'I was angry with myself'

Brothers Karl and Pete Stefanovic have publicly apologised after audio of the pair allegedly complaining about their colleagues was secretly recorded by an Uber driver.

They have also personally apologised to Channel Nine bosses and Karl's TODAY show co-host Georgie Gardner, who are understood to be mentioned by name in the conversation.



"I did a silly thing and feel awful for any embarrassment I’ve brought to my colleagues, who I deeply respect," Pete said in a statement.



"I have spoken directly to the people involved and have offered my sincerest apologies as I have been raised to do. Do something wrong, apologise, and try to move on.



"It is embarrassing to not only get myself into this situation but also my big brother, and the network.

Pete and Karl Stefanovic have spoke about that phone conversation recorded in the back of an Uber (Supplied)

"There’s nothing quite like having all your insecurities out there for people to see and read.



"I am now investing in a hands free ear piece, and I gave the driver one star - but only because you can’t give a zero," he added.



While Karl, 43, said in a statement: "I was angry with myself at first that I could be so stupid."

He admitted that he talks to his younger brother, 36, multiple times a day but usually only to discuss their sporting prowess (or lack thereof).



"Pete and I were guilty of having a spray after a Sunday BBQ.

Karl says he was angry with himself over the incident (Getty)



"We talk a hundred times a day and hardly ever about work. Mainly about his terrible golf.



"But we did and the conversation was recorded. And we are sorry.



"For the record Georgie Gardner is killing it as well. She's the best thing to happen to the show in years. She's hungry, she's working hard and making the show better every day. I love working with her. Anyone says differently, they don't know.



"Ps. I'll be taking cabs from now on," he added.



WATCH: TODAY welcomes back Georgie Gardner. (Post continues)

The pair are set to see just what part of their phone conversation will be transcribed into print when New Idea hits shelves tomorrow, with the magazine reportedly paying $50,000 to get the Uber driver's story.



In NSW it's illegal to record a conversation without the other party knowing, which means it will not be able to be used.



However, the driver is set to "recall" the conversation to the outlet.



"Clearly it was school behaviour between brothers but that's no excuse," a Nine's spokesperson, said.

Pete is understood to have filed a formal complaint to Uber over the incident (Getty)

"We appreciate their genuine apologies."



It's understood Pete filed a complaint with Uber over the incident and driver in question.



"Following receipt of the report, we immediately removed the driver’s access to the app so that we can properly investigate the complaint," an Uber spokesperson told the Daily Telegraph.



"The nature of this complaint is unacceptable to Uber and, if valid, would be a clear violation of our Community Guidelines."