Just months after sharing the emotional news of her pregnancy, Today co-host Sarah Abo has celebrated another unforgettable chapter before becoming a mum for the first time.
The 40-year-old gathered with her nearest and dearest in Melbourne over the weekend for an elegant baby shower ahead of welcoming a son with her husband of 13 years, Cyrus Moran.
Sarah first announced the happy news in March, revealing she was expecting after a deeply personal journey to motherhood.
An intimate Melbourne celebration filled with love
The celebration was held at the stylish Carlton Wine Room, where close family members and longtime friends came together to honour the soon-to-arrive baby.
Photos shared across Instagram captured the warm atmosphere, with Sarah later reposting several moments from the gathering to her Stories.
Radiating happiness, the television presenter wore a flowing white gown featuring long sleeves and a soft, semi-sheer design that beautifully highlighted her growing baby bump.
She completed the elegant look with black heeled boots and statement silver jewellery, smiling as she cradled her belly while posing alongside loved ones throughout the afternoon.
Sweet details made the occasion even more memorable
The venue was decorated with elegant white floral arrangements that added a timeless touch to the celebration.
One feature that quickly caught everyone’s attention was the beautifully decorated cake, created especially for the baby boy on the way.
Covered in white icing with soft pastel blue accents and tiny blue hearts, the cake carried the simple message “oh boy!”, perfectly reflecting the excitement surrounding Sarah and Cyrus’ growing family.
Among the guests celebrating the special occasion was Today cultural correspondent Jack Charles, who joined the intimate gathering alongside Sarah’s closest circle.
A pregnancy announcement that touched viewers across Australia
Earlier this year, Sarah became emotional while announcing her pregnancy live on television.
During the heartfelt segment, she spoke candidly about the difficult road she and Cyrus had experienced after suffering the loss of a baby the previous year.
She explained that becoming pregnant had been far more challenging than she had once imagined, describing the experience as an emotional journey filled with unexpected setbacks.
Despite those difficult moments, Sarah said she felt incredibly grateful to finally be preparing to welcome their little boy.
Although the couple have not yet revealed the baby’s official name, they affectionately refer to him as “CJ” while waiting for his arrival.
Countdown begins for maternity leave on Today
As Sarah enters the final stages of pregnancy, attention has begun turning to who could temporarily fill her seat on the Today desk during maternity leave.
The presenter recently joked on-air that everyday tasks were becoming more challenging as she moved through her third trimester, admitting even breathing was starting to feel like hard work.
While Nine has yet to confirm when Sarah will officially step away from hosting duties, industry speculation has continued to grow.
Who could step into Sarah Abo’s role?
According to reports, Today newsreader Jayne Azzopardi has emerged as one of the strongest contenders to temporarily replace Sarah while she is away.
Jayne has spent more than a decade working across the Nine Network, building experience in a wide range of breakfast television roles, from political reporting to weekend hosting.
Industry observers believe the network is likely to promote from within rather than bring in an external presenter for the temporary position.
For now, however, Sarah remains focused on enjoying these final weeks before welcoming her first child—a moment she has openly described as especially meaningful after everything she and her family have overcome.
