Today hosts told to 'shape up or ship out' ahead of ratings season

Today hosts Karl Stefanovic and Allison Langdon have reportedly been told to "shape up or ship out" as they kick off the show for 2022.

The Sunday Telegraph reports that executives plan to throw "everything but the kitchen sink" at the show to ensure ratings improve.

Some changes that are rumoured for the show this year include having Scherri-Lee Biggs take over as a weather presenter after impressing viewers and execs alike while working over the summer break.

Entertainment reporter Brooke Boney may also be moved to a roving reporter role.

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However, one insider said it wasn't all bad news, saying the show still had some wins last year.

"Today has found its mojo," the source told the publication. "Even though they didn’t win overall last year, Today had a pretty successful 2021 and claimed wins on the east coast in some markets.

"They will definitely provide strong competition this year."

It comes as Nine's Married At First Sight tonight and Seven's The Voice Generations both begin tonight with execs eager to see who will win the ratings.

The publication also reports that this year also marks an interesting time for Sunrise as the show could see major changes in the coming months.

David 'Kochie' Koch's contract with the show comes to an end in late 2022, and executive producer Michael Pell may be looking to take up a US-based role with the network.

They also believe that there will be numerous people, rather than one reporter filling in for Edwina Bartholomew while she takes time off to welcome her second child.

According to TV Tonight, Nine’s Director of Morning Television, Steven Burling spoke of 2021's challenges.

"It’s been a challenging year as the pandemic and repeated lockdowns have taken their toll on Australians of all ages," he said. "During this time of crisis more and more viewers have made Today their breakfast program of choice for their daily news updates, and some much-needed laughs along the way.

"For Karl, Ally, Alex, Brooke and Tim (as well as the wider production team) it’s been a privilege to be welcomed into our audience’s homes, each and every day."

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