By JIMMY BRIGGS, SHOWBUSINESS REPORTER Published: 19:27 EDT, 8 August 2026 | Updated: 19:54 EDT, 8 August 2026 Tom Steinfort is emerging as a strong contender for a permanent appointment at the Today show after impressing during a successful test week alongside Samantha Armytage. The respected Nine journalist, 41, has received positive feedback from viewers and network insiders after stepping in as the latest presenter to test for the vacant position following Karl Stefanovic's departure. And while Nine still has a long way to go to close the gap on rival Channel Seven breakfast show Sunrise, Today's ratings moved in the right direction…
