Sarah Abo has made her debut as host of Today!
Australian television experienced a ‘changing of the guards’, if you will, towards the end of 2022.
On Channel Ten, Carrie Bickmore, Lisa Wilkinson and Peter Helliar have all resigned from The Project. As for Channel Nine, Tracy Grimshaw has retired from A Current Affair and will be replaced by Allison Langdon.
And Allison Langdon, who for the last two years has co-hosted the Today Show with Karl Stefanovic, has been replaced by Sarah Abo.
Sarah is not as well known as other prominent Aussie journalists, so here’s everything you need to know about the reporter who will be waking up with Today viewers from now on.
WATCH: Lisa Wilkinson laughs as The Project pokes fun at Today show. Article continues after video.
Who is Sarah on the Today Show?
Sarah is the new co-host of Today, kicking off her role in January 2023 after her predecessor, Ally Langdon left the show to host A Current Affair. Sarah is co-hosting the Today show with veteran reporter Karl Stefanovic.
Sarah has filled in for Ally on Today, so dedicated viewers will recognise her. Sarah has left her role as a reporter on 60 Minutes for the new gig and has previous experience from SBS and Ten.
She also hosted one of the leaders’ debates during the last federal election campaign and for SBS, covered the 2016 US presidential election.
When it was announced that Sarah was joining the Today Show, she said: “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.”
“The 3am alarm will be an adjustment, but I’m looking forward to keeping Karl on his toes,” Sarah added.
What nationality is Sarah Abo?
Sarah Abo was born in Damascus, Syria but at the age of four, she and her family moved to Australia. As of 2022, Sarah lives in Melbourne but when she starts co-hosting the Today Show, she will be based in Sydney.
Is Sarah Abo married?
Yes! Sarah is married to Cyrus Moran. The two dated for many years before they wed on December 15 in 2012.
Does Sarah Abo have children?
No, Sarah does not have any children.
How old is Sarah Abo?
Sarah is currently 36 years old. She was born in 1986.
Is Sarah Abo on Instagram?
Yes, Sarah is on Instagram! Her handle is @sarahabo.