Today show fans can’t get enough of Danika Mason’s fill-in Dan Anstey.
The 40-year-old weekend weather presenter has been filling in for Danika this week on Channel Nine’s breakfast program.
They have quickly been won over by his hunky looks, good-natured demeanour and cheeky on-air banter with co-hosts Karl Stefanovic and Sarah Abo.
A clip recently shared on social media showed Dan flaunting his strapping build and laid-back personality as Karl mischievously sprayed him with a water pistol.
Viewers loved the moment, flooding the comments section to demand that Dan be made a permanent member of the Today team.
‘Love your work, stand-in Dan,’ one person gushed.
Today show fans can’t get enough of Danika Mason’s fill-in Dan Anstey
‘He is jacked! That’s all there is to say,’ a second added.
‘Peak evolution,’ a third chipped in.
Elsewhere, fellow Today reporter Mia Glover showed her amusement by posting some laugh emojis.
Another person complimented Dan on his sharp dress sense: ‘Pull out the towel suit you have for game days.’
Dan cheekily acknowledged his sharp dress sense, responding with: ‘Fashion with a purpose!’
‘This is not what I was expecting when I was told that every now and then I might “cop a spray” from Karl.’
With his movie-star good looks, easy charm and relaxed, down-to-earth vibe, Dan has clearly struck a chord with Today viewers.
He is the regular weather presenter on Weekend Today and often acts as a fill-in when a weekday star is absent.
The 40-year-old weekend weather presenter has been filling in for Danika this week on Channel Nine’s breakfast program
Viewers have quickly been won over by his hunky looks, good-natured demeanour and cheeky on-air banter
In December, Dan and Samantha Armytage filled in for co-hosts Karl and Sarah as the regular hosts enjoyed their holidays – and quickly won over viewers, who called for their position to become permanent.
The pair raised eyebrows as they kicked off their first show together with a flirty exchange.
Fans took to social media to praise Sam and Dan’s upbeat and engaging style – and claimed the show would be better if they were a permanent fixture.
‘Sam is great. I’m watching Today again after a long pause,’ one fan wrote.
‘Dan yes! Karl no! Sorry Karl,’ a second person added.
