Former Adelaide weatherman Brenton Ragless is reportedly the “preferred choice” to replace Karl Stefanovic as rumours swirl the long-time host is about to lose his spot on Nine’s Today Show.
According to News Corp:
“Ragless heads the short list of possible replacements following a surprisingly successful stint in the Today hot seat during last year’s Christmas period.
“He won over Nine executives with his natural ‘Un-Sydney everyman’ style, reportedly becoming the network’s preferred choice to fill Stefanovic’s big shoes.”
But the paper quotes an unnamed source who suggests it may take a lot to tempt Ragless away from Adelaide.
“Brenton has a clear and genuine connection with viewers in Adelaide and across the country. The big question is what it would take to convince Brenton to move to Sydney. Even if he was to be offered the job, would he want to trade an Adelaide lifestyle for a Sydney one?” the insider said.
“He is Adelaide through and through. It will be a massive task for anyone to step in to that role and even if they are in consideration, it will come down to who actually wants the job.”
An outsider is emerging as a frontrunner among the favourites to replace Karl Stefanovic on TODAY – but does he want the gig? https://t.co/UZzEmzbLLv
— news.com.au (@newscomauHQ) September 25, 2018
