Brief
Today show sports presenter Danika Mason announces maternity leave and exit
Mason said she will not return to the Today show after her maternity leave, joining a string of recent presenter exits.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Today show sports presenter Danika Mason announced on Friday morning that she is going on maternity leave and will not return to the programme after the birth.
"Bit of news from me… I’m going on maternity leave," Mason said on air, adding that she had to decide whether to juggle her NRL commitments, the Today show and a new baby.
The announcement follows three other high‑profile departures from the Today show since June, including Karl Stefanovic’s contract termination, Sarah Abo’s exit and weather presenter Tim Davies leaving in August.
Mason joined the Today show in May 2025 after a decade as Nine’s NRL and sports presenter. She revealed her pregnancy in July and is married to former NRL prop Liam Knight.
Key facts
- Danika Mason announced she is going on maternity leave and will not return to the Today show. (smh.com.au)
- Mason joined the Today show in May 2025 after working as Nine's NRL and sports presenter since 2012. (smh.com.au)
- Her departure is the fourth high‑profile exit from the Today show since June 2026. (smh.com.au)
Sources
- [1] smh.com.au — originally reported as “Sport presenter Danika Mason joins Today exodus”
