of personal issues'.
A representative for Karl, however, has denied the claims, telling Daily Mail Australia on Tuesday: 'There's no truth to this rumour whatsoever.
'Karl is not returning to Today, nor are there any talks taking place - secret, or otherwise - to that effect.'
Comeback? With the Today show continuing to stagnate with embarrassingly low ratings, former host Karl (right) is believed to be in secret negotiations to return to the program. As reported by Woman's Day on Tuesday, Karl, 44, needs to make a heartfelt apology for 'stuffing up' on program, however, before he takes the hosting seat once again
Woman's Day also reported that Nine is planning a massive overhaul of Today at the end of this year - with completely new anchors.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Nine for comment.
There is no denying that Nine is desperate to resuscitate the Today show, as it continues to flail in the ratings.
'Of course Nine are denying it, but it's 100 per cent correct that they are actively chasing Karl to come back - everyone at the network knows Today needs the
