Overview
- During a Wednesday live cross from Livigno, Mason slurred words, veered off script with remarks about coffee and iguanas, and made snow angels, with the clip spreading widely online.
- Appearing on Thursday, she told viewers she had misjudged the situation and “shouldn’t have had a drink,” adding that cold conditions, altitude and not having eaten contributed.
- Today hosts Karl Stefanovic and Jayne Azzopardi voiced support on air, with Stefanovic earlier suggesting the frigid air could make speaking difficult.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese offered public support, saying he was “pro Danika” and joking there was “nothing to see here.”
- Social media reaction surged, comments on some program posts were limited, and reports said Nine declined to comment as internal sources questioned why the segment was not cut.