Reason ABC Radio 774 Melbourne host Virginia Trioli has been missing for months

ABC presenter Virginia Trioli was due to return to her popular Melbourne radio program on Monday after a three-month hiatus – but suddenly pulled out due to a “long and complex summer of family illness”.

The Melbourne ABC Radio 774 presenter was due to return to the program this week and her stand-in presenter Ali Moore welcomed Ms Trioli back to her regular seat at the start and finish of her show on Friday.

“It has been an absolute pleasure and privilege to be with you over the past few months,” Ms. Moore told listeners.

“VT will be back in this chair on Monday.”

However, fans were left confused when Ms Trioli did not resume her position on Monday morning.

Melbourne ABC Radio 774 presenter Virginia Trioli was set to return to the program this week

She explained her absence on Twitter.

“Some personal news: It’s been a long and complex summer of family illnesses and I need to focus on my home for now,” the presenter wrote.

“To my wonderful ABC Melbourne Mornings audience, I will see you very soon, and thank you to my ABC colleagues and management for their kindness and support.

Ms Trioli didn’t say when listeners could expect her return to the airwaves, but The Australian’s Media Diary reported she may not return until after Easter.

Melbourne Drive host Raf Epstein is likely to step in while she’s away.

Fans flooded her Twitter profile with messages of support and encouragement.

“I wish you and your lovely family all the best and rest assured we are so looking forward to having you back on our radio but only when the time is right for you and yours,” wrote one user.

Another said: “I turned on the radio at 8.30am looking forward to hearing you and was sad to hear there was a family illness. I hope you are coping during a difficult time. All the best.’

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