Today show viewers have called for fill-in presenter Tom Steinfort to be appointed Karl Stefanovic’s permanent replacement – but suggested getting rid of co-host Samantha Armytage.The 41-year-old presenter has been filling in alongside Sam, 49, this week, as Channel Nine continues its search to permanently replace axed co-host Karl.Viewers have been impressed by Tom’s polished on-screen presence, natural chemistry with the team and ability to bring a fresh energy to the breakfast show – and suggested making him a permanent member.’Keep Tom but please change the other host,’ one person wrote on social media. ‘I absolutely love love love Tom!! He has so much charisma, I’d love for him to take over from Karl!’ another added. ‘I have to say I watched this on the telly yesterday and thought Sam & Tom have great chemistry!’ a third chimed in. Today show viewers have called for fill-in presenter Tom Steinfort to be appointed Karl Stefanovic’s permanent replacement – but suggested getting rid of co-host Samantha Armytage The 41-year-old presenter has been filling in alongside Samantha this week, as Channel Nine continues its search to permanently replace axed co-host Karl It comes after Sam divided viewers on Monday when she showed off the ‘awkward’ outfit she donned on the breakfast show. Channel Nine shared an image of the look to its style account on Instagram, with the former Sunrise host rocking a white blouse tucked into grey pleated shorts.The ensemble appeared to be a summery, casual take on a business look, as Sam teamed the outfit with pointed black pumps.However, while some fans praised the attire, other viewers said the TV star looked ‘awkward’, labelling the look a ‘fail’. ‘Just no,’ one person wrote, as another added: ‘It’s a fail! Boring look for morning TV.’Channel Nine quietly reshuffled the deck at Today this week, with veteran reporter Mike Willesee Jr removed from the breakfast show as the network trials a fresh on-air pairing.In a move sure to spark speculation about the program’s long-term direction, former Farmer Wants A Wife host Sam has been joined by respected 60 Minutes journalist Tom Steinfort at the desk while regular co-host Sarah Abo is away on maternity leave.The temporary partnership marks a return to breakfast television for Sam and reunites Tom with a role he knows well. Viewers have been impressed by Tom’s polished on-screen presence, natural chemistry with the team and ability to bring a fresh energy to the breakfast show – and suggested making him a permanent member In a move sure to spark speculation about the program’s long-term direction, former Farmer Wants A Wife host Sam has been joined by respected 60 Minutes journalist Tom Steinfort at the desk while regular co-host Sarah Abo is away on maternity leaveBefore becoming one of 60 Minutes’ most recognisable faces, Tom served as Today’s newsreader during the Deborah Knight and Georgie Gardner era in 2019, making him a familiar figure to the show’s viewers.According to industry insiders, Tom is highly regarded by Nine management and remains a popular member of the Today team behind the scenes, with executives optimistic he and Sam will strike the right chemistry on air.The pairing is expected to be closely watched by network bosses, particularly as breakfast television remains one of the most fiercely contested battlegrounds.While Nine is understood to be treating the arrangement as a temporary hosting solution, the chemistry between Sam and Tom will inevitably come under scrutiny as executives continue searching for ways to improve the breakfast program’s ratings performance.