Just weeks after her shock departure from Nine, Sarah Abo is reportedly in talks with rival broadcaster Seven about a major new role. But as one familiar face emerges as a potential successor to Peter Mitchell, veteran presenter Mike Amor has reportedly been given a very different message about his own future.

A Private Meeting That Could Change Melbourne’s News Line-Up

Sarah Abo’s next career move may be taking shape behind closed doors — and it could have significant implications for Channel Seven’s Melbourne newsroom.

According to The Australian, Seven’s national news boss Ray Kuka quietly met with the former Today presenter during a visit to Melbourne late last week to discuss the possibility of bringing her into the network.

Abo, 39, is reportedly being considered for a prominent role on Seven’s Melbourne news bulletin, potentially positioning her as the successor to long-serving newsreader Peter Mitchell.

Another possibility is that she initially joins Mitchell as co-anchor when the new year begins, before any longer-term presenting arrangements are decided.

No appointment has been confirmed, but the reported discussions have placed Abo at the centre of a developing newsroom shake-up at one of Australia’s biggest television networks.

For Seven, recruiting a presenter with Abo’s experience could provide an opportunity to strengthen its Melbourne news offering. For Abo, it would mark a new chapter following an unexpected end to her time at Nine.

But the latest reports also suggest the potential appointment could leave another experienced journalist facing an uncomfortable professional setback.

Mike Amor’s Meeting With Seven Boss Raises Questions

While Abo is reportedly being considered for a significant new opportunity, Mike Amor is said to have received disappointing news about his own prospects.

Amor, a long-serving Seven journalist who currently presents the network’s weekend Melbourne news alongside Karina Carvalho and also fronts its 4pm bulletin, was reportedly viewed as a potential successor to Mitchell.

However, The Australian reports that Kuka told Amor during a separate meeting that he was not in line to take over the flagship Melbourne bulletin in the immediate future.

The Herald Sun’s Seb Costello also reported that Amor emerged looking downcast after his meeting with Kuka last Thursday.

Although the circumstances surrounding that meeting have not been fully established publicly, the timing has fuelled questions about Seven’s succession plans — particularly as Abo’s name emerges as a possible contender for the role.

The reported development does not necessarily rule Amor out of future opportunities. However, it suggests the immediate path to Seven’s most prominent Melbourne news desk may not be unfolding as he had anticipated.

Why Sarah Abo Is Reportedly on Seven’s Radar

Abo would not be an entirely unfamiliar face behind the scenes at Seven.

She previously worked at Ten alongside Chris Salter, who is now Seven’s Melbourne news director, giving her an existing professional connection within the network’s news operation.

Her potential appointment has been discussed before, with earlier reports suggesting Seven could initially offer her a weekend presenting position before considering a move to the weeknight bulletin.

“I think they would give her own space on the weekend with a time frame to improve the ratings and if it works she will move into the weeknight role,” a source previously told The Daily Telegraph.

A separate Nine source also suggested that a move to Seven would not come as a surprise, describing Abo as a presenter who is adored by viewers in Melbourne.

Such a pathway would allow the network to assess how she performs in a new role before making a decision about its longer-term presenting line-up.

For now, however, those possibilities remain speculation. Neither Seven nor Abo has publicly confirmed an agreement.

Her Nine Exit Followed a Turbulent Period at Today

The reported Seven discussions come after a dramatic period of change surrounding Abo’s career at Nine.

In September, Nine confirmed that Abo would leave the network at the end of 2026, bringing her time as co-host of Today to a close. She joined the breakfast program alongside Karl Stefanovic in January 2023 and subsequently became a familiar presence in Australian households.

Her departure announcement came after she took maternity leave earlier in the year following the birth of her son, Sonny, in July.

In her farewell statement, Abo described motherhood as the beginning of a “new chapter” and expressed gratitude to the viewers who had welcomed her into their homes.

“Without you, there is no Today show,” she said.

She also paid tribute to the people she had worked alongside, explaining that the demanding early starts became easier when the team felt like family.

“I’ll miss you all dearly,” she added.

Behind the scenes, however, reports have pointed to tensions surrounding the departure of her former co-host.

Daily Mail previously reported that Abo was disappointed with how Nine handled Stefanovic’s exit and that her support for him was understood to have contributed to strained relations with network executives.

Stefanovic’s departure followed controversy surrounding an interview with far-right figure Tommy Robinson for his independent podcast, The Karl Stefanovic Show. Nine subsequently said he could not continue working at the network while also hosting the podcast.

Reports also suggested Nine had already questioned whether the presenting partnership was working, adding another layer to the circumstances surrounding Abo’s eventual exit.

Although these accounts have not established the full extent of internal discussions, they have fuelled speculation about what prompted the separation between Abo and the network.

Nine Has Already Chosen Its New Today Presenters

As Abo considers her next move, Nine has already confirmed the future of its flagship breakfast program.

Sylvia Jeffreys and Tom Steinfort have been named as the new co-hosts of Today for 2027, replacing the former presenting partnership of Abo and Stefanovic.

The appointments signal a new era for the program after a series of high-profile changes to its on-air team.

For Abo, the reported Seven discussions could offer a route back into a prominent presenting role without returning to the breakfast television format she has just left.

A weekend position could potentially provide a starting point, while a place alongside Mitchell would give her a different kind of platform in Melbourne’s competitive evening news market.

Neither scenario has been confirmed, and it remains unclear what role, if any, Seven may ultimately offer her.

The Bigger Question Hanging Over Seven’s Newsroom

The most intriguing aspect of the reported negotiations is not simply whether Abo will join Seven, but what her arrival could mean for the network’s existing presenters.

Mitchell remains a central figure in Seven’s Melbourne news operation, while Amor brings decades of reporting experience and an established presence across the network’s broadcasts.

Any succession decision would therefore carry implications well beyond a single appointment.

If Abo does secure a prominent role, Seven could be preparing for a significant change to its presenting line-up. If discussions fail to produce an agreement, the network would still need to determine how it intends to manage the future of its flagship bulletin.

For now, the reported private meeting and Amor’s alleged setback have raised more questions than answers.

One thing remains clear: Sarah Abo’s next career move could have consequences far beyond her own future — and Seven’s eventual decision may determine who takes centre stage in Melbourne’s nightly news.