Channel Nine’s Karl Stefanovic has announced he is jumping ship to the ABC – temporarily.
The 51-year-old Today show star is set to make a guest appearance on the national broadcaster’s Hard Quiz: Battle of the Networks Christmas Special.
Karl will co-star in the trivia contest alongside Seven’s Larry Emdur, ABC’s Leigh Sales and 10 News First reporter Angela Bishop.
The special, helmed by regular Hard Quiz host Tom Gleeson, will debut on ABC TV and ABC iview on December 17.
It comes after Karl shared a sweet birthday tribute to his Today show co-host Sarah Abo.
The Nine veteran took to Instagram to offer his best wishes to Sarah, who turned 40 earlier this month.
Karl Stefanovic has announced he is jumping ship to the ABC. (Pictured)
The Today star is set to make a guest appearance on the ABC’s Hard Quiz: Battle of the Networks Christmas Special. Pictured: Host Tom Gleeson (centre) with the cast of the special – Larry Emdur, Leigh Sales, Angela Bishop and Karl Stefanovic
He shared an adorable image that showed Sarah cuddling close to Karl’s wife Jasmine and their daughter Harper, 5, during a recent trip to the Mount Isa Rodeo.
Captioning the adorable image, Karl said he was ‘humbled’ to know Sarah.
‘She’ll hate this. But who cares,’ he wrote.
‘I’m humbled and grateful to have strong women in my life. Women who make my life. Women like @sarahabo. What a privilege to know you.’
Continuing his sweet tribute, Karl praised Sarah for her resilience and infectious laugh.
‘Your strength through adversity. Your grace and your laugh are glorious,’ he added.
‘You show up sister. Every day. Happy birthday 40th Sares. You rock like Madonna doing karaoke in Chinatown.’
The post was met with many happy returns from Sarah’s friends and followers, including Nine entertainment guru Richard Wilkins.
It comes after Karl shared a sweet birthday tribute to his Today show co-host Sarah Abo (left)
‘Très poetic, Old Mate!’ he wrote. ‘Love and respect you so much Sarah…Happy Birthday.’
Karl’s wife Jasmine also chimed in with: ‘Happiest Birthdays Sarsoura. That’s so beautiful Karlos.’
Today sports presenter Danika Mason also offered: ‘A true icon.’
Karl’s tribute was not lost on Sarah, who repaid Karl’s kind words.
Karlos!! You gorgeous man!! Thank you. You know me too well,’ she wrote.
‘You are just such a joy, such a beautiful friend. So lucky I get to laugh with you every day. The best time. Hit it Madonna.’
Sarah has reportedly signed a new deal to remain with the popular breakfast show, despite recent rumours that Samantha Armytage could replace her
Meanwhile, Samantha would be filling in for Sarah on Today over the holidays.
Samantha, 49, who has been hosting The Golden Bachelor over the past few weeks, will share the temporary breakfast show gig with Nova radio host Michael ‘Wippa’ Wipfli.
