Sarah Abo will leave Nine and Today at the end of 2026
The latest update on sarah abo is that she will leave the Today breakfast program and Nine at the end of 2026. Nine says the presenter, who is currently on maternity leave, plans to pursue other opportunities; the network has not yet announced her replacement. Nine
Sarah Abo will leave Nine and Today at the end of 2026
Abo confirmed her departure in a statement released on Wednesday. She said she was grateful to viewers and described becoming a mother as a “new chapter”. She also thanked the Today crew, producers and fellow hosts. The Sydney Morning Herald
Nine said Abo would conclude her time as Today co-host and depart the network at the end of the year to pursue other opportunities. Her contract will not be renewed, according to Mumbrella. Mumbrella
Abo is currently on maternity leave after welcoming her son, Sonny, in July 2026. Nine said she went on leave early, and that the baby later appeared on Today when Abo brought him into the studio in August. Nine
Her time at Nine and the Today program
Abo joined Nine as a reporter for 60 Minutes in 2019. She became a permanent co-host of Today on 16 January 2023, replacing Allison Langdon, who moved to A Current Affair. Nine
During her statement, Abo referred to her work across both programs, including reporting, international travel and interviews with people from a range of backgrounds. She said the experience had involved “chasing stories” around the world and thanked the audience for allowing her into their homes each morning. Mumbrella
Nine’s executive director of news and current affairs, Fiona Dear, praised Abo’s warmth, energy and journalism. Dear also noted the demands of presenting three-and-a-half hours of live television each day. The Sydney Morning Herald
What is known about the next Today line-up
Nine has said an announcement about the 2027 Today line-up will be made soon. Abo’s departure follows the earlier exit of co-host Karl Stefanovic, while Today weatherman Tim Davies has also announced his resignation, with his final broadcast due on Friday, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. The Sydney Morning Herald
A rotating group of Nine personalities has been filling in during the absences of Abo and Stefanovic. The Sydney Morning Herald reported that Samantha Armytage has been among those appearing, while speculation has also involved Sylvia Jeffreys and Tom Steinfort. However, no permanent 2027 line-up or replacement for Abo has been confirmed in the available reports.
Abo is expected to remain with Nine until the end of 2026, when her time with the network and Today will conclude.