Danika Mason leaves Today show amid hosting shake-up

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Sports presenter Danika Mason has announced she is leaving the Today show, citing maternity leave and scheduling conflicts with her NRL commitments. Her departure is the fourth high-profile exit from the program since June. Mason, who joined Today in May 2025, said the decision was tough but necessary to balance her work with a new baby. She follows Sarah Abo and Tim Davies in leaving, with Sylvia Jeffreys and Tom Steinfort announced as new hosts in September. The exit comes as Today trails rival Sunrise in ratings, with 273,000 viewers versus 421,000 on Wednesday. Jeffreys, who is pregnant, may also take maternity leave, suggesting further hosting changes ahead.


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