Karl Stefanovic takes the day off work the morning after the Gold Dinner

Big night? Today host Karl Stefanovic takes the day off work the morning after emceeing the Gold Dinner 2021… 12 years after THAT Logies incident


He’s known to like a drink or two.

And Today host Karl Stefanovic wisely chose to take the day off on Friday after a big night at the Gold Dinner charity gala at Sydney Airport the night before.

The father of four, 46, was the emcee of the star-studded event, which raised funds for the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation.

Having a lie-in: Today host Karl Stefanovic wisely chose to take the day off on Friday after a big night at the Gold Dinner charity gala at Sydney Airport the night before 

Karl obviously kept things professional for his duties as master of ceremonies, but it’s possible he knocked a few back afterwards.

If the Nine presenter did enjoy a couple of schooners, it was probably best to take Friday off, especially because it was a late night.

Today Extra co-host David Campbell filled in for Karl on the Today show, alongside Allison Langdon.

Man of the hour: The father of four, 46, was the emcee of the star-studded event, which raised funds for the Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation. Pictured with Hamish Blake

Man of the hour: The father of four, 46, was the emcee of the star-studded event, which raised funds for the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation. Pictured with Hamish Blake

A Channel Nine spokesperson confirmed to Daily Mail Australia Karl wasn’t off sick on Friday and was instead on annual leave.

One of Karl’s most famous moments on the Today show came in 2009 when he appeared a little worse for wear the morning after the Logie Awards.

He was broadcasting live from Melbourne with co-host Lisa Wilkinson when he started slurring his words, making odd jokes and bursting into fits of laughter.

Stepping in: Today Extra co-host David Campbell (right) filled in for Karl on Friday's Today show, alongside Allison Langdon (left)

Stepping in: Today Extra co-host David Campbell (right) filled in for Karl on Friday’s Today show, alongside Allison Langdon (left)

While Nine’s commercial rivals tried to beat it up into a ‘scandal’, Karl’s big night at the Logies ended up being a PR success for the network.

His messy antics helped establish his larrikin persona, which continues to this day.

A repeat performance was avoided on Friday, however, by Karl taking the day off to have a lie-in at home instead. 

Remember this? One of Karl's most famous moments on the Today show came in 2009 when he appeared worse for wear the morning after the Logie Awards. Pictured with Lisa Wilkinson

Remember this? One of Karl’s most famous moments on the Today show came in 2009 when he appeared worse for wear the morning after the Logie Awards. Pictured with Lisa Wilkinson

Annual leave: A repeat performance was avoided on Friday, however, by Karl taking the day off to have a lie-in at home instead. Pictured: Karl kissing Guillaume Brahimi at the Gold Dinner

Annual leave: A repeat performance was avoided on Friday, however, by Karl taking the day off to have a lie-in at home instead. Pictured: Karl kissing Guillaume Brahimi at the Gold Dinner