Sunrise: Samantha Armytage's brutal response to Instagram troll
2 years, 8 months ago

Sunrise: Samantha Armytage's brutal response to Instagram troll

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She quit Sunrise in March last year and is now living a quiet life in the Southern Highlands with her husband, Richard Lavender. The 45-year-old offered a scathing response to an anonymous Instagram troll who said 'intelligent Australians' choose to watch ABC News Breakfast over Sunrise or Channel Nine's Today show. Hitting back: Samantha Armytage has offered a brutal response to a troll who said 'intelligent Australians' would never watch Sunrise 'Yourself and the rest of the Sunrise and Today show teams is the reason why myself and other intelligent Australians choose to watch ABC News Breakfast. The former Sunrise anchor has been enjoying a quieter life in the countryside since quitting Sunrise in March 2021. Gone: The former Sunrise anchor, 45, has been enjoying a quieter life in the countryside since quitting Sunrise in March 2021 Spotlight: While she has been replaced on Sunrise by former newsreader Natalie Barr, Sam is still signed to Seven and will make a guest appearance on Farmer Wants a Wife this year While she has been replaced on Sunrise by ex-newsreader Natalie Barr, Sam is still signed to Seven and will make a guest appearance on Farmer Wants a Wife this year.

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Sunrise viewers speculate Natalie Barr could 'be retiring soon' - and already have a preferred replacement lined up
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sunrise viewers speculate Natalie Barr could 'be retiring soon' - and already have a preferred replacement lined up

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Loyal Sunrise fans are speculating longtime co-host Natalie Barr is preparing to retire. Barr, 56, is currently reporting in Washington DC for the presidential election, while reporter Monique Wright is guest hosting alongside Matt Shirvington. Sunrise fans are speculating longtime co-host Natalie Barr is preparing to retire Barr, 56, is currently reporting in Washington DC for the presidential election, while …

She's a long way from the farm! FWAW host Samantha Armytage shows off a glamorous new look as she steps out of the Seven studios in a chic double denim ensemble
8 months, 1 week ago

She's a long way from the farm! FWAW host Samantha Armytage shows off a glamorous new look as she steps out of the Seven studios in a chic double denim ensemble

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Samantha Armytage showed off a glamorous new look last Friday when she was spotted leaving the Channel Seven studio in Sydney. Tensions were made obvious as the former breakfast television host, who quit Sunrise in 2021, sat opposite co-hosts Matt Shirvington and her rival successor Natalie Barr to plug the upcoming Channel Seven series of Famer Wants A Wife. The …

Today beats Sunrise in the ratings after David Koch took time off
2 years, 5 months ago

Today beats Sunrise in the ratings after David Koch took time off

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Channel Nine's Today show has closed the gap with Seven Network rivals Sunrise in the breakfast TV ratings battle. Channel Nine's Today show beat Seven Network rivals Sunrise in the breakfast TV ratings on Monday Today likely benefited from Nine's late-night Wimbledon coverage, with viewers tuning in after watching the tennis until the early hours. 1' Sunrise, which had 190,000 …

Sunrise host Natalie Barr left horrified by a shocking live TV gaffe
2 years, 6 months ago

Sunrise host Natalie Barr left horrified by a shocking live TV gaffe

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Sunrise hosts Natalie Barr and David 'Kochie' Koch were left speechless when a live cross with weatherman Sam Mac went off the rails on Wednesday. Carnage: Sunrise hosts Natalie Barr and David 'Kochie' Koch were left speechless when a live cross with weatherman Sam Mac went off the rails on Wednesday This bizarre comment left the Sunrise presenters reeling. His …

Sunrise: Sam Armytage admits she would probably be 'cancelled' today
2 years, 6 months ago

Sunrise: Sam Armytage admits she would probably be 'cancelled' today

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Samantha Armytage has landed herself in hot water over some of her on-air comments in the past. The former Sunrise co-host has now revealed she would probably find herself 'cancelled' if she made those same remarks in the current political climate 'There were some things I said on air that I probably would be cancelled for now that I got …

Breakfast TV ratings Australia: The Today show's bold plan to get to No. 1
2 years, 7 months ago

Breakfast TV ratings Australia: The Today show's bold plan to get to No. 1

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Karl Stefanovic and Allison Langdon are committed to reversing the Today show's fortunes after a recent dive in the ratings, with insiders saying the co-hosts are prepared to 'pull out all the stops' to catch up with their rivals. The Channel Nine show recently suffered a major blow when it placed third behind Sunrise and ABC News Breakfast for a …

David 'Kochie' Koch disappears from Sunrise after just 25 minutes on air
2 years, 7 months ago

