Sylvia Jeffreys is also set to leave Today, following Karl and Peter Stefanovic out the door

Speculation is mounting that Today newsreader Sylvia Jeffreys will depart the struggling show, hot on the heels of Karl and Peter Stefanovic.

Speculation is mounting that Today newsreader Sylvia Jeffreys will depart the troubled breakfast show, clearing the way for a fresh line-up in the New Year.

According to reports, the popular journalist will be “redeployed” elsewhere within the network and replaced by Perth journalist Tracy Vo.

It follows this afternoon’s shock announcement that Karl Stefanovic, veteran star of the breakfast show, would not return in 2019.

And yesterday, his younger brother Peter — Jeffreys’ husband — confirmed earlier reports that he was leaving Channel 9 after almost 15 years, most recently in the role of Weekend Today co-host.

News Corp Australia television writer Colin Vickery quoted a senior source at the network as saying Jeffreys will also depart the show.

According to his report, she is slated to front “a new prime time show”.

In response to the speculation news director Darren Wick said Jeffreys was “a huge part of Nine’s plans for 2019 and beyond” but didn’t address her future on Today.

“She is contracted with Nine until the end of 2020. Any reports or speculation that she is leaving Nine are incorrect,” he said.

“She is a gifted, hard-working journalist and presenter and we look forward to continuing to work with her.”

It follows claims by entertainment industry commentator Peter Ford this morning that she was about to be “redeployed” to a new role.

Reports indicate Sylvia Jeffreys will be “redeployed” at Nine following the exits of Karl and Peter Stefanovic.

A network spokesman was tight-lipped, declining to comment on Jeffreys’ future and news.com.au contacted her for comment but did not receive a response.

One insider told news.com.au earlier today that her departure would be a shock, given her popularity and reputation for being a hard-worker.

“I’m surprised by this,” the source said. “If Sylvia goes, it’ll be her decision. She’s seen as a real asset.”

However, newly minted executive producer Steve Burling is understood to be planning a clean slate for Today in a bid to shift the viewer focus back to what happens on screen, not off.

“It’s a chance to start the year with something fresh,” another source said.

Peter Stefanovic and Sylvia Jeffreys are holidaying in the US.

Industry commentator David Knox, editor of blog TV Tonight, told news.com.au it would require a “helluva job” to signal change to an audience that has switched off.

“The show has faced disruption since the exit of Lisa Wilkinson and headlines surrounding Karl’s personal life, and there are numerous areas ripe for a refresh,” Knox said.

The fate of co-host Georgie Gardner is unclear, and reports at the weekend said veteran entertainment correspondent Richard “Dickie” Wilkins is also facing the chopping block.

Peter Stefanovic and Sylvia Jeffreys were together during the infamous Ubergate scandal. Picture: Christian Gilles

Knox said Today should stop trying to emulate its rival.

“Today’s biggest competition isn’t Sunrise — it’s breakfast radio and the 8.10am train,” he said.

“Nine’s strength has always been in news. Go hard on overnight news, leave the debates and cash-call giveaways to the other mob.”

Jeffreys is currently on holiday in the US with her husband, following Karl Stefanovic’s high-profile and glitzy wedding to Jasmine Yarbrough in Mexico earlier this month.