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Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Karl Stefanovic and his Today co-host Sarah Abo's HUGE pay gap exposed in TV Rich List - as Nine's male stars earn over a million dollars more than their female colleagues
Disputes over pay parity in TV Land could be set to erupt again following a bombshell report revealing the salaries of Australian television's brightest stars. The Australian's inaugural TV Rich List report claimed that Nine star Karl Stefanovic is currently being paid an eye-watering $2million more than his Today show co-host Sarah Abo. The report has collated the 35 highest salaries among TV stars on Australia's three commercial networks - Channel Seven, Nine and Network 10. It revealed that Stefanovic, 50, is the highest paid small screen star, bringing home a formidable $2.8million annually, making almost three times as much as Abo, 39. This is in stark contrast to his Today counterpart who comes in at tenth place with a salary of $800,000. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. It was also reported that Stefanovic's salary is almost as much as sitting chief executive Matt Stanton ($1.6 million) and his predecessor Mike Sneesby ($1.5 million) combined. It appears that Nine has the deepest pockets out of the three commercial networks, with six of its stars making the top ten. The Block host Scott Cam trailed close behind Stefanovic on $2.4million, while Lego Masters star Hamish Blake sits third on $2million. The top ten Nine contingent is rounded out by newsreaders Alison Langdon ($1.2million), Peter Overton ($1 million) and Abo. Meanwhile Seven's highest paid star, Gold Logie winner Larry Emdur sits in fourth place at $1.6million, while Sunrise host Natalie Barr came in fifth on $1.3million. Meanwhile, Network Ten did not feature in the top ten at all, with their highest paid star Waleed Aly coming in at number 12 on $700,000. Stefanovic wears a few different caps at Nine, having worked as a reporter on 60 Minutes. He has also filled in for presenters on Nine Radio (formerly Macquarie Media) stations 2GB and 4BC This is also in stark contrast to Aly's Project co-star Sarah Harris, who clocked in at number 24 on $500,000 - $200,000 less than her co-host. While there is quite a considerable gulf in salary between Stefanovic and Abo, the former has been in the Today chair for almost two decades while his co-host joined in 2023. Stefanovic wears a few different caps at Nine, having worked as a reporter on 60 Minutes as well as helming the short-lived series, This Time Next Year. He has also filled in for presenters on Nine Radio (formerly Macquarie Media) stations 2GB and 4BC. Former Network Ten producer Rob McKnight told the publication these eye-watering salaries could soon be a thing of the past with the exception of the breakfast stars. 'The days of big network contracts are long gone,' he told the publication. 'With smaller revenues, TV networks can't afford to have big stars sitting on contracts doing nothing.' 'While there are still some exceptions due to historical deals, performers are more likely to be paid on a per show basis,' he added. 'The exception to this rule is news and breakfast shows. As these shows go all year round, hosts are signed up to multi-year contracts.' Daily Mail Australia has reached out to Nine for comment. It's not the first time discussions about pay parity have popped up around Stefanovic, with his former co-host Lisa Wilkinson leaving the network in 2017 over a reported salary dispute. The Australian had previously reported that Karl was earning at least $2 million a year in a three-year contract, with a potential bonus that could take his salary to $3 million if ratings were hit. Lisa was also was said by the Daily Telegraph to have been on a $1.1 million-a-year contract, with Nine only willing to increase the amount to $1.8million. The amount was claimed to have not been enough for her to stay with the network and she defected to Ten where she co-hosted The Project. Nine CEO Hugh Marks spoke out on the claims, saying he offered Lisa $1.8million, but that she asked for $2.3 million. 'I went to an incredible amount of trouble to build that [$1.8million] package for her. She wanted $2.3million,' he told the publication.
