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.

Network Ten has quashed rumours Lisa Wilkinson and Carrie Bickmore will trade roles after the the Today host spectacularly quit her breakfast show duties to join The Project.

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As the dust settles in the Today studios in the wake of Lisa Wilkinson's spectacular and dramatic departure from the show she helmed for a decade, attention now turns to who will fill the chair she occupied so comfortably.

If Nine thinks it won this round, it could be in for a shock.

Channel Nine has axed founding host Paul Vautin from the Logie-award winning The Footy Show as the program undergoes its most dramatic overhaul in 24 years.

The media rumour mill is in overdrive about the backroom moves which led to Lisa Wilkinson's sudden departure from Today.

The comedian has lashed out at foe Samantha Armytage, challenging the Sunrise host to a "cage match" to settle their differences.

Today host Karl Stefanovic has addressed Lisa Wilkinson's shock departure from the Nine breakfast show, calling his former co-host's decision a "surprise to us all".

Lisa Wilkinson has quit Channel Nine's Today program.

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.

The former Presidential nominee has hit out against a couple of high-profile Australians in an interview on Four Corners.

INXS has distanced itself from The Last Rockstar, claiming Channel Seven producers never asked them for their take on Michael Hutchence's final days.

There was a rare moment of unity on the Insiders couch on Sunday morning.

Actress Meghan Markle has quit the hit TV drama Suits, a UK paper reports.

Foxtel's remake of Picnic At Hanging Rock is an early hit at the annual TV market.

Established names win major awards, while men dominate the AM categories.

Communications minister Mitch Fifield has demanded the ABC reveal the names and pay packets of everyone earning more than $200,000 per annum.

Amazon has suspended top entertainment executive Roy Price and says it's reviewing its options for current projects with the Weinstein Company.

The axe has fallen on ABC program The Book Club after longtime host Jennifer Byrne decided to farewell the public broadcaster.

Sophie Monk has hit out at The Bachelorette's latest evictee Sam, accusing him of lying and saying he made her feel "uncomfortable" on the show.

Plus, Fremantle Media has struck a new deal with British broadcaster Channel 5 for is long-running drama Neighbours.

The eight-hour drama based on the true crime of LA's Menendez brothers will change your perspective on its outcome, promises producer Dick Wolf.

The comedians who brought you The Chaser's War on Everything are returning to commercial radio for the first time in 11 years.

On Thursday's episode, a new frontrunner emerged.