Journalist Sarah Abo is set to take on one of Australian television’s key presenting roles, becoming the co-host of Nine’s breakfast program Today alongside Karl Stefanovic.
Her new role comes as Allison Langdon moves to A Current Affair, filling the chair of veteran journalist Tracey Grimshaw who presented the show for 17 years.
Abo, who was born in Syria, comes to the Today show from 60 Minutes, where she has been a key reporter since 2019.
Previously, she has been a journalist at SBS’ World News and Dateline programs, covering major events including the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, the 2015 Paris Climate Conference, the 2016 US presidential election and the conflict in Afghanistan.
“I am thrilled to be joining the wonderful and hard-working team at Today, who manage to inform the nation every morning while also having a lot of fun,” Abo said about her new role.
“I have been incredibly fortunate to work alongside some of the country’s finest journalists at 60 Minutes and travel the nation and world bringing stories to Australian audiences. It is an absolute privilege to meet so many inspirational people and help tell their stories. I can’t wait to put everything I’ve learned from those amazing experiences into my new role at Today.
“The 3am alarm will be an adjustment, but I’m looking forward to keeping Karl on his toes. I know Ally will make a success of the move to ACA and I can’t wait to watch her in the chair.”
Langdon is set to become the sixth host of A Current Affair, a show that was originally created and hosted by her father-in-law Mike Willesee.
“It is such an incredible honour to be joining the A Current Affair team. A show I love, respect and have been watching since I was in school and Jana Wendt was host,” Langdon said.
“I won’t lie – it’s daunting to be stepping into the role that Tracy has so brilliantly navigated for the past 17 years, with such warmth and compassion. I hope to bring my own warmth and compassion to the show as we continue to tell great stories that matter to our amazing viewers.”