Today Show host Brooke Boney shares an emotional message for her fans after announcing her shock resignation live on air

Brooke Boney has shared a touching message with her fans after announcing her shock resignation from the Today Show live on air on Friday.

In an Instagram post after the news broke, the TV star shared a moody image of herself on the street, along with a heartfelt caption.

“Thank you for all the wonderful messages,” she began the post.

“I will answer everyone all weekend and we will shed all the tears when I leave in September.”

She was flooded with support from her colleagues and co-stars, including Tracy Vo who said: “Awesome Brooke! What a huge adventure awaits us. Congratulations!’

Melissa Doyle chimed in: “Big hugs for your next adventure!” while comedian Tanya Hennessy added, “I’m so excited for you BB XX

Belinda Russell said: ‘Oxford, here she comes!! Congratulations BB. You always amaze me.’

The 36-year-old TV presenter confirmed in an emotional announcement on Friday’s program that she will be leaving Channel Nine’s breakfast show to pursue her dreams.

Boney has been part of the show for five years as a news and entertainment reporter, but is now leaving to study abroad.

She confirmed on air that she will move abroad to study at Oxford University from September, leaving the show after the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris in August.

‘I have very 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,” Boney said on air on Friday.

“I don’t want to go into too much of it now as 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.”

Boney will take an intensive one-year Masters of Public Policy course, which focuses on economics and policymaking.

The rising Nine star admitted the decision to leave her 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 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.”

Boney 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.

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,” Stefanovic also joked about his daughter Willow, 18, who is studying at the London College of Fashion.

However, Boney assured fans that she will be on screens for a few more months as she will cover the 2024 Olympics live from Paris.

“We’re going to have a great time in Paris,” she said.

Boney 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 NineBoney 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.

‘That still leaves plenty of time to figure out the next part of my 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 Boney’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.’

Boney started her television career as a political correspondent for SBS before moving to NITV, subsequently joining 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.

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 be joining 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, Boney was promoted to newsreader, taking over from Alex Cullen, who started focusing exclusively on sports.