US EditionAustralian Reporter Apologizes After Appearing Intoxicated on Live TV
Danika Mason apologized for slurred speech during a live cross at the Winter Olympics, citing drinking, altitude, cold, and no dinner as factors, with support from the in-studio host.
- A live cross from Milan during Milano Cortina 2026 on Wednesday featured Danika Mason rambling and slurring lines on air, prompting on-screen attention.
- Mason said she had a drink before going live and blamed cold, altitude and not having had dinner for worsening her condition.
- During the live cross, Danika Mason's ramble shifted from coffee to iguanas, including `I'm not sure about the iguanas`, prompting support from Karl Stefanovic and Jayne Azzopardi to end the segment.
- On Thursday, Mason apologised on air, saying `It's not the standard I set myself` and thanked viewers, while the broadcaster has not disclosed disciplinary steps, and Anthony Albanese called himself `pro Danika`.
- Amid wide online sharing, clips tagged #TodayShow and #MilanoCortina2026 circulated on TikTok and News.com.au, reviving memories of Stefanovic's past on-air slur.
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Australian Reporter Apologizes After Drunkenly Slurring Her Way Through Rambling Report At The Winter Olympics
Australian sports broadcaster Danika Mason There’s plenty of alcohol to be found at the Winter Olympics, but it goes without saying you need to exercise some restraint and responsibility if you’re there to do a job. That’s especially true if you’re an athlete competing for a medal, but an Australian reporter also learned why you want to abstain when you’re on the clock after an awkward segment went viral. The Winter Olympics may be the main attr…
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Australian reporter apologizes after appearing intoxicated on live TV
An Australian reporter is apologizing for her behavior of slurred speech and rambling while reporting live from Italy for the Olympics. (Adobe Stock)
Australian Reporter Danika Mason Was Completely Hammered Live from Milan Olympics 2026
Australian reporter Danika Mason (Image Credits: X) The 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics have been about more than just medals and podium finishes. While athletes have been competing on the ice and snow, there has also been plenty of talk about life inside the Olympic Village. From condom shortages, breakups, to romances, the Games have delivered drama both on and off the field. But it seems the fun has not been limited to the athletes. One Australi…
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