News.com.au
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Karl and Sarah's enormous pay gap exposed in Aussie TV Rich List
Today host Karl Stefanovic earns an eye-watering $2 million more per year than co-host Sarah Abo, according to an in-depth report released today. The Australian 's inaugural TV Rich List collates the 35 highest salaries among TV stars on Australia's three commercial networks, Channel 7, Channel 9 and Network 10. The list runs from Karl in the top spot with an annual salary of $2.8 million, to stablemate and 60 Minutes reporter Amelia Adams at 35 with $300,000. And Nine dominates the list with six out of the 10 highest-paid stars, including the all-male top three. Longtime The Block host Scott Cam is not too far behind Stefanovic with an annual salary of $2.4 million, with Lego Masters host Hamish Blake on $2 million. The Morning Show host Larry Emdur is Seven's highest-paid star but has to settle for fourth place on the list with his $1.6 million annual salary. His Seven colleague Natalie Barr rounds out the top five, as the highest-paid woman on the list with an annual salary of $1.3 million. Stefanovic's co-host Sarah Abo sits at number 11 on the Rich List, with an annual salary of $800,00 – a whopping $2 million behind her co-host. Of course, Stefanovic has been co-host of Today for almost two decades now, whereas Abo only joined him in 2023. But Stefanovic's pay disparity with his succession of female co-hosts has long been a point of conjecture – it was enough to lead his most famous on-air partner, Lisa Wilkinson, to leave the network in 2017, frustrated over the wide pay gap between them. The full 35-name list is dominated by personalities from Nine and Seven, with presenters on Ten making just three appearances (Waleed Aly is the network's highest-paid star, on $700,000). The Australian.
Sky News AU
09-05-2025
- General
- Sky News AU
The Block host Scott Cam reveals his go-to trick for uncovering hidden leaks... and the simple check could save homeowners thousands
Australia's favourite tradie, Scott Cam, has revealed his top tip for spotting hidden water damage in the home. The longtime host of The Block says one of the most common issues Aussie homeowners face is neglecting their plumbing systems, particularly before going away on holiday. "People are walking out the door for long European holidays without checking their gutters, their drains, or the flexi-hose under their sink, and they come home to (major) damage," Cam told News Corp. "If you're home you can obviously turn the water off, but often these leaks happen while people are away." Cam's warning comes off the back of new research by Allianz, which found that 84 per cent of Australian homeowners are not keeping up with regular maintenance checks- and 13 per cent admit they don't check at all unless something goes wrong. "The stats are astounding," said Cam, 62. According to the study, burst water pipes, many caused by faulty or ageing flexi-hoses, led to a staggering $864 million in insurance claims across the industry in the past year alone. Backing up the findings, Water Leak Detection Australia noted that even a minor leak could lead to major damage over time. "While a tiny leak might not seem like a big deal, over time, that drip adds up to litres of lost water, higher bills, and costly repairs," the company said in a statement. "In Australia, water leaks sneak into homes and businesses, causing damage long before you even spot the problem. "What begins as a silent drip behind a wall or under a slab can end in thousands of dollars down the drain." They warned that insurance might not cover slow leaks if deemed to be the result of poor maintenance- potentially leaving homeowners to foot the bill for wall, ceiling, or even foundation repairs. In some cases, families have been forced to move out entirely while the damage is fixed. Cam, who has fronted several Nine renovation shows since rising to fame on Backyard Blitz in the early 2000s, shared his personal trick for detecting a hidden leak. "I recommend homeowners go to the water meter, mark the reading with a texta, and then make sure all water-using devices are turned off," he said. "Come back a few hours later and check again. You'll know there is a hidden leak if the water reading has changed. "Sometimes the meter might only move slightly, but it's a great way to see if you have a small drip somewhere. The Melbourne-based father-of-three added that many maintenance checks simply come down to common sense. "If it rains, go outside and see where the water is going. Under the sink, check those flexi-hoses," he said. "We're trying to educate people." And if you're feeling sheepish about not having done these checks before, Cam says don't worry- he probably wouldn't have either if he hadn't worked in the building industry. "But since I do, I know that ignoring these small maintenance tasks can lead to big issues for your home and your wallet," he said.
