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Karl Stefanovic
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| Born | 12 August 1974 Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
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| Education | Queensland University of Technology (BA) |
| Occupation | Television presenter, journalist |
| Years active | 1994−present |
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| Children | 4 |
| Relatives | Peter Stefanovic (brother) |
Karl Stefanovic, born on August 12, 1974, is a well-known Australian television presenter and journalist. He works for the Nine Network. You might know him as a co-host of the breakfast show Today. He also works as a reporter for 60 Minutes.
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Karl's Journey in Television
Starting His Career
Karl Stefanovic studied journalism at university. After finishing his degree, he started working for WIN Television in 1994. He was a cadet reporter in places like Rockhampton and Cairns.
In 1996, Karl moved to New Zealand. He worked for TVNZ as a reporter for One Network News. Two years later, in 1998, he came back to Australia. He joined Ten News in Brisbane as a reporter and presenter.
Joining the Nine Network
In 2000, Karl Stefanovic joined the Nine Network. He worked as a reporter and sometimes filled in as a presenter for Nine News in Brisbane. He won an award for his news coverage of the Childers backpacker hostel fire in 2000.
His reports on the 2001 Warragamba bushfires led him to move to Nine's Sydney newsroom. He also helped cover the 2003 Canberra bushfires.
Hosting Today and Other Shows
In February 2005, Karl became the new host of the breakfast show Today. He has also filled in as a host for A Current Affair.
In 2006, Karl took part in a TV show called Torvill and Dean's Dancing on Ice. He made it to the final round. From 2008 to 2012, he hosted Carols by Candlelight, a popular Christmas event.
In 2011, besides hosting Today, Karl also became a reporter for 60 Minutes. He also hosted a Sunday evening version of A Current Affair.
Recent Years at Nine
Karl Stefanovic hosted a TV panel show called The Verdict in 2015. In 2017, he started hosting This Time Next Year.
In December 2018, it was announced that Karl would not be hosting Today in 2019. However, in November 2019, the Nine Network announced he would return to Today in January 2020. He now co-hosts with Allison Langdon. In June 2020, Karl celebrated 20 years of working with the Nine Network.
Radio Work
In June 2019, Karl Stefanovic also started working as a regular contributor for the radio station 2GB.
Karl's Life Outside Work
Karl Stefanovic was born in Darlinghurst, New South Wales. He grew up in Capalaba, Queensland. His younger brother, Peter Stefanovic, is also a journalist for 60 Minutes.
Karl went to Queensland University of Technology and earned a degree in journalism. He has four children.
TV Shows and Film Appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2023 | Caught (2023 TV series) | Himself | TV series |
| 2016 | Independence Day: Resurgence | Himself - Reporter | Movie (scene cut) |
| 2012 | Beaconsfield | Himself | TV movie |
| Great Barrier Reef | Himself - Presenter | 3 episodes | |
| 2011 | The Jesters | Himself | Go for Gold (#2.8) |
| 2010, 2017, 2020 | A Current Affair | Himself - Host/Reporter | |
| 2009 | Australia's Funniest Home Videos | Himself | 20 Year Special (#20.8) |
| 2008 | Hole in the Wall | Himself - Brains Team Captain | Brains vs. Brawn (#1.6) |
| 2007 | A Current Affair | Himself - Fill-in Host | Episode dated 27 August 2007 |
| 20 to 1 | Himself | 50 to 01: Great Movie One Liners (#4.10) | |
| Temptation | Himself - Contestant | 2 episodes | |
| 2006 | Torvill & Dean's Dancing on Ice | Himself | 8 episodes |
| Bert's Family Feud | Himself - Team Captain | 3 episodes | |
| 2005 | The Price Is Right | Himself | Episode dated 24 October 2005 |
| 2005–2018, 2020– | Today | Host |
Awards and Recognition
At the 2011 Logie Awards, Karl Stefanovic won two important awards. He received the Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality. He also won the Silver Logie for Most Popular Presenter.
The Suit Experiment
On November 15, 2014, Karl Stefanovic shared something interesting. He had worn the same suit on TV every day for a whole year! He did this as an experiment to show how people judge women's clothes more than men's. He said that while his female co-workers often got comments about their outfits, no one noticed his suit. He did change his ties and shirts regularly, though.
