The Real Reason Why Karl Was Sacked

After months of speculation, the truth can finally be revealed.

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Plagued by plummeting ratings and embarrassing scandals, Nine Network bosses finally made moves to save their failing breakfast show by showing its host of 15 years Karl Stefanovic the door.

News of Karl’s departure came just one day after his brother Peter announced he was leaving the network to pursue other “opportunities”.

So, as the network scrambles to replace its on-screen talent, it seems Karl, 44 and Peter, 37, have been left picking up the pieces of their relationship.

Having worked alongside one another for more than 15 years before the controversy surrounding their private lives came under scrutiny, friends are now worried it’s only a matter of time before the high-profile brothers turn on each other in a bid to lay blame for their catastrophic year.

“There is no denying it’s been a stressful time for them both and this kind of pressure is a lot for even the best of mates and brothers to withstand,” a friend tells New Idea.