Daily Mail
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The Block host Scott Cam shares his joy at becoming a grandfather as his son welcomes his first child - and reveals their adorable name
The Block host Scott Cam has shared his joy at becoming a grandfather. The veteran presenter, 62, shared a gallery of photos to social media on Friday night confirming his son Charlie and his partner Amber had welcomed their first child, a beautiful girl. One precious photo captured Scott happily posing alongside Charlie, 28, while he tenderly cradled his newborn grandchild. Another showed a beaming Scott looking every inch the doting grandad as he held the bundle of joy while visiting the maternity ward and a third captured him lovingly kissing the newborn's forehead. The Sydney-born presenter revealed in the caption the birth happened last month and he is now going public: 'As of five weeks ago, I became a grandfather to beautiful Tiggy. 'I'm so proud of Charlie and Amber. She is absolutely gorgeous.' Many of Scott's celebrity friends took to the comment section to offer their words of support. 'The best grandad,' gushed The Block veterans Liberty and Eliza. 'Well done Scotty, what a gift, you'll be the BEST Grandpa of them all,' added Catriona Rowntree and Barry Du Bois chipped in with: 'So happy for you and the family mate. Number One Grandpa.' Scott and wife of thirty years Ann share twins, Bill and Sarah, 25 and Charlie. In August 2023, Scott's handsome sons Charlie and Bill were forced to bring their girlfriends to the set of the show to stop one all-female team fawning all over them. The men reportedly got contestants Liberty and Eliza flustered when they visited the site in Charming St, Hampton East. 'Are your sons single?' Eliza allegedly asked Cam. According to Woman's Day magazine, Cam raved about how wonderful his two boys are. 'Have you seen my sons? They're magnificent,' he said. Eliza explained that's why the two sisters were interested in finding out their relationship status from Cam. Liberty said the duo were hoping to meet single tradies or handsome contestants, who are looking for love. 'We're both single, so we're hoping there are some single tradies, or anyone really,' she told Cam. Scott said he ensured both boys offered proof they are off the market to the single girls. The veteran presenter is a proud family man and took to Instagram after his three children graduated in the same week. The host shared a photo of himself and his wife of 30 years, Ann, with their eldest son Charlie at his graduation. The beaming parents flanked their then 26-year-old son as he posed in his graduation robe and cap.
Daily Mail
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The Block host Scott Cam shares plumbing hack that could save homeowners THOUSANDS of dollars
The Block's Scott Cam has come forward with a raft of cost saving maintenance hacks that he says could save homeowners thousands of dollars. The 62-year-old TV host and former tradie pointed out ways to avoid burst water pipes, which, according to a fresh survey by Allianz Insurance, have cost Aussies $864 million over the last year. Describing the new stats as 'astounding', Scott said that simple things like checking the condition of the bathroom and kitchen sink plumbing were a way to avoid catastrophe. And in his familiar no-nonsense style, the one-time carpenter also slammed homeowners for not taking sufficient care. 'People are walking out the door for long European holidays without checking their gutters, their drains, or the flexi-hose under their sink, and they come home to (major) damage,' he told the Daily Telegraph on Thursday.' 'If you're home, you can obviously turn the water off, but often these leaks happen while people are away,' he said. Scott added that shutting off water supply after a DIY meter could avoid hidden leaks that could, if unchecked, end in wallet bursting repairs. He added that leaving off the water supply for a few hours would reveal any issues. 'You'll know there is a hidden leak if the water reading has changed. Sometimes the meter might only move slightly, but it's a great way to see if you have a small drip somewhere,' he explained. Scott also suggested other damage-avoiding tips such checking to make sure garden hoses are not left tangled as well as making sure kitchen sink flexi hoses are secure. It comes after filming on Channel Nine's The Block got underway in regional Victoria in March after Nine allegedly hit a serious snag ahead of production. An industry insider exclusively told Daily Mail Australia that cameras were set to roll in Daylesford in January but was held up until March. Our source revealed that producers are less-than-enamoured with the crop of contestants who applied for the show's 21st season. They claimed casting producers have been in crisis meetings with Nine executives because they are so far unhappy with the presented line-up for 2025. 'There are desperate measures being made to get the show right for the next series,' the source said. 'There has been a noticeable absence of what Channel Nine were interested in showcasing later this year.' The source said Nine was interested in attracting 'older and wiser' contestants for 2025, in a bid to move away from on screen drama that has become a fixture on the show in recent seasons. Much of the 2024 season was dominated by the controversial 'flirtgate scandal' involving married couple Brad and Kylie Baker, and their co-star Mimi Belperio. Daly Mail Australia has contacted Channel Nine for comment. This season contestants will have to build their luxury homes completely from scratch in a new plotline that is sure to inject even more tension into the already time-pressured and stressful builds. According to planning documents submitted to Hepburn Shire Council include five new plots that will provide a starting-off point for contestants. Previously, Blockheads have been tasked with renovating an existing property or, in the case of the 2022 season, renovating homes that were shipped into the Gisborne site. In a huge challenge, the 2025 contestants will be required to complete the shell of a five-bedroom floor plan, including a study, living area and a garage. The properties will also include other lavish amenities including a covered outdoor area and a heated swimming pool. The documents, which were submitted by Group Architects, also suggest that the five homes will be near-identical two-storey eco friendly developments.
