'I'm disappointed': Axed Today show host Georgie Gardner breaks her silence on being replaced by former co-star Karl Stefanovic in shock return

© Provided by Associated Newspapers Limited Sad times for Nine: The Today show saw a steady decline in the ratings while being hosted by Georgie (pictured) and co-host Deborah Knight Today show host Georgie Gardner has broken her silence on being replaced by Karl Stefanovic and his new co-host Allison Langdon.

Speaking to 9Now, the 49-year-old news presenter appeared shocked by the network's decision to axe herself and co-host Deborah Knight to reinstate Karl.

'I was consulted two weeks ago about the future direction of the Today Show and naturally I'm disappointed with the outcome,' she said. 

© Provided by Associated Newspapers Limited 'I'm disappointed': Axed Today show host Georgie Gardner (right) breaks her silence on being replaced by former co-star Karl Stefanovic in shock return (pictured left is Deborah Knight)

Georgie replaced Karl's co-host Lisa Wilkinson in early 2018, after working with the network for many years. 

When Karl was axed by the program in December 2018, he was later replaced by Deborah Knight when it relaunched with a new-look panel in January 2019. 

Georgie told the publication: 'I have no regrets, even though the scrutiny and public discourse has been daunting and disproportionate. It's also at times been cruel.

© Provided by Associated Newspapers Limited History: Georgie (right) replaced Karl's (left) co-host Lisa Wilkinson in early 2018, after working with the network for many years

Karl was axed while on his honeymoon to new wife Jasmine Yarbrough in Aspen during December 2018. 

His return to the breakfast show comes after the program's steady decline in the ratings while being helmed by the all-female hosts Georgie and Deborah.

Last week, the struggling show pulled in its lowest ratings ever, plunging to a paltry 155,000 viewers across the five metro cities.

© Provided by Associated Newspapers Limited New faces of Today! Karl Stefanovic (right) will return as a host of the Today Show in 2020 with new co-host Allison Langdon (left) According to The Daily Telegraph, the ratings had 'been the nail in the coffin for the current crew'.

Darren Wick, Nine's director of news, admitted having the all-female presenting team was likely a mistake. 

'We took a bold decision to try something new with two women hosting the Today Show this year and regrettably that has not worked for the audience,' he said in a statement. 

Darren added that everyone involved would remain within the network, and the full line-up for the revamped Today Show had not yet been decided.  

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