David 'Kochie' Koch disappears from Sunrise after just 25 minutes on air

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Sunrise co-host David 'Kochie' Koch clocked off three hours early on Tuesday after a health issue meant he was unable to continue with the broadcast. Early dart: Sunrise host David 'Kochie' Koch clocked off three hours early on Tuesday after a health issue meant he was unable to continue with the broadcast His co-anchor Natalie Barr explained his absence to …

Sunrise hosts pay tribute to departing executive producer Michael Pell
2 years, 8 months ago

Sunrise hosts pay tribute to departing executive producer Michael Pell

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Sunrise co-anchors Natalie Barr and David 'Kochie' Koch bid farewell to the breakfast show's departing executive producer Michael Pell on Thursday. Time to say goodbye: Sunrise co-anchors Natalie Barr and David 'Kochie' Koch bid farewell to the breakfast show's departing executive producer Michael Pell on Thursday Pell did not appear on screen, despite having done so when he celebrated 10 …

Sunrise: Why Natalie Barr will never be a tabloid fixture like Samantha Armytage
2 years, 9 months ago

Sunrise: Why Natalie Barr will never be a tabloid fixture like Samantha Armytage

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Natalie Barr was promoted to co-anchor of Sunrise in March last year, replacing tabloid favourite Samantha Armytage. Different styles: Sunrise host Natalie Barr has revealed why she'll never be a tabloid fixture like her predecessor Samantha Armytage 'I'm naturally boring. 'I'm naturally boring': The TV presenter, 53, told Who magazine she doesn't attract the same level of press attention because …

Sunrise headed for cast shakeup ... but the show's producer insists Sam Armytage WON'T be back
3 years, 2 months ago

Sunrise headed for cast shakeup ... but the show's producer insists Sam Armytage WON'T be back

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Sunrise will be shuffling its cast lineup as rival morning show Today gains steady traction in the TV ratings and closes the gap. The cast shakeup comes seven months after the departure of former co-host Sam Armytage, who Sunrise insists will not be returning. but the show's executive producer insists that Sam Armytage WON'T be back Sunrise executive producer Michael …

Former Sunrise host Samantha Armytage and husband Richard Lavender enjoy a ski trip in Perisher
3 years, 5 months ago

Former Sunrise host Samantha Armytage and husband Richard Lavender enjoy a ski trip in Perisher

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While Sydney is entering its fourth week of lockdown, Samantha Armytage enjoyed a trip to Perisher Ski Resort with her husband, Richard Lavender. Winter getaway: While Sydney is entering its fourth week of lockdown, Samantha Armytage enjoyed a trip to Perisher Ski Resort with her husband, Richard Lavender But Samantha was quick to include a disclaimer on the post: 'NB …

Ex-Sunrise host Sam Armytage 'wants to join Nine to host a late-night news show'
3 years, 5 months ago

Ex-Sunrise host Sam Armytage 'wants to join Nine to host a late-night news show'

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Former Sunrise host Sam Armytage recently said she 'wasn't done' with television after quitting Channel Seven's top-rating breakfast show. Television comeback: Rumours are swirling that former Sunrise host Sam Armytage is in talks to host her own late-night news show on Channel Nine Rumour has it Sam wants to pitch a one-hour nightly news program to rival The Latest: Seven …

Sunrise: Natalie Barr was 'gutted' by Sam Armytage's snarky tweet
3 years, 5 months ago

Sunrise: Natalie Barr was 'gutted' by Sam Armytage's snarky tweet

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Sunrise host Natalie Barr was reportedly 'gutted' by her predecessor Sam Armytage's hurtful tweet last Monday suggesting she was desperate for the top job. Upset: Sunrise host Natalie Barr was reportedly 'gutted' by her predecessor Sam Armytage's hurtful tweet last Monday suggesting she was desperate for the top job Meanwhile, the Sunrise team is said to be trying to 'make …

TV insiders speak out after Sam Armytage's hurtful tweet about Natalie Barr
3 years, 6 months ago

TV insiders speak out after Sam Armytage's hurtful tweet about Natalie Barr

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Television industry insiders were not impressed by Sam Armytage's snarky Twitter post about Natalie Barr being desperate for her job as Sunrise anchor. Backlash: Posts on Media Spy, a popular online forum for people who work in TV, reveal many disapproved of how Sam, 44, reacted after being asked a question about her relationship with Nat, 53, on The Kyle …

Sunrise host Natalie Barr loses it over an Aussie baker's true-blue response
3 years, 6 months ago

Sunrise host Natalie Barr loses it over an Aussie baker's true-blue response

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The Sunrise hosts have interviewed everyone from Hollywood A-listers to everyday Aussies over the years. But Natalie Barr wasn't expecting to hear a hilarious response from a Queensland baker who was asked by weatherman Sam Mac on Friday if he enjoyed eating his own products. 'He's a legend': Sunrise host Natalie Barr couldn't stop laughing after a Queensland baker was …

