Today co-host Sarah Abo has announced she's expecting her first child with her husband Cyrus Moran. On Wednesday morning, the 40-year-old presenter delivered the news during a live segment, dressed in white and struggling to hold back tears as she spoke to her colleagues.
The 39-year-old admitted it's been a difficult journey to get pregnant after losing a baby last year, but she was overjoyed to share she was a few months along and they're expecting a boy. The couple have nicknamed their unborn son CJ for now, though they have not yet settled on a final name.
In a candid address to viewers, Abo acknowledged the silence around fertility challenges that many people face. "When it comes to women and families and their fertility journeys, there is so much noise, and we face so many challenges on a daily basis," Sarah said. She revealed that it was this time last year where they had their last pregnancy loss, and there was one before that, which she said is also why she's been so cautious about sharing this news.
The announcement took on deeper meaning when Abo's co-host became visibly emotional. Stefanovic, fighting back tears, revealed he had also dealt with private loss with wife, Jasmine, saying "People would know, because, I mean, Jas are a private about this too. We lost a couple as well".
For those watching who have experienced similar struggles, Abo offered a message of solidarity. She addressed any viewers who may be experiencing pregnancy loss: "You're not alone – you may feel like you are, but you're not." She also expressed cautious hope about her own journey, acknowledging that joy and fear can coexist as she prepares for motherhood.
Sarah revealed that she and Cyrus went through "test after test" before they told their respective families, reflecting the careful approach many take after experiencing loss. Despite being almost halfway through the pregnancy, she admitted to remaining "terrified" while trying to lean in and enjoy the experience.
The moment highlighted how public figures discussing private fertility struggles can help normalise conversations about an issue that affects many Australians but remains largely unspoken.