Lisa Wilkinson is back on Today as of mid-April 2026 for a guest appearance to promote her new Titanic-related book, with speculation about a longer-term return circulating in Australian media. Multiple outlets reported her stepping back onto the Today set for a one-off appearance and triggering discussion about a possible broader role in the future. If you’d like, I can summarize the key moments from her return and the current chatter about a permanent seat.[1][2][3][4]
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Lisa 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 has fuelled rumours she might be taking over from Sarah Abo on the Today Show. Read everything we know here.
www.newidea.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.
www.dailymail.co.ukJust 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’s return to Today has taken an unexpected twist, with a cheeky on-air hint fuelling speculation she could be back!
www.nowtolove.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.auFormer Today Show host Lisa Wilkinson has teased a return to the desk after stepping away from the breakfast show in 2017.
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