Latest News About Lisa Wilkinson Today Show Return

Updated 2026-04-25 12:01

Lisa Wilkinson has returned to Today in a guest appearance in mid-April 2026, reigniting talk about a potential broader return to the show this year. Reports indicate she appeared on the program with Karl Stefanovic and Sarah Abo to promote her new book, with discussion of possible future involvement on the desk.[1][2][3]

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Karl Stefanovic now ‘panicked’ Lisa Wilkinson’s returning to Today show | New Idea

Just as Today host Karl Stefanovic was beginning to wind down after another tense 12 months in the breakfast TV wars, his former co-host, Lisa Wilkinson, announced her departure from The Project after five rather controversial years. Her sudden exit from Network Ten’s flagship current affairs program sent shock waves through the industry, prompting plenty of talk about just where she might pop up next. And sources claim that Karl is worried she'll return to the Today show.

www.newidea.com.au

Lisa Wilkinson on leaving Today show | WHO

After walking away from Nine’s Today program late last year after a debate over pay equality, Lisa Wilkinson has settled into her position as a host of The Sunday Project. Read more of her interview for WHO sexiest here.

www.who.com.au