Samantha Armytage is CONFIRMED as the host of The Golden Bachelor as she moves to Channel Nine in ultimate swipe at former employers Seven

Samantha Armytage has finally been confirmed as the host of The Golden Bachelor after weeks of speculation. Her new TV gig on The Golden Bachelor was unveiled at Nine's Upfronts, where the network's schedule of 2025 programming was unveiled to invited guests The Golden Bachelor is a spin-off of The Bachelor series, but differs in that the contestants of the reality dating show are people in their 50s and 60s The first US version of The Golden Bachelor starred father-of-two and widower Gerry Turner, 72, and it was hugely popular on ABC An insider described Samantha's new hosting job as a 'smart move' and said she was 'well-suited' to the concept after 'breathing new life' into Seven's dating show FWAW. She was hit by rumours in recent weeks that she had inked a deal with Channel Nine to host new Bachelor spin-off show The Golden Bachelor Hinting at her involvement with a Nine show, Samantha was all smiles as she put on a very glamorous appearance in her gorgeous revenge dress Samantha's reported involvement in The Golden Bachelor has poured cold water over rumours that former Bachelor host Osher Gunsberg would be returning for the program Also in attendance at Nine Upfronts - which will unveil the network's 2025 programming - was Sylvia Jeffreys, who cut a sophisticated figure in a smart red suit Sophie Monk also made sure all eyes were on her as she made her bombshell arrival at the exclusive invite-only luncheon The Love Island Australia host, 44, put on a very leggy display in a pink mini dress, which she teamed with a pair of statement metallic heeled slip-ons She accessorised her glamorous look with a pair of hoop earrings and made sure to turn heads while posing up a storm for the cameras Describing the departure as 'sad and bittersweet,' Sam told The Daily Telegraph that she felt her time had come to an end and that she was excited about her future. Elsewhere, The Block's Shelley Craft oozed elegance in a high-neck black gown while Deborah Knight was also the picture of sophistication in another black dress Allison Langdon was all smiles as she joined her colleagues at the event, looking stunning in a red dress and nude heels Morning TV icon Karl Stefanovic made sure to put on a very suave display in a navy dapper suit and a spotted black and white tie Married At First Sight expert Alessandra Rampolla put on a very elegant display in an off-the-shoulder satin beige dress, which she teamed with clear heels Amber Sherlock pulled out all the stops in an elegant white gown while Amelia Adams sported a smart black jumpsuit for the occasion Belinda Russell put on a very vibrant display in a colourful purple suit as she posed up a storm for the cameras Renee Bargh also showed off her growing baby bump in a fitted black and white dress as she posed cradling her stomach. She also sported a brace on one arm The Block's host Scotty Cam also showed his support for his network as he stepped out at Upfronts ahead of the channel's exciting scheduling program being revealed Ben Fordham also cut a suave figure in a white shirt and black trousers, which he paired with a grey blazer and dark Chelsea boots Tara Brown cut a stylish figure in a pleated white dress with a blazer-style bodice and toted her essentials in a quirky silver handbag The Block's Shaynna and Darren Palmer were joined by Marty Fox as they all smiled for some sweet group shots Roger Corser was also among the guests and looked smart in a white shirt and dark trousers, which he teamed with a blazer and casual white trainers The Love Island Australia host, 44, put on a very leggy display in a pink mini dress, which she teamed with a pair of statement metallic heeled slip-ons.