Legendary journalist Tracy Grimshaw announced in September she would be stepping down from presenting A Current Affair after 17 years as host. Her final show was on Thursday.
Langdon will make the move to A Current Affair from the Today show, which she hosted alongside Stefanovic.
A Current Affair was created and originally hosted by Langdon's late father-in-law Mike Willesee and she will be its sixth host.
"It is such an incredible honour to be joining the A Current Affair team. A show I love, respect and have been watching since I was in school and Jana Wendt was host," said Langdon.
"I won't lie – it's daunting to be stepping into the role that Tracy has so brilliantly navigated for the past 17 years, with such warmth and compassion. I hope to bring my own warmth and compassion to the show as we continue to tell great stories that matter to our amazing viewers."
One of the most respected journalists in Australia, Langdon joined 60 Minutes in 2011 after seven years in the Sydney newsroom.
Among her achievements include stories she has filed from Somalia in the midst of a brutal civil war, co-anchoring the network's coverage of the Queensland flood disaster and reporting for the telethon that raised more than $10 million for the victims.
Other major news events Langdon has covered for Nine include the drug wars in the Mexican town of Juarez, the bombing of the Australian embassy in Jakarta, and the return to Balibo in East Timor with the families of the five Australian newsmen killed during the Indonesian invasion in 1975.
Nine's Director of News and Current Affairs, Darren Wick, said: "Ally is a natural fit to lead A Current Affair into a new era. She was raised in the country and has a deep commitment to family, friends and community.
"Ally is a phenomenally hard worker, and has blazed her own trail through Australian News and Current Affairs. She learned the basics of her reporting in Nine's Darwin newsroom before making her mark among our best in Sydney. After a decade of news, she was thrown in the deep end at 60 Minutes and very soon found her rhythm.
"She's passionate, curious and razor sharp – loyal to her colleagues, dedicated to her craft and determined to fight for her viewers. We're very excited to see what Ally will bring to ACA in 2023 and for many, many years beyond."
Langdon's hosting duties on A Current Affair will start in 2023.
Sarah Abo to co-host Today
Abo will move to the Today show from 60 Minutes, where she has been a reporter since 2019.
Abo joined 60 Minutes following an impressive career at SBS's World News and Dateline programs, where she covered major international events including the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, the 2015 Paris Climate Conference and in 2016, both the US presidential election and the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan.
"I am thrilled to be joining the wonderful and hard-working team at Today, who manage to inform the nation every morning while also having a lot of fun," said Abo.
"I have been incredibly fortunate to work alongside some of the country's finest journalists at 60 Minutes and travel the nation and world bringing stories to Australian audiences. It is an absolute privilege to meet so many inspirational people and help tell their stories. I can't wait to put everything I've learned from those amazing experiences into my new role at Today.
"The 3am alarm will be an adjustment, but I'm looking forward to keeping Karl on his toes. I know Ally will make a success of the move to ACA and I can't wait to watch her in the chair."
Since joining 60 Minutes, Abo has interviewed former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamed, Climate activist Greta Thunberg in an Australian-first, and met some extraordinary individuals having an impact on the world.
Joining Stefanovic and Abo will be news and sport reporter Alex Cullen, weather presenter Tim Davies and entertainment reporter Brooke Boney.
Today co-host, Karl Stefanovic said: "Ally has been extraordinary over the last three years. Battling through some tough personal physical obstacles to broadcast to the country during really difficult times. She's an incredible broadcaster and I'll miss working with her tremendously. Though, I won't miss her dancing.
"Fortunately, Sarah is a gifted dancer and singer. More importantly, she's a brilliant interviewer and has the most wicked sense of humour. I can't wait for the country to see all of those wonderful qualities every day at breakfast."
Nine's Director of Morning Television, Steven Burling, said: "This is a massive coup for Today; Sarah has been outstanding in the Today hosting chair these past 12 months when filling in for Ally.
"Sarah's reputation precedes her; she is a compelling interviewer and journalist, as we've seen, not only on 60 Minutes, but also during her time at SBS and Ten. Professionally, she is at the top of her game and just as importantly, Sarah is an amazing person who will help drive Today to continued success in 2023. We're very fortunate to have Sarah as part of our team."
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