Glamorous sports presenter Danika Mason has revealed she had a run-in with US customs this week when she jetted into Las Vegas from Italy.
The Today star, 34, has been in headlines recently after a few drinks at the Winter Olympics led to an on-air gaffe that saw Danika slurring her words during a live cross.
Now, it seems her journey to the Sin City has landed her in the news again, as customs officers deemed the TV presenter ‘suspicious’ because of all her luggage.
Taking the encounter in her stride, Danika detailed what happened on Thursday when anchor Karl Stefanovic asked about her suitcases following her stay in Italy.
‘I would love to have seen your wardrobe pack, going straight from Winter Olympics to Vegas,’ Karl, 51, said during a live cross to Nevada ahead of the NRL season open.
Danika responded: ‘Two suitcases. I got stopped at the airport last night, because the guy thought I looked suspicious.’
Glamorous sports presenter Danika Mason, 34, has revealed she had a run-in with US customs this week when she jetted into Las Vegas from Italy
‘Because I had two suitcases and he asked me where I had been. I said it’s all ski stuff,’ she said, referencing the subzero temperatures she faced in Italy.
It comes just a week after Danika issued an on-air apology on Today after her recent Winter Olympics crosses from Italy drew widespread attention.
Appearing on the breakfast program last Thursday, Danika apologised at the end of her live cross from Livigno, admitting she had been drinking the night before.
‘And guys, just before we do go, I just want to take a moment if that’s okay, just to apologise,’ she began.
‘I also wanted to say thank you for everyone who has reached out. I’m okay. Probably just a little bit embarrassed.
‘Look, I totally misjudged a situation. I shouldn’t have had a drink. And especially in these conditions, it’s cold. We’ve got altitude.
‘And not having had dinner probably didn’t help as well. But I want to take full responsibility. It’s not the standard that I set for myself.
‘So, in saying that, I am genuinely sorry.’
It seems her journey to the Sin City has landed her in the news again, as customs officers deemed the TV presenter ‘suspicious’ because of all her luggage
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Danika went on to thank those who reached out to her with concern after she was seen slurring her words during a live cross the day before.
Meanwhile, host Karl – who famously made a drunken appearance on Today the morning after the 2009 Logies – praised his colleague for her hard work.
‘I don’t even know what you’re talking about,’ he said.
‘You’re the best, Danika. Don’t worry about it. Let’s move on.’