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won’t be eating a hamburger anytime soon.

In a stunt the Today star may live to regret, the TV host attempted to eat 12 cheeseburgers on Friday as the breakfast show went to air.

Karl looked uncomfortable and close to tears as he tried to gobble down the fast food after losing a bet with Today sports presenter, .

The 48-year-old had promised Alex he would break his diet and eat 12 cheeseburgers if the sports presenter’s beloved Parramatta Eels beat the Penrith Panthers in Thursday’s NRL grand final replay.

After Parramatta triumphed in a nail-biting 17-16 victory, deneme bonusu Alex presented Karl with a bag of McDonald’s cheeseburgers on Friday’s Today show.

‘I am a man of my word and you have worked with me for many, many years – I am prepared to take one or ten for the team,’ Karl said.

Alex and co-host Sarah Abo joined Karl on the couch with their own burgers as the star struggled to get through his meal.

He was still trying to make good on his bet after the Today show went off the air, but managed to eat only two burgers in total.

A behind-the-scenes video of Karl posted to Today’s Instagram page shows the star struggling to finish a second cheeseburger. 

Karl can be sitting in the corner of the Today studio, tie loosened, picking at his food and laughing at his predicament.

At one point, he belched and burped as the Today Extra co-hosts David Campbell and Sylvia Jeffreys watched on.

Another part of the clip showed Karl beating at his chest with his fist as he appeared to be suffering from heartburn.

Fans were quick to message Karl with several wisecracks. 

‘Love you Karl,’ posted one fan, while another joked, ‘attention wardrobe – Karl will need an upsize with his clothing next week.One cheeseburger too many.’

Meanwhile, one follower criticised Karl’s ability to down more than one cheeseburger with ease.

‘Lift your game, Karl,’ they wrote.