Why Today's Karl Stefanovic's latest on-air stunt has everyone talking
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In recent years, we've seen a rise in the number of celebrities who are willing to perform stunts on national television that leave audiences both shocked and entertained. While some may see this as a cheap way to get attention, there's no denying that these stunts often make for must-see TV.
But when it comes to Today's Karl Stefanovic, his entire act's goal is to unquestionably grab viewers' attention after he took a two-week break from the program and had everyone wondering whether he would be off the show permanently.
Upon his return to the show on Monday, Karl stunned the audience and Today co-host, Allison Langdon, by taking off his clothes.
Well, for those who are curious, he didn't just randomly strip off on-air, he and his co-host were interviewing lawn bowls champion Aaron ‘Disco’ Wilson — the athlete who made headlines when he famously tore off his shirt in victory at the Commonwealth Games when the act was carried out.
Credit: Instagram/Today
During the segment, Aaron joked about wanting to rip off his shirt once again if given the opportunity, prompting the show to take a risqué turn where Karl began to slowly strip his clothes off while Ginuwine's ‘Pony’ was playing in the background.
The host said: 'You go first then I'll go,' to which Aaron replied with: 'Show me yours, I'll show you mine.'
Then, as he gently took off his jacket, Karl added, 'Go on.'
Aaron unbuttoned his jacket and removed it, prompting the host to take it a step further by untying his tie and taking it off before carefully releasing his shirt's buttons.
'Tell me when it's over!' Ally exclaimed, joking that Karl was 'taking too long'.
Karl then ripped his shirt open, leaving Ally screaming.
The two hosts laughed out loud before proceeding with the interview.
Karl Stefanovic surprised the viewers by stripping his clothes off on live television. Credit: Today.
Viewers expressed their delight for Karl's return to the show, with many praising him for making his comeback 'interesting'.
One person wrote: 'So good to have Karl back.'
'So good to have Karl back with Ally!' another exclaimed.
Others joked about Karl's stunt, with many saying that they wish they did not see it on live television.
One user said: 'Oh my gosh! It's like watching dad trying to be cool haha.'
'Please keep your shirt on, Karl!' another said.
A third chimed in: 'No one needs to see that omg!'
We think that Karl's act is a brilliant nod to the speculation that he will be off the show for good, letting everyone know that he is still a part of the Today family.
How about you? What are your thoughts on the stunt?
But when it comes to Today's Karl Stefanovic, his entire act's goal is to unquestionably grab viewers' attention after he took a two-week break from the program and had everyone wondering whether he would be off the show permanently.
Upon his return to the show on Monday, Karl stunned the audience and Today co-host, Allison Langdon, by taking off his clothes.
Well, for those who are curious, he didn't just randomly strip off on-air, he and his co-host were interviewing lawn bowls champion Aaron ‘Disco’ Wilson — the athlete who made headlines when he famously tore off his shirt in victory at the Commonwealth Games when the act was carried out.
Credit: Instagram/Today
During the segment, Aaron joked about wanting to rip off his shirt once again if given the opportunity, prompting the show to take a risqué turn where Karl began to slowly strip his clothes off while Ginuwine's ‘Pony’ was playing in the background.
The host said: 'You go first then I'll go,' to which Aaron replied with: 'Show me yours, I'll show you mine.'
Then, as he gently took off his jacket, Karl added, 'Go on.'
Aaron unbuttoned his jacket and removed it, prompting the host to take it a step further by untying his tie and taking it off before carefully releasing his shirt's buttons.
'Tell me when it's over!' Ally exclaimed, joking that Karl was 'taking too long'.
Karl then ripped his shirt open, leaving Ally screaming.
The two hosts laughed out loud before proceeding with the interview.
Karl Stefanovic surprised the viewers by stripping his clothes off on live television. Credit: Today.
Viewers expressed their delight for Karl's return to the show, with many praising him for making his comeback 'interesting'.
One person wrote: 'So good to have Karl back.'
'So good to have Karl back with Ally!' another exclaimed.
Others joked about Karl's stunt, with many saying that they wish they did not see it on live television.
One user said: 'Oh my gosh! It's like watching dad trying to be cool haha.'
'Please keep your shirt on, Karl!' another said.
A third chimed in: 'No one needs to see that omg!'
We think that Karl's act is a brilliant nod to the speculation that he will be off the show for good, letting everyone know that he is still a part of the Today family.
How about you? What are your thoughts on the stunt?