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Mel McLaughlin is reportedly set to reveal her shock diagnosis in an exclusive interview with Mark Ferguson.
The Channel Seven sports presenter, 46, who has been absent from on-air duties since January, has been quietly undergoing treatment for months, according to The Daily Telegraph.
McLaughlin will speak publicly about her diagnosis for the first time in an interview with Ferguson, a longtime colleague and friend, set to air during tonight’s Seven News 6pm bulletin.
It comes after speculation around the future of 's Mel McLaughlin continues to swirl, with the glamorous sports reporter yet to return to the network.
McLaughlin has been off-air since January, taking approved leave. However, the initial date of her expected return has now passed.
News Corp reported that McLaughlin would be off-air for six weeks for some 'well-earned leave'.
Mel McLaughlin is reportedly set to reveal her shock cancer diagnosis in an exclusive interview with Mark Ferguson
However, that period was later extended, with the network telling the publication that she is not expected to be back on air until March 15 'at the earliest.'
Claiming that Seven bosses had been 'vague' to staff about McLaughlin's return, the publication also suggested that staff expected her to be in the contingent headed to for the NRL season kick off.
However, McLaughlin was absent, with Seven sending new recruit Matt White along with Jelisa Apps.
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McLaughlin was reportedly blindsided when Seven announced White was returning to the broadcaster after five years on morning radio with sports station SEN.
White will also be the face of Seven's expanded NRL coverage this season.
Additionally, McLaughlin was overlooked for a hosting role ahead of the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Racing identity Emma Freedman will instead join Sunrise host Matt Shirvington as anchors of the primetime coverage.
Daily Mail understands McLaughlin's reported salary of $500,000 has been slashed following Seven's merger with media company SCA in January.
The beloved presenter, 46, will publicly reveal her cancer battle tonight, after being off-air since January, according to The Daily Telegraph
She reportedly learned of her condition in December and has been privately receiving treatment for it, as Matthew White took over her sports presenter duties, with Channel Seven telling viewers on Wednesday that a major announcement would be made in the evening
