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Today Show Hosts Face Backlash for Dubai Trip Amid Deadly NSW Floods

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Today’s audience has criticized Channel Nine heavily for dispatching the show’s anchors to Dubai for a live broadcast, despite the unprecedented floods in NSW.

Currently, Karl Stefanovic and Sarah Abo are temporarily residing at the luxurious Atlantis The Royal hotel situated on The Palm Jumeirah for their breakfast program.

The five-star accommodation starts from $1,400 for a weeknight and $1,600 for a weekend night.

Nevertheless, Nine’s choice to air the program in a lavish urban area has drawn criticism, as severe flooding in New South Wales persists, causing five fatalities and damage to approximately 10,000 properties.

One individual expressed their dismay on social media by saying: ‘I can’t believe The Today Show is advertising a $20k suite in Dubai at a time when we’re facing a cost of living crisis in Australia, and over 30,000 people are affected by the floods in NSW. This just doesn’t seem right!’

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And who among the viewers at home can possibly afford a nightly rate of $1000 to stay there? One person commented, “They seem to be living in a different world.

A third party observed that there seems to be a gap between people attending the event and those watching from home, showing less emotional investment. This could potentially boost tourism in Dubai, yet it’s not primarily focused on catering to the viewers’ interests.

In a flooding crisis in Australia, it’s not advisable for the hosts to be traveling abroad on a lavish vacation instead of covering the news.

On Friday, Karl, Sarah, Richard Wilkins, and other hosts from The Today Show took a flight to the United Arab Emirates.

As a lifestyle enthusiast, I’m delighted to share that my family – my lovely wife Jasmine and our adorable five-year-old daughter Harper – have been reveling in this holiday season with me. It’s always a joy to create cherished memories together.

Jasmine frequently shares pictures of her opulent hotel on Instagram, engaging her audience consistently.

Over 32,000 individuals are currently cut off due to floodwaters, while around 400 properties have been declared uninhabitable or damaged beyond repair, as reported by the New South Wales State Emergency Service.

Over the next few days, we can anticipate heavier rainfall and powerful gusts of wind, which might complicate ongoing restoration activities due to the potential for landslides and fallen trees.

According to Jonathan How from the Bureau of Meteorology, powerful winds forecasted for Monday and Tuesday might pose challenges to ongoing recovery operations.

He mentioned that we’re discussing winds blowing at speeds between 60-80 kilometers per hour, and these strong gusts may lead to many trees falling over due to the impact.

State leader Chris Minns recently stopped by Taree, expressing a desire for the state administration to aid the community in swiftly recovering from any challenges they may be facing.

In the near future, funds for assistance during tough times and disasters, as well as initiatives to enhance flood resistance, particularly in Taree and other affected areas, will be put into action.

But previous attempts, while well-intentioned, had not always delivered in areas hit by flooding. 

Minns emphasized that we aim to avoid repeating historical errors since we seem to be experiencing an increasing number of natural calamities.

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2025-05-26 04:53

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