Aussies rejoice as David Koch announces his departure from Sunrise

Australian TV viewers have reacted to news David Koch will be leaving Sunrise after 21 years.

The longest-serving TV host in Australian history made the shock announcement of his departure beside his emotional co-host Natalie Barr on Monday.

Following the news, viewers flocked to social media to celebrate Kochie’s departure from breakfast TV, with some even calling for Natalie to leave the show as well.

‘He is the reason I don’t watch sunrise,’ one person said, while another commented: ‘Best news ever, now let’s hope Barr gets the hint.’

‘Might start watching Sunrise now…See ya!’ another commented.

‘Sorry not a fan, so very rarely watched the show. Both Channel Seven and Nine need a shake up in my opinion. I think his departure is about time,’ a third said.

‘”We will miss you Kochie” Said no person, ever,’ another person commented.

While some people rejoiced, others shared their disappointment as Kochie prepares to leave the show.

‘All the best for the future. I really liked him. Good luck Kochie,’ one person said.

‘If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all. My God some people. I will miss you good luck for your future,’ another agreed.

‘I will miss you Kochie , All very best,’ a third commented.

The longest-serving TV host in Australian history made the announcement of his departure beside his emotional co-host Natalie Barr on Monday

Kochie struggled to hold back the tears during his goodbye speech.

‘I have loved every single minute of it and I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved here over the last 21 years,’ Kochie told viewers.

‘I started here before Facebook, before Instagram, before Twitter and iPhones. That’s how old I am.

‘I’ve been privileged to experience so many great adventures, to meet so many different people and to cover so many moments of history in the making’. 

Viewers flocked to social media to celebrate Kochie’s departure from breakfast TV, with some even calling for his co-host Natalie Barr to leave the show

Barr told her co-host: ‘The show would not be what it is today without you. It’s been an amazing ride and we’re going to celebrate that in the next two weeks.’

The host has been a familiar face on Australian television screens since 2002 when he started on the Sunrise desk. 

Kochie said he would miss working with the entire Sunrise team, but gave special shoutouts to Barr, other co-host Mark Beretta and producer Dave Walters.

‘Best news ever, now let’s hope Natalie Barr gets the hint,’ one person wrote on social media