Australian sports presenter Danika Mason has apologized after drinking alcohol before a live Channel Nine Winter Olympics broadcast. Mason slurred her words throughout the segment and went off-topic, discussing iguanas when the segment had been focused on coffee. Studio host Karl Stefanovic attempted to cover for Mason, suggesting cold weather might have been affecting her speech.
Mason took full responsibility, stating 'I want to take full responsibility, it's not the standard I set myself.' Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also expressed support for Mason, saying 'I'm pro Danika. Good on her,' suggesting time differences might have been a factor.