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It's not looking good! The Today show delivers more disappointing ratings with the new lineup - as Sunrise staff receive a congratulatory email for extending their lead

Published: 19:29 EST, 15 January 2019 | Updated: 20:04 EST, 15 January 2019

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The Today show, which debuted its new hosting lineup on Monday, was quickly smashed in the ratings by rival Sunrise.

And things didn't improve on Tuesday, with figures for the second episode demonstrating that the gap between Today and Sunrise is widening even further.

While Channel Nine's breakfast program did grow its metro audience slightly (it was up 5,000 viewers to 202,000 in the five capital cities), Sunrise increased its lead even further by drawing 275,000 viewers, up from 266,000 on Monday.

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It's not looking good! The Today show has delivered more disappointing ratings on Tuesday with its new, all-female lineup. Pictured: Deborah Knight (left) and Georgie Gardner (right)

The disappointing numbers will no doubt leave Nine executives with a major headache just days after Today's much-anticipated relaunch with Deborah Knight and Georgie Gardner as co-hosts.

Nationally, the picture was looking even bleaker for Today.

On Tuesday, the program drew 304,000 viewers across the country, down from 312,000 the day before.

Popping open the champagne! Daily Mail Australia understands Sunrise staff received a congratulatory email on Wednesday which referenced how the ratings gap between the rival shows continues to widen. Pictured: David Koch and Samantha Armytage

In contrast, Sunrise gained 14,000 viewers on Tuesday, achieving a national audience of 441,000.

Champagne corks are no doubt popping behind the scenes at Channel Seven.

Daily Mail Australia understands Sunrise staff received a congratulatory email on Wednesday which referenced how the ratings gap between the rival shows continues to widen.

Nightmare: The disappointing numbers will no doubt leave Nine executives with a major headache just days after Today's much-anticipated relaunch. Pictured (left to right): Brooke Boney, Tony Jones, Deborah Knight, Georgie Gardner and Tom Steinfort

Regional viewers are not offering any hope of salvation for Today, either.

On Tuesday, just 102,000 regional viewers woke up with Today, down from 115,000 on Monday.

A Channel Nine spokesperson declined to comment.