Today co-host Sarah Abo leaves the program early to begin maternity leave after a reported health scare, according to multiple outlets. The decision is announced as Abo prepares to step away from her on-air duties ahead of the start of her maternity period. The reports note that the announcement comes only weeks after Nine confirmed changes to the program that include the axing of co-host Karl Stefanovic’s contract. While the coverage focuses on Abo’s departure and health-related context, it presents the timing of her exit relative to the earlier changes to the show’s hosting lineup. The sources consistently describe her move as an early departure from Today and frame it as connected to health and maternity planning. They do not provide additional details about the specific nature of the health scare in the excerpts provided. Overall, the reporting portrays Abo’s early exit as a personal and health-related step ahead of becoming a mother, occurring amid broader shifts behind the scenes at the show.