Brooke Boney announced her resignation from the Today show live on Friday morning – and viewers are divided over the surprising news.
The TV presenter, 36, confirmed she will be leaving Channel Nine’s breakfast show to pursue her dreams at the University of Oxford in Britain.
While some said they were happy to see Brooke go, most were sad to see her go, sending their congratulations and heartbreak over her departure.
“Good luck in the years to come and congratulations Brooke. You also did a fun and amazing job with your spot on the Today show,” one person wrote.
‘Congratulations. So happy for you, sad for us. Wishing you all exciting, wonderful things in your next chapter,” said another.
Brooke Boney announced her resignation live from the Today Show on Friday morning – and viewers are divided over the surprising news
A third added: ‘Congratulations and good luck with your new opportunity. It won’t be the same without your smiley.’
Someone else said: ‘Congratulations Brooke, what an achievement. You will be missed. Making the dream come true.’
Meanwhile, others said they were relieved she will no longer appear on the popular programme.
“Glad she’s going,” said one, while another wrote: “Great news, she’s hopeless.”
The TV presenter confirmed she will be leaving Channel Nine’s breakfast show to pursue her dreams at the University of Oxford in Britain
While some said they were happy to see Brooke go, most were sad to see her go and sent their congratulations and heartbreak over her departure.
Another said: ‘Good riddance,’ while someone else added: ‘Thanks Duck for that, she was hopeless.’
Brooke announced her shock resignation in an emotional announcement on Friday morning.
The host has been part of the show for five years as a news and entertainment reporter, but is now leaving to study abroad.
She confirmed she will move abroad to study at Oxford University from September and will leave the show after the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris in August.
Brooke announced, “I have some really big news for you this morning. I have been offered a place at Oxford University later this year, which means I will be leaving the show after the Olympics.
Brooke announced her shock resignation from the Today Show in an emotional announcement live on Friday morning
“I don’t want to get too much into it right now because there will be plenty of time for goodbyes and thank yous, but I just wanted to share this good/bad news with you this morning.”
Brooke will take an intensive one-year Masters of Public Policy course, which focuses on economics and policymaking.
The rising Nine star admitted that the decision to leave her beloved role on the program was ‘very difficult’.
“It was a dream of mine to be able to study at a foreign university, and it just felt like the right time to take that step,” she explained.
“I’m so grateful that I get to come here every day and I love you all so much. So it made the decision very difficult. But it just means you all have to plan trips to Britain to come visit me.”
Brooke was comforted by her co-host Sarah Abo as she was left teary-eyed after sharing her big news, admitting she had “mixed emotions” over her love for her job.
‘My head currently running. My heart is beating very fast,” she added.
Brooke was in tears as she confirmed her big news and admitted the decision to leave her beloved role on the program was ‘very difficult’
Karl Stefanovic also shared his pride as he spoke glowingly about her huge achievement in securing a place at the prestigious red brick university.
He said: ‘It’s a big challenge to break away from something as safe as this, and it’s to make your dreams come true. Taking that step, biting off that step, is a testament to you as a person and says everything about you.’
“The good news is you can meet my daughter to check in,” Karl also joked about his daughter Willow, 18, who is studying at the London College of Fashion.
However, Brooke assured fans that she will be on screens for a few more months as she will be covering the 2024 Olympics live from Paris.
“We’re going to have a great time in Paris,” Brooke said excitedly.
Brooke will take an intensive Masters of Public Policy course, in which students will tackle some of the most complex public policy challenges of this century.
According to the course prospectus, the curriculum focuses on modules in economics, public policy, law and the politics of policymaking.
“It is a transformative opportunity for current and future leaders with a commitment to public service,” the course description adds.
Speak with NineBrooke described working on the Today Show as a ‘privilege’ and said ‘never in her wildest dreams’ did she think she would be on the programme.
Despite her big change, she hasn’t ruled out a return to television in the future and hopes her studies will help her decide what to do next in her career.
‘I thought: if I don’t do this now, I probably never will. “I’m at that age where if I leave now, go to college and come back, I’ll only be 38,” she said.
‘Then I still have enough time to plan the next part of my career.’
Despite her big change, she hasn’t ruled out a return to television in the future and hopes her studies will help her decide what to do next in her career.
“I would love to come back and still do stuff with Nine and figure out what that looks like.”
Steven Burling, director of Nine’s morning television, said of Brooke’s departure: ‘We couldn’t be more proud of Brooke as she takes on this challenge in the second half of the year. She inspires us all as she follows her dreams wherever they take them. her.’
Brooke started her television career as a political correspondent for SBS before moving to NITV, and then joined the Today Show in 2019.
She first joined the Channel Nine show as an entertainment reporter when she replaced long-standing editor Richard Wilkins, who moved to Today Extra.
Brooke has received widespread acclaim throughout her TV presenting career and even hosted the 2023 ARIA Awards last year
She said at the time: ‘I’m very happy to be joining the team and so excited to be working with Richard Wilkins. He is such a legend in the industry.
“It is such an exciting time to join Nine and I look forward to learning from everyone in the Today team.
‘As a young girl growing up in the countryside I used to watch Today, so it’s really great to know this will be my new home.’
Last year, Brooke was then promoted to newsreader, taking over from Alex Cullen, who started focusing exclusively on sports.