Sunrise host Sam Armytage says Natalie Barr 'wanted her job forever'
3 years, 6 months ago

Sunrise host Sam Armytage says Natalie Barr 'wanted her job forever'

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The feud between warring Sunrise presenters Samantha Armytage and Natalie Barr escalated on Monday, with former anchor Sam firing off a brutal tweet describing her successor as desperate for the top job. On the attack: The feud between warring Sunrise presenters Samantha Armytage and Natalie Barr escalated on Monday, with former anchor Sam firing off a brutal tweet describing her …

Natalie Barr says she DIDN'T want Sam Armytage's job on Sunrise
3 years, 7 months ago

Natalie Barr says she DIDN'T want Sam Armytage's job on Sunrise

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Natalie Barr took over as the host of Sunrise after Samantha Armytage left the role earlier this year. Humble: Natalie Barr took over as the host of Sunrise after Samantha Armytage left the role earlier this year. But the 53-year-old insists she wasn't angling for the job - and in fact, would have been happy to stay in her former …

Who needs Sunrise? Former TV host Samantha Armytage celebrates recent podcast success
3 years, 8 months ago

Who needs Sunrise? Former TV host Samantha Armytage celebrates recent podcast success

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Samantha Armytage said goodbye to Sunrise last month after more than eight years co-hosting the Channel Seven breakfast show. Former TV host Samantha Armytage has celebrated her new podcast's recent success at being announced as 'Spotify's pick of the week' So far Sam's podcast has included high-profile guests such as former politician Julie Bishop, actor Hugh Sheridan and NRL legend …

Steady ratings for Channel Seven's Sunrise as new co-host Natalie Barr finishes off her first week
3 years, 9 months ago

Steady ratings for Channel Seven's Sunrise as new co-host Natalie Barr finishes off her first week

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Ratings for Natalie Barr's first week as co-host of Channel Seven's Sunrise suggest she is the right woman for the job. Ratings for Natalie Barr's first week as co-host of Channel Seven's Sunrise are on par with when Samantha Armytage was at the helm of the breakfast program. The number of viewers tuning into the show for the week are …

Natalie Barr describes her first day as Sunrise host as 'nightmarish'
3 years, 9 months ago

Natalie Barr describes her first day as Sunrise host as 'nightmarish'

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She's the long-standing newsreader who recently took over from Samantha Armytage as the new host of Sunrise. And on Tuesday, Natalie Barr candidly described her first day hosting the show as 'a bit nightmarish' during an interview with TV Blackbox. New role: On Tuesday, Natalie Barr candidly described her first day on-air as 'a bit nightmarish' during a podcast interview …

Sunrise: Kyle Sandilands' brutal swipe at new host Natalie Barr
3 years, 9 months ago

Sunrise: Kyle Sandilands' brutal swipe at new host Natalie Barr

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Kyle Sandilands has taken a savage swipe at new Sunrise co-anchor Natalie Barr, claiming she doesn't deserve to replace Sam Armytage. 'You can't just hang around': Kyle Sandilands has taken a savage swipe at new Sunrise co-anchor Natalie Barr, claiming she doesn't deserve to replace Sam Armytage 'It's like me leaving and Intern Pete being given my job, just because …

Natalie Barr replaces Samantha Armytage on the Sunrise panel
3 years, 9 months ago

Natalie Barr replaces Samantha Armytage on the Sunrise panel

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Natalie Barr filled in as Sunrise co-host on Friday, just a day after Samantha Armytage completed her last ever shift on the show. Natalie Barr replaced Samantha Armytage on the Sunrise panel on Friday - just one day after the former host bid farewell to the breakfast program Sam, 44, marked her last day on Sunrise on Thursday, and broke …

Sam Armytage's last day on Sunrise: TV hosts bids farewell after 8 years
3 years, 9 months ago

Sam Armytage's last day on Sunrise: TV hosts bids farewell after 8 years

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Sunrise host Sam Armytage fired off a brutal parting shot at the 'bullying' media as she finished her last day at Seven's breakfast show on Thursday. Sam comes out swinging: Sunrise host Sam Armytage fired off a brutal parting shot at the 'bullying' media as she finished her last day at Seven's breakfast show on Thursday The 44-year-old had announced …

History of Samantha Armytage's highs and lows
3 years, 9 months ago

History of Samantha Armytage's highs and lows

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January 2014: Samantha is criticised for 'offending strippers' by joking about her new 'stripper heels' March 2014: Khloe Kardashian cut off her interview on Sunrise over questions about her niece North West March 2015: Samantha accused of racism after appearing to congratulate a woman for looking whiter than her twin February 2016: Samantha is dropped as host of a UN …

