David 'Kochie' Koch signs on to co-host Sunrise for another year
5 years, 3 months ago

David 'Kochie' Koch signs on to co-host Sunrise for another year

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David 'Kochie' Koch has signed on to co-host Seven's Sunrise for at least another year. 'I'm having a great time': The Daily Telegraph has reported that David 'Kochie' Koch, 63, has signed on to co-host Seven's Sunrise for at least another year alongside Samantha Armytage, 43 'I have to say, I am having a great time,' David told the paper, while in Melbourne for the AFL Grand Final on Saturday. I was only meant to be a fill-in host for three months,' David told The Daily Telegraph on Saturday According to TV Tonight, Nine's Today show delivered some of its lowest ratings all year this week. In July, reports surfaced that former host Karl Stefanovic could be set to return to Today in a bid to reverse falling ratings. Today's current on-air lineup consists of co-hosts Georgie Gardner and Deborah Knight, newsreader Tom Steinfort, entertainment reporter Brooke Boney and weather presenter Steve Jacobs.

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Channel Nine's Today show ends seven-year losing streak as they secure a ratings win against Sunrise
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Channel Nine's Today show ends seven-year losing streak as they secure a ratings win against Sunrise

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The Today show has finally beaten a seven-year losing streak against arch-rival Sunrise - but only just. This is the first time Today has managed to bring in the top breakfast TV audience over an entire week across the country's five major metro centres in seven years, according to industry blog TV Blackbox. Meanwhile, long time market leader Sunrise, co-hosted …

Surprise Sunrise star returns! Breakfast program's favourite cast member back on-air permanently
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Surprise Sunrise star returns! Breakfast program's favourite cast member back on-air permanently

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A beloved Sunrise star will be making a permanent return to the popular Channel Seven breakfast show from Monday. Co-host Matt Shirvington, 45, revealed on-air Friday that their beloved Cash Cow mascot would be back next week, with lots of cash prizes up for grabs. Meanwhile, Channel Seven confirmed the news in a statement: 'After a brief graze in the …

Sunrise's Nat Barr and Matt Shirvington's new TV project is revealed as breakfast TV stars take on prime-time
1 year ago

Sunrise's Nat Barr and Matt Shirvington's new TV project is revealed as breakfast TV stars take on prime-time

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They've continued to dominate the breakfast TV ratings even after the retirement of Sunrise mainstay David 'Kochie' Koch. Among the onstage talent on show this year at Carols In The Domain are The Wiggles, Dami Im, Lucy Durack, Casey Donovan and Silvia Colloca Sunrise bigwigs have admitted they're 'relieved' Shirvington has worked out as David Koch's successor as the hit …

Former Sunrise host David Koch and Today Show rival Karl Stefanovic may join forces for a new project despite their rumoured 14-year feud
1 year, 4 months ago

Former Sunrise host David Koch and Today Show rival Karl Stefanovic may join forces for a new project despite their rumoured 14-year feud

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TV veteran David 'Kochie' Koch and Karl Stefanovic have had a friendly rivalry for over 14 years as they hosted competing breakfast shows. The pair have now become great friends, with Kochie even hinting that he and Karl may be planning a new business venture together. David 'Kochie' Koch and Karl Stefanovic have had a friendly rivalry for over 14 …

Matt Shirvington officially announced as the new host of Sunrise
1 year, 7 months ago

Matt Shirvington officially announced as the new host of Sunrise

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David Koch to step down as Sunrise host this week after 21 years Athletics star turned TV host Matt Shirvington has been crowned David Koch's successor at Sunrise after a three-year plan to prepare him for the top job. Athletics star turned TV host Matt Shirvington has been crowned David Koch 's successor at Sunrise after a three-year plan to …

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 …

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, 8 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, 9 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: Samantha Armytage's brutal response to Instagram troll
2 years, 9 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 …

Sunrise: Sarah Stinson replaces departing executive producer Michael Pell
2 years, 9 months ago

Sunrise: Sarah Stinson replaces departing executive producer Michael Pell

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Channel Seven has announced the replacements for departing Sunrise executive producer Michael Pell. Sarah Stinson, the executive producer of The Morning Show for the past 11 years, has been promoted to the newly created role of Director of Morning Television, overseeing Sunrise, Weekend Sunrise and The Morning Show. Wunderkind: Pell has overseen an extraordinarily successful period for Sunrise since replacing …

The Today show smashes Sunrise in  extraordinary ratings comeback
3 years, 2 months ago

The Today show smashes Sunrise in  extraordinary ratings comeback

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The Today show has soared ahead of Sunrise in the breakfast TV ratings in a spectacular turnaround after dropping to third place earlier this week. Today, hosted by Allison Langdon and Karl Stefanovic, had dipped below 200,000 metro viewers on Tuesday, falling behind Seven's Sunrise and ABC News Breakfast. Winning: The Today show, hosted by Ally Langdon and Karl Stefanovic, …

Today's celebrated comeback against Sunrise stalls with lowest ratings in months
3 years, 2 months ago

