How Samantha Armytage found The One in fiancé Richard Lavender

She's always been private about her past relationships, at times even calling out 'rubbish' media for delving into her personal life. From dating Sydney hotelier Peter De Angelis, to a rumoured dalliance with Channel Seven newsreader Michael Usher, Daily Mail Australia takes a look back at the 43-year-old's quest for The One. From dating playboy hotelier Peter De Angelis to a rumoured dalliance with newsreader Michael Usher: How Samantha Armytage, 43, found her Prince Charming in fiancé Richard Lavender, 60, as she announces their engagement Peter De Angelis The Seven star dated the playboy hotelier in 2011 after her split from her long-term builder boyfriend, known just as Sean. Speculation: Also in December 2016, Samantha was rumoured to have been dating another Seven colleague, Peter Fegan Paul O'Brien Samantha was said to have been dating private jet tycoon Paul O'Brien 'for several months' in June last year, after previously breaking off their romance in late 2018. Case of the ex: Samantha was said to have been dating private jet tycoon Paul O'Brien 'for several months' in June last year, after previously breaking off their romance.