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Nine boss let Wilkinson go due to multiple contracts

The head of Channel Nine has reportedly blamed Lisa Wilkinson's "multiple commercial contracts" for her stunning departure from the network, saying she spread herself too thin across rival media platforms whereas her co-host Karl Stefanovic is wholly owned by Nine.

Today Show airs without Lisa Wilkinson

Lisa Wilkinson was not on the Today show on Tuesday morning, hours after she announced her defection to Ten.

Viewers have switched on the Today show to find regular co-host Lisa Wilkinson not on air, after the host defected to rival network Ten in a shock move announced late on Monday night.

I'm A Celebrity beaten by current affairs

Back in your box ... Shane Warne on set of TV show I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.

It seems Australians would much rather keep up with its news and current affairs than watch Warnie and his camp mates get attacked by snakes and spiders in the South African jungle.