Sarah Abo’s Breakfast TV Future in Jeopardy as Samantha Armytage Lurks in the Wings
- Sarah Abo puts on a brave face amid speculation she’s about to be replaced by Samantha Armytage on Nine’s Today show
- Nine’s CEO Matt Stanton refuses to shut down the rumours, fuelling speculation of a major breakfast TV shake-up
- Armytage’s contract is up for renewal, and insiders claim she could be a candidate for a maternity leave stint on Today
Sarah Abo is walking a tightrope, trying to maintain her composure as the whispers about her future on Nine’s Today show grow louder. The 37-year-old host put on a brave face at the network’s annual Upfront event this week, despite the looming threat of Samantha Armytage potentially taking her place.
In a bizarre move, Nine’s CEO Matt Stanton declined to shut down the speculation in an interview, only adding fuel to the fire. “Wait til you see what @channel9 has in store for 2026,” Armytage posted on social media, accompanied by selfies with some of the network’s biggest stars. The cryptic message has left fans and industry insiders alike wondering if a major breakfast TV shake-up is on the cards.
The rumour mill began churning last summer when Armytage signed on to Nine to host The Golden Bachelor. Since then, she’s been tipped to fill in for Abo in the off-season, sparking speculation about a potential pairing with Stefanovic on Today. Insiders claim that Armytage’s contract is up for renewal, and she could be a candidate for a maternity leave stint on the ratings-challenged breakfast show.
The uncertainty surrounding Abo’s future has created a vacuum that’s been filled with speculation, including talk that she’s ready to start a family. While there’s no evidence to support this claim, it’s clear that Nine’s failure to publicly back Abo has only added to the drama.
As the drama unfolds, one thing is certain – the breakfast TV wars have never been more intense. With Armytage’s contract on the line and Abo’s future hanging in the balance, one thing is for sure: the stakes are higher than ever.