Sylvia Jeffreys and Tom Steinfort to host Today in 2027 after Sarah Abo exits
Topic: generalRegion: asia pacificUpdated: i2 outletsSources: 3⚠ Bias gap — sources divergeSpectrum: Mostly Center⏱ 1 min read⚠ 48h+ old
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SITUATION
Sylvia Jeffreys and Tom Steinfort have been named the new hosts of the Today show in 2027 after Sarah Abo confirmed she is leaving the program; the pair bring a collective four decades of experience. Abo was farewelled on the show and Jeffreys and Steinfort pledged to carry on the program’s work for viewers.
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KEY FACTS
- Sylvia Jeffreys and Tom Steinfort have been announced as the new hosts of Today in 2027.
- Sarah Abo confirmed this week that she is leaving the Today show and was farewelled on the programme.
- Jeffreys and Steinfort have a collective four decades of experience, according to the announcement.
- Jeffreys thanked Abo for her contribution and said Abo’s focus now belongs to her son Sonny and partner Cyrus.
- Sarah Abo has been on maternity leave since July.
- Newsreader Jayne Azzopardi announced the appointments during a news update.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
Channel 9 confirms new Today show lineup after Sarah Abo, Karl Stefanovic exits: 'New dawn' - au.lifestyle.yahoo.com
Brief
Sylvia Jeffreys and Tom Steinfort have been announced as the new hosts of the Today show after Sarah Abo confirmed she is leaving, and the pair are set to host Today in 2027. Newsreader Jayne Azzopardi announced the appointments during a news update and said they have a collective four decades of experience.
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Channel 9 confirms new Today show lineup after Sarah Abo, Karl Stefanovic exits: 'New dawn' - au.lifestyle.yahoo.com
au.lifestyle.yahoo.comSep 16Left
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Sylvia Jeffreys and Tom Steinfort to host Today in 2027 after Sarah Abo exits
smh.com.auSep 16Center
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New hosts slated to take over Today show after departures of Sarah Abo and Karl Stefanovic
dailymail.comSep 16Center
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