A Sweet Family Photo — and an Unexpected Reunion
After months of upheaval at Today, a small family moment has brought two of the breakfast show’s former stars back into the same conversation.
Sarah Abo and Karl Stefanovic appear to have remained on friendly terms despite their separate departures from Nine, with a new photograph shared by Karl’s wife, Jasmine Stefanovic, offering a glimpse of their lives beyond the television studio.
On October 18, Jasmine posted an Instagram Story featuring her six-year-old daughter, Harper, holding Sarah’s newborn son, Sonny.
“When Sonny met Harper,” Jasmine captioned the image, tagging both Sarah and Karl.
It was a simple, affectionate moment between two young children. But given the dramatic changes that have surrounded Today this year, the photograph has also drawn attention to the relationship between their parents.
Neither Sarah nor Karl shared a photograph of the catch-up on their own social media accounts. That does not establish that the meeting was deliberately kept secret, but Jasmine’s post offered a rare public glimpse of the families spending time together away from the cameras.
And it came after speculation that the former co-hosts might have grown apart following Karl’s departure from Nine in June.
Had Their Relationship Changed After Karl’s Exit?
Karl’s departure from Today was one of the biggest television shake-ups of 2026.
Nine confirmed in June that he would leave the network immediately, bringing his long-running breakfast television career to an abrupt end. The decision followed controversy surrounding his independent podcast, including an interview with British political activist Tommy Robinson.
The network said it had previously agreed with Karl that he would leave Today at the end of the year, but the two sides subsequently decided that he would depart immediately.
Sarah, who had shared the Today desk with Karl since January 2023, was among the colleagues affected by the sudden change.
Their professional partnership came to an end, and speculation later emerged that the pair had become distant.
However, the latest family photograph provides a different glimpse of their relationship. While it does not reveal the details of their catch-up or establish how frequently they have remained in contact, it suggests that their connection may extend beyond their former roles on the breakfast show.
There has been no public confirmation from either Sarah or Karl that a feud ever existed.
Sarah’s Own Exit Added Another Twist
Three months after Karl’s departure, Sarah announced on September 16 that she would leave Nine at the end of the year.
Her announcement came after the birth of her son, Sonny, on July 23, 2026, with husband Cyrus Moran.
In her statement, Sarah thanked viewers for welcoming her into their homes each morning and reflected on her time reporting for both Today and 60 Minutes.
“Words can’t express how grateful I am to our viewers for letting me into your homes to be part of your morning routine. Without you, there is no Today Show,” she said.
She also spoke about the personal significance of becoming a mother, describing it as the beginning of a new chapter for her family.
“Becoming a mum has heralded a new chapter and sharing that with our audience has been truly special,” she added.
Sarah’s departure followed Karl’s, but she did not publicly say that his exit was the reason for her decision. Her own statement instead highlighted her gratitude for the opportunity and the importance of her family.
The photograph shared by Jasmine now offers a small reminder that the relationships formed during their time at Nine may continue even as their professional lives take different directions.
The Birthday Message That Offered Another Clue
The family catch-up was not the only recent sign of Sarah maintaining connections with former Today colleagues.
On October 18, she also shared a birthday tribute to former presenter Tim Davies on her Instagram Stories.
“Happy birthday darling @mr_timdavies,” she wrote.
Tim finished his time on Nine’s breakfast program on September 18, after more than seven years with the show.
Announcing his departure in August, he reflected on the experiences that had taken him across Australia and around the world, from local communities to international destinations.
“After more than seven years and close to 900 flights, Friday 18 September will be my last morning on @thetodayshow,” he wrote at the time.
He described his time with the program as an extraordinary experience and said he was leaving on a high, even though moving on was difficult.
Sarah’s birthday message, alongside Jasmine’s photograph, offers a glimpse of the relationships that can remain after colleagues stop working together every morning.
Neither post reveals private conversations or explains how the former presenters feel about the changes at Nine. But both show that connections formed at the program have not necessarily ended with their departures.
Another Departure Leaves Today Facing Further Change
While former colleagues have been reconnecting away from the studio, Today has continued to undergo changes.
Danika Mason announced on October 16 that she would not return to the breakfast program after maternity leave. The sports presenter explained that balancing early-morning television, her NRL commitments and the arrival of her first child had become too much to manage alongside one another.
Her decision followed the departures of Karl, Sarah and Tim, adding to the sense of change surrounding the program.
On October 19, Nine announced that Michael Atkinson, who had been co-hosting Weekend Today, would take over as the weekday sports presenter.
The appointment marks another new chapter for the breakfast show as Nine reshapes its presenting roster ahead of 2027.
For viewers who have watched the program’s familiar faces move on, Jasmine’s photograph of Harper and Sonny offered a gentler moment amid the professional upheaval.
A Small Moment That Says More Than a Statement
Jasmine’s caption was only a few words long: “When Sonny met Harper.”
There was no lengthy explanation of the adults’ relationship, no public declaration about the past few months and no attempt to address the speculation surrounding the former co-hosts.
Instead, the image captured a family moment that quietly brought Sarah and Karl back into the same frame through their children.
The fact that neither former presenter posted their own photograph has added to the intrigue, but it should not be taken as evidence that the meeting was deliberately concealed or that there is a deeper story behind it.
What the image does show is that the families appear to have spent time together, despite the professional changes that have separated the former colleagues.
After a year marked by sudden departures, personal milestones and a changing Today line-up, that may be the most revealing detail of all: leaving the same television program does not necessarily mean leaving those relationships behind.