Channel 9 sports presenter Danika Mason has called off her wedding to longtime partner Todd Liubinskas, just three weeks before their planned ceremony in October.
The cancellation of the wedding came as a surprise to many, including several media personalities who had received invitations to the event.
Despite the sad news, Mason has continued to fulfil her professional commitments, including her network’s coverage of the NRL’s grand final qualifiers over the weekend.
The couple had made their last public appearance together at an event to launch the new BYD electric car and showroom in Alexandria, less than two weeks prior to the cancellation.
Friends of Mason have described her as “beyond devastated” and “completely heartbroken”, the Daily Telegraph reported.
Mason and Liubinskas had been in a relationship for over three years and share a labrador named Charlie.
Liubinskas proposed to her in July 2021, sharing the moment on Instagram.
There has been no official statement from either Mason or Liubinskas regarding the cancellation of their engagement.
Mason has built a successful career at Channel 9, where she started as an intern in the newsroom in 2012 and rose to eventually host The Sunday Footy Show.
She also serves as a sideline reporter for NRL matches, and is part of the network’s Australian Open tennis coverage.
Liubinskas is involved in the fitness industry, working as a personal trainer and strength and conditioning coach.