Sam Armytage QUITS Sunrise: Tearful host resigns after eight years
3 years, 9 months ago

Sam Armytage QUITS Sunrise: Tearful host resigns after eight years

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Sunrise host Sam Armytage tearfully announced her resignation live on air on Monday, after hosting Channel Seven's top-rating breakfast show for eight years. The presenter said she would be having an extended break before deciding what to do next History of Samantha Armytage's highs and lows January 2014: Samantha is criticised for 'offending strippers' by joking about her new 'stripper …

Sunrise's Samantha Armytage announces her 'big news' after her surprise wedding to Richard Lavender
3 years, 10 months ago

Sunrise's Samantha Armytage announces her 'big news' after her surprise wedding to Richard Lavender

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She tied the knot with Richard Lavender on New Year's Eve just a few weeks ago. Sunrise host Samantha Armytage announced 'big news' to her fans on Thursday. The Sunrise host's big news comes after her surprise New Year's Eve nuptials to millionaire businessman Richard. Just married: The Sunrise host's big news comes after her surprise New Years' Eve nuptials …

Sunrise's Samantha Armytage reveals the truth about her 'hatred' for weatherman Sam Mac
3 years, 10 months ago

Sunrise's Samantha Armytage reveals the truth about her 'hatred' for weatherman Sam Mac

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They've been working together on Channel Seven's Sunrise since 2016. But on Wednesday, host Samantha Armytage revealed the truth about her 'hatred' for weatherman Sam Mac. The 44-year-old shared a post to Instagram stories addressing their friendship, after a concerned viewer asked Samantha why she 'dislikes' Sam. Revealed: Sunrise host Samantha Armytage has revealed the truth about her 'hatred' for …

Sunrise host Samantha Armytage shows off her new wedding ring while shopping in Sydney
3 years, 10 months ago

Sunrise host Samantha Armytage shows off her new wedding ring while shopping in Sydney

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Married life certainly seems to be agreeing with Samantha Armytage. Almost a month after marrying businessman Richard Lavender, the 44-year-old Sunrise host happily showed off her wedding and engagement rings The TV host looked chic in a white miniskirt, which she paired with a loose-fitting black button-up shirt. Shop girl: Samantha was spotted shopping in Sydney's Paddington on Thursday after …

Sam Armytage: Gossip columnist taunts star over sacking rumours
4 years ago

Sam Armytage: Gossip columnist taunts star over sacking rumours

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A Sydney gossip columnist is taunting Samantha Armytage on Twitter over rumours 2021 may be her last year hosting Channel Seven's Sunrise. Feud: Sydney gossip columnist Andrew Hornery is taunting Samantha Armytage on Twitter over rumours 2021 may be her last year hosting Channel Seven's Sunrise Responding to the article, titled Who will fall victim to the TV networks' guillotine?, …

Sam Armytage accuses Nine newspaper of running a hatchet job on her
4 years ago

Sam Armytage accuses Nine newspaper of running a hatchet job on her

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Sunrise host Samantha Armytage has furiously hit back at a report alleging her future at Channel Seven's top-rating breakfast show is uncertain. Lashing out: Sunrise host Samantha Armytage has furiously hit back at a report alleging her future at Channel Seven's top-rating breakfast show is uncertain The article in question, titled Who will fall victim to the TV networks' guillotine?, …

Sunrise ratings get a boost after Sam Armytage and David Koch return full time
4 years, 2 months ago

Sunrise ratings get a boost after Sam Armytage and David Koch return full time

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Channel Seven’s breakfast television show Sunrise continues to be the leading program across Australia. In the week ending October 9, the popular breakfast show beat their Channel Nine rival, the Today show, every day of the week. Happy: Channel Seven’s breakfast television show Sunrise continues to be the leading program across Australia. Trailing: In the week ending October 9, the …

Samantha Armytage and David Koch return to hosting Sunrise full-time
4 years, 3 months ago

Samantha Armytage and David Koch return to hosting Sunrise full-time

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Channel Seven's Sunrise hosts Samantha Armytage and David Koch will end their part-time hosting arrangements as of Monday, September 21. Back to work: Samantha Armytage and David Koch will return to hosting Sunrise full-time - after rival Today show won on the east coast in the ratings war The hosts had each been enjoying a four-day working week, with Sunrise …

Samantha Armytage refuses to comment on 'racist' Sunrise segment
4 years, 6 months ago

Samantha Armytage refuses to comment on 'racist' Sunrise segment

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Sam Armytage has refused to comment on the international backlash she is facing over a 'racist' Sunrise segment from 2015 that resurfaced on Sunday. Pictured in Manly, Sydney Security guards went to great effort to keep the media away from Sam as she left the Big Brother compound in Manly, Sydney, after a special broadcast of Sunrise. Brave face: When …

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