Channel Nine presenter Dannika Mason and her boyfriend Liam Knight have been living apart from each other for the past five months, but they could now be set to reside on opposite sides of the world for another year.
It comes as Knight, who signed a deal to join Super League club Hull FC back in March, has now been rewarded for his excellent form at the start of the 2025 season with a 12-month contract extension.
While it is exciting news for Knight, who moved to play for the British outfit ahead of the 2025 season, it means the couple will have to continue their long-distance relationship, with Mason based 17,000km away in Australia.
Knight, who hails from Alice Springs, was released by the Canterbury Bulldogs last year, after playing just two matches for the club during the 2024 season.
But since his arrival at Hull FC, Knight has impressed, making 10 appearances for the club, and had initally planned to spend around seven months in the United Kingdom.
The 30-year-old, who has grown to become a fan favourite at the Yorkshire-based outfit, has now spoken of his delight at putting pen to paper on the new deal.
Dannika Mason and her beau Liam Knight could be set to spend a further 12 months apart, after the footy star signed a year-long contract extension with Hull FC
The pair went public with their relationship back in July 2024, with Knight taking to Instagram to publish a shot of the pair embracing with a hug, writing: ‘My life’s good’
‘I’m stoked to be staying here – I really love this club and I’m really excited to see what we can keep building over the next 12 months,’ he told the club’s website.
‘I’ve really fallen in love with the fans and the atmosphere, both home and away – they’re so dedicated. I love the playing group we have here and the coaching staff too – it’s a fun place to come to work and that’s being reflected in our performances.’
Mason and Knight went public with their relationship back in 2024. The footy star took to social media to publish a loved-up snap of the couple embracing, while writing: ‘My life’s good.’
The pair have since jetted around the world together, with Mason flying to London to spend some time with her beau in October, before also travelling to Rome and Paris.
Mason began dating the footy star after calling off her marriage to Todd Liubinskas.
The Wide World of Sports presenter, who recently replaced Alex Cullen on Nine’s Today Show, was due to tie the knot in October of last year, but cancelled the ceremony, which was due to be held at the Greystone Estate in NSW’s Hunter Valley.
Mason initially began working for Nine as an intern before landing a job as an Olympic logger back in 2012.
She has also worked on Nine’s NRL coverage and has fronted the outlet’s coverage of the Australian Open.
Knight signed for Hull prior to the 2025 season, and the pair have been enjoying some time travelling around Europe, taking a trip to France and to Italy
Mason, who began working for Nine as an intern before landing a job as an Olympic logger back in 2012, recently took over from Alex Cullen on Nine’s Today Show
Mason and Knight are committed to staying together despite the distance between them
However, Mason and Knight are committed to staying together despite the distance.
Knight, meanwhile, opened up on his rugby league journey, revealing that he has rediscovered his love for the sport since joining up with Hull.
‘It’s been a real ride so far – I got off the plane in March and jumped straight into it,’ he explained.
‘I didn’t have much of a pre-season so the first few weeks were about building some fitness, and I feel like I’ve been building week to week and contributing to the team.’
‘I had a couple of tough years back home in regards to injury, so coming over to England was a bit of a clean slate for me. I’ve really found my love for the sport again so this move has been a massive blessing for me.’
