It was announced earlier this month that Karl Stefanovic will be taking a break from television hosting duties over the summer period.

And New Idea has reported the 42-year-old has quit his position as the host of Channel Nine's Today show.

The publication has claimed the media personality will head to the U.S. next week, where he will attempt to keep a low profile before returning to Australia sometime next year.

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Moving onto the next? Karl Stefanovic has reportedly quit his position as the host of Channel Nine's Today show

But on Monday, a spokesperson from Channel Nine told Daily Mail Australia: 'Karl is definitely on Today in 2017, alongside the team who have had such a successful year in 2016.'

According to the initial report by New Idea a friend told: 'It's [public split] been a massive wake-up call and now he needs to get away.

'The [Today] show has a break over the Christmas holiday, so it's a good time for him to take the time off and do some soul-searching.'

Escaping: According to New Idea, the media personality will head to the U.S. next week, where he will attempt to keep a low profile before returning to Australia sometime next year

Out of the picture: A friend of Karl's told: 'It's [public split] been a massive wake-up call and now he needs to get away...It's a good time for him to do some soul-searching'

They added the father-of-three thought of himself as 'invincible' after partying 'hard for years'.

'Karl is questioning some of his past behaviour, and knows he needs to change his ways,' the unnamed source continued.

The Gold Logie award winner and Cassandra's split made headlines last month, with the mother-of-three confirming the news shortly after.

Earlier this month, it was reported Karl will be rested from TV duties over the summer following his split with Cassandra.

The cause? The Gold Logie award winner and Cassandra's split made headlines last month, with the mother-of-three confirming the news shortly after

At the time, Channel Nine boss Darren Wick confirmed that the Today show host will be taking at least a month off work as he deals with family issues.

And according to Karl's manager the TV star is 'happy' about the break.

'I think any of us would be happy to take a holiday at the end of the year,' he said.

Wick said that Karl needs a break to spend time with his family as they face a difficult time.

Time away: Earlier this month, Channel Nine boss Darren Wick confirmed that the Today show host will be taking at least a month off work as he deals with family issues

Happy with the decision: According to Karl's manager the TV star is 'happy' about the break

'Previously what we've done with Karl is that he has often shot 60 Minutes stories over the summer,' added Darren.

'We don't want him doing that this year — just have a break. Obviously what he's working through with his family situation...he needs to have a break and just rest and spend time with his family.

'He's going to do that and come back fresh next year,' he continued.

Karl has been the co-host of the Channel Nine breakfast show since 2005, alongside Lisa Wilkinson.