Danika Mason announces her departure from Today
Sports presenter Danika Mason has announced her permanent departure from the 'Today' show to focus on maternity leave and family life. She expressed that balancing her career commitments with a new baby necessitated the difficult decision.
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- 10.14pm . First published at 9.06pm
Share article Today sports presenter Danika Mason has announced she is leaving the show permanently, as she heads off on maternity leave.
Mason confirmed her departure in an emotional announcement on Friday, which is beginning a week earlier than expected “on doctor’s orders”.
Mason announced her departure live on Friday’s Today show. Today
She shared what a tough decision it was with Today viewers.
“I’m going on maternity leave as we probably are all aware, but I’ve had to make the decision on what I do when I come back next year,” she began.
“And obviously juggling all my NRL commitments, the Today show, and then a new baby as well – something had to give, so I’ve made the pretty tough decision. When I return next year, I won’t be coming back to the show.”
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