2 hours ago
16
Sports reporter Danika Mason is the latest star set to leave the Today show.
The presenter, 35, who is expecting her first child with NRL star Liam Knight, is said to be announcing her departure on Friday morning, according to The Daily Telegraph.
Her exit follows longtime weatherman Tim Davies and former co-hosts Karl Stefanovic and Sarah Abo earlier this year.
The presenter has been a regular fixture on the Channel Nine breakfast show since last year.
It is believed that her exit will be a permanent move, rather than just maternity leave.
Daily Mail has reached out to Nine for comment.
Sports reporter Danika Mason (pictured) is the latest star set to leave the Today show. The presenter, 35, who is expecting her first child with NRL star Liam Knight, is said to be announcing her departure on Friday morning, according to The Daily Telegraph
On Thursday, Danika shared a photo on social media flaunting her growing baby bump alongside new presenter Sylvia Jeffreys, captioning it 'large and in charge.'
The news comes after a series of shock departures from the program.
Last month, the program's longtime weatherman Tim Davies shared an emotional farewell with viewers as he bid goodbye after seven years on the show.
The beloved presenter, 42, signed off surrounded by his colleagues, with producers surprising him with a series of special visits throughout his final broadcast.
Among them was an appearance by Davies' original producer Gerry Campbell, as well as Qantas staff and members of the Australian Girls Choir.
Davies became visibly emotional as he thanked his colleagues for their support over the past seven years.
On Thursday, Danika shared a photo on social media flaunting her growing baby bump alongside new presenter Sylvia Jeffreys, captioning it 'large and in charge'
Meanwhile, former co-host Sarah Abo also left the show in September after reportedly expressing her disappointment to senior Nine executives over the handling of Stefanovic's termination before beginning her maternity leave in July.
Stefanovic's departure in June followed his controversial interview with far-right figure Tommy Robinson for his podcast, The Karl Stefanovic Show.
The interview was uploaded to YouTube before being deleted hours later following a backlash.
Nine subsequently told Daily Mail that Stefanovic could not continue working at the network while also hosting his podcast.
He was abruptly removed from Today despite previously being expected to remain with the breakfast program until the end of the year.
According to News Corp, Abo's support for her co-host further strained her relationship with Nine, which had reportedly already questioned whether the presenting partnership was working.
Last month, the program's longtime weatherman Tim Davies (pictured) shared an emotional farewell with viewers as he bid goodbye after seven years on the show
It follows the departures of Today stalwarts Karl Stefanovic (left) and Sarah Abo (right)
Nine later confirmed Abo's departure, despite reportedly offering her another position.
In her farewell statement, Abo described motherhood as the beginning of a 'new chapter' and thanked viewers for welcoming her into their homes.
'Without you, there is no Today show,' she said.
'I'll miss you all dearly.'
Sylvia Jeffreys and Tom Steinfort were confirmed as the replacement Today hosting team last month.
English (US) ·