Lisa Wilkinson has made a notable return to the Today show in mid-April 2026, appearing as a guest to promote her new book, with renewed on-air chemistry alongside Karl Stefanovic and Sarah Abo. Reports and broadcasts from Australian outlets indicate the appearance sparked speculation about a possible future return, though the publicized event was a one-off guest appearance rather than a permanent comeback in August or beyond at that time.[1][2][3][4]
What this means for viewers
If you’d like, I can pull together a quick timeline of the key moments from the various reports and summarize the latest official statements (if any) about her status on Today. This will include dates of appearances and what was announced or implied at each step.
In a nostalgic turn of events, Karl Stefanovic welcomed back Lisa Wilkinson to the Today show, marking a heartwarming reunion that fans of the program have
news.ssbcrack.comFormer Today Show host Lisa Wilkinson has teased a return to the desk after stepping away from the breakfast show in 2017.
www.perthnow.com.auLisa Wilkinson returned to the Today show, sitting across from her former co-host Karl Stefanovic and Sarah Abo. Find out why here.
www.womensweekly.com.auThe TV host reflects on the recent ups and downs of her life.
www.newidea.com.auJust 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.auLisa Wilkinson has stunned her fans by announcing her shock return to the Today show, eight years after she resigned from her co-hosting role.
www.dailymail.co.ukLisa Wilkinson’s return to Today has taken an unexpected twist, with a cheeky on-air hint fuelling speculation she could be back!
www.nowtolove.com.auThe TV host reflects on the recent ups and downs of her life, including the passing of her mother Beryl and her shock departure from the Today show.
www.who.com.auLisa Wilkinson made a welcome return to the Today show set on Wednesday, marking her first appearance on the Nine breakfast show in almost a decade.
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