Today's celebrated comeback against Sunrise stalls with lowest ratings in months

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The Today show's much vaunted comeback against Sunrise has hit a hurdle with Nine's breakfast staple sinking to its lowest figures in months. Bump in the road: The Today show's much vaunted comeback against Sunrise has hit a hurdle with Nine's breakfast staple sinking to its lowest figures in months. Dream team: The regional figures, which paint an even bleaker …

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 …

Who needs Sunrise? Former TV host Samantha Armytage celebrates recent podcast success
3 years, 9 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 …

Today show is most-watched among 16 to 39-year-olds in major cities
4 years, 1 month ago

Today show is most-watched among 16 to 39-year-olds in major cities

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The Today show is starting to catch up to Seven's Sunrise in the breakfast TV ratings war. According to TV Blackbox, the Channel Nine program is the most-watched among people aged 16 to 39 in the five major Australian cities. Why Sunrise should be worried by Today's resurgence: Nine's breakfast show was the most-watched among 16 to 39-year-olds in major …

Karl Stefanovic and Allison Langdon reflect on one of 'the most testing of years' hosting Today
4 years, 1 month ago

Karl Stefanovic and Allison Langdon reflect on one of 'the most testing of years' hosting Today

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Karl Stefanovic made an early comeback to the Today show in January, alongside new co-host Allison Langdon. Looking back: This week, Karl Stefanovic and Allison Langdon reflected on one of 'the most testing of years' hosting the Today show He shared his well wishes and hoped audiences enjoyed the festive season after a difficult 12 months, as he thanked viewers …

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 …

Breakfast TV: How Sunrise became complacent and let Today catch up in the ratings
4 years, 4 months ago

Breakfast TV: How Sunrise became complacent and let Today catch up in the ratings

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After years spent languishing in the ratings, Nine's Today show is finally closing the gap with Channel Seven's Sunrise. Pictured: Karl Stefanovic and Allison Langdon TV Blackbox editor Rob McKnight, a former senior executive at Nine, believes that Today's steady growth since the start of the year 'will be of concern' for Sunrise bosses. Industry insight: TV Blackbox editor Rob …

Ratings rise for Today show as the Channel Nine program continues to close the gap with Sunrise
4 years, 4 months ago

Ratings rise for Today show as the Channel Nine program continues to close the gap with Sunrise

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Channel Nine's Today show has continued to close the gap with Seven Network rivals Sunrise in the breakfast TV ratings battle. The breakfast battle continues: Ratings rise for the Today show as the Channel Nine program continued to close the gap with Sunrise this week. Pictured Today hosts Karl Stefanovic and Ally Langdon The Channel Nine breakfast show also had …

Breakfast TV war: Nine's Today show closes the gap with Sunrise
4 years, 7 months ago

Breakfast TV war: Nine's Today show closes the gap with Sunrise

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Channel Nine's Today show is snapping at the heels of Seven Network rivals Sunrise in the breakfast TV ratings battle. Nine's Today show is snapping at the heels of Seven Network rivals Sunrise in the breakfast TV ratings battle. Pictured: Today anchors Karl Stefanovic and Allison Langdon As reported by TV Tonight, Monday's episode of Today attracted a metro audience …

Sunrise producer Michael Pell gets snappy on Twitter defending ratings
5 years ago

Sunrise producer Michael Pell gets snappy on Twitter defending ratings

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Tensions seem to be running high at Channel Seven's Sunrise, as rival breakfast show Today snaps at their heels in the five-city metro ratings. Pictured: Today hosts Karl Stefanovic and Allison Langdon For two days straight Today has had more combined viewers than Sunrise in the east coast capital cities of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. For two days straight Today …

Sunrise boss Michael Pell takes a BRUTAL swipe at Today's management
5 years ago

Sunrise boss Michael Pell takes a BRUTAL swipe at Today's management

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Sunrise executive producer Michael Pell has blasted the Today show's management in a blistering interview. Scroll down for video The breakfast TV war just got personal: Sunrise executive producer Michael Pell has blasted the Today show's management in a blistering interview 'The audience doesn't like a company that treats people badly,' Pell told News Corp on Wednesday. Pell told News …

Allison Langdon 'to replace host on struggling Today show'
5 years, 2 months ago

Allison Langdon 'to replace host on struggling Today show'

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Things don't seem to be getting any better for Channel Nine's Today show, with ratings continuing to drop. as Today show struggles to win back viewers Insiders close to Sydney Confidential have alleged that Allison, 40, 'could once again be in executives' sights' to replace Deborah, 46, Georgie, 49, or even both hosts. Pictured: axed Today show host Karl Stefanovic, …

Is Melissa Doyle returning to Sunrise?
5 years, 2 months ago

Is Melissa Doyle returning to Sunrise?

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Melissa Doyle was left high and dry after her current affairs show Sunday Night was axed by Seven bosses earlier this month. She announced her shock resignation from Sunrise live on air in 2013, and two years later replaced Chris Bath as the host of Sunday Night It comes amid reports Melissa won't be leaving Seven for a rival network …

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