The Today show has officially farewelled Sarah Abo after announcing she will conclude her time as co-host and depart the network at the end of this year.
The beloved host, 39, who is currently on maternity leave, will leave to pursue other opportunities. She was farewelled from the program on Thursday.
Sarah Abo will leave Nine at the end of this year. Nine
In the moving farewell, Abo was described as someone who is, and will always be, a much-loved part of the Today family.
“On behalf of everyone here … all of us, thank you for giving so much of yourself to this show and for being such a joy to share our mornings with,” said current co-host Sylvia Jeffreys.
“But of course now that joy belongs to beautiful [son] Sonny and [husband] Cyrus… We are all going to miss you, Sez and we absolutely adore you.”
The farewell message was followed with a highlight reel of Abo’s best moments over the past few years, in a celebration of her time with Nine.
The farewell comes after Abo announced she was leaving the program on Wednesday.
“Words can’t express how grateful I am to our viewers for letting me into your homes to be part of your morning routine,” said Abo in an official statement.
“Without you, there is no Today show.”
Abo, who has been a permanent co-host of the Today show since 2023, joined the Nine Network as a reporter for 60 Minutes in 2019.
Sarah Abo was farewelled by her co-stars on Today. Nine
“Together with 60 Minutes, I’ve spent my time at Nine chasing stories, travelling and reporting from all over the world, interviewing some incredible and inspiring people from all walks of life,” the host continued.
“Becoming a mum has heralded a new chapter and sharing that with our audience has been truly special. As many of you know, this has been a significant journey for my family and will continue to be my greatest achievement.
“I’d like to thank the wider Today team – the amazing crew, incredible producers and my wonderful fellow hosts – you all know how much you mean to me.
“It takes a special kind of crazy to wake up at the hours we do but it’s so much easier when the team feels like family. I’ll miss you all dearly.”
In an Instagram post Abo again thanked the team and the viewers and in regards to her future plans, said “there is more to come”.
Tom Steinfort and Sylvia Jeffreys have been announced as the new hosts of Today, with the news confirmed on Thursday morning.
Sarah Abo officially made her debut as the permanent co-host of the Today show on January 16, 2023.
Her new role was announced by the Nine Network in late November 2022, replacing Allison Langdon who moved over to host A Current Affair.
Sarah went on maternity leave in July after welcoming a baby boy Sonny. Nine
Under her Instagram post, co-stars and friends flooded the comments section with messages of support for the host and new mum.
“You have been such a light for all of us who work with you. I have been honoured to share the set with you. I will miss you at Christmas it won’t be the same xxx,” wrote David Campbell.
“A privilege to be a part of this chapter @sarahabo Exciting times ahead 😉💕,” commented Tim Davis.
Co-stars wished Abo well wishes for the next chapter ahead. Nine
Reporter Jayne Azzopardi called Abo a “superstar on and off camera”.
“I’ve loved sharing a TV studio (and a birthday!) with you the last couple of years,” she said. “Wishing you all the good things in this next chapter because you deserve it all. Sonny and Cyrus are the real winners out of this I’m sure.”
While Renne Bargh added: “I’m going to miss working with you my love. You’re the best ❤️ .”
Abo and her husband of more than a decade, Cyrus Moran, welcomed their baby boy Sonny in July 2026. The co-host departed the program early to go on maternity leave.
In August 2026, Sonny made his Today show debut when Abo brought him into the studio to meet the rest of the team.