Industry insiders have revealed Nine may already be eyeing off their new Golden Boy to replace Karl Stefanovic upon his retirement. One source tells Daily Mail rising reporter Chaad Hewitt has made a very big impression on higher ups with his confidence, looks, and charm. Industry insiders have revealed Nine may already be eyeing off their new Golden Boy to replace Karl Stefanovic, 51, upon his retirement. Pictured with rising star Chaad Hewitt'They've been quietly polling long-term viewers and the response has been overwhelmingly positive,' the source claims. 'During filming of a segment last week, one of the Channel Nine executives casually said, "Chad is the next Karl,"' the source claims.

Source: Daily Mail February 07, 2026 10:58 UTC