I wouldn’t be surprised if Nine have planted this story to minimise the damage when she is replaced on mornings. Given Craig McPherson has now returned to Seven, Nine would not be throwing the $$$ at her to continue with Today Extra, she is easily replacable on The Voice.
Strategically I would expect them to make some low ball offer that will cause her to walk away from the network, and prevent Nine from looking like the bad guy for “boning” her as they seek to revitalise Today.
Just to be clear, despite the rumours of Georgie Gardner being shafted to Extra, Sonia has been offered a new deal:
Reportedly, no confirmation of that yet from Nine.
I’ll believe it when a more reputable source says so.
There’s your problem, right there… it’s like trusting wikipedia
Hmmm… I’m choosing to believe this one though.
Seven sacking staff to cut costs but then offering Kruger big money sounds rather odd.
Not an exclusive, but it’s “confirmed”.
Wow. Well there we go then.
I agree. They must have some big plans for her then.
I wonder who will host The Voice?
Guess we found Georgie’s new role.
When networks undergo cost-cutting, they always find room to hire ‘big’ talent. A similar thing happened with ESPN a few years ago when they through a period of laying off people.
Maybe she will host the rumoured midday show on Seven next year.
i thought Brooke would be perfect for Sonia’s replacement?
I’m okay with this, she’s not a big loss to Nine though. I reckon Brooke will be moving to Today Extra rather than Georgie.
Georgie back to Sydney news whilst Deb as Today’s newsreader and Tom back at 60Mins
I also think Brooke Boney would be a good replacement for Sonia on Today Extra.
The always reliable Jonathon Moran is reporting that Kruger has signed a contract with Seven.
I must say I am a bit sad to see Sonia go, because her chemistry with David was fantastic compared to what we have seen on Today for the last two years. Their chemistry would only come 2nd to Larry and Kylie on morning TV at the moment.
I agree with everyone else in that Brooke should replace her. Georgie should go back to Nine News Sydney. At least then, Brooke and Dickie can still share entertainment duties.
Livinia Nixon, Brooke, Shelly Craft or Rebecca Maddern would my guesses for the Carols.