Samantha Armytage all but confirms feud with former co-host David Koch in telling response to his shock departure
Sunrise host David Koch has been inundated with well-wishes from friends, family and fans after he announced he was quitting the Channel Seven breakfast show on Monday.
But one of his most famous former colleagues has remained conspicuously quiet about the news.
Samantha Armytage, who sat on the couch alongside Kochie for seven years, is yet to publicly comment on his departure following persistent rumours of a feud between Sam and her former co-stars.
After the network shared a video of Kochie’s announcement on social media, many of his friends congratulated him on his career.
‘Can’t wait to see what happened next for you. What an incredible career at sunrise,’ model Erin Holland commented on the post.
Sunrise host David Koch has been inundated with well-wishes from friends, family and fans after he announced he was quitting the Channel Seven breakfast show on Monday
Sunrise presenter Katie Brown said: ‘I’m not mad… I’m just so sad. You’re the best of the best Kochie. Congratulations, we’re going to miss you so much.’
Kochie told Daily Mail Australia he is yet to check all of his text messages, but confirmed he has received one from his other longtime co-host Mel Doyle, Sam’s predecessor.
‘I’ve just glanced, because I’ve got lots of messages, I saw one from Mel and I’m sure there will be a whole bunch of others in the list but I’ve been talking to lots of journos and doing interviews,’ he said.
Back in 2021, Samantha was quick to address Natalie Barr’s promotion to co-host following her departure from the show.
She criticised Natalie on Twitter at the time for continuing to speak about her in the press, three months after taking over as anchor of Seven’s breakfast show.
‘Look, I’m out. Nat’s wanted the job forever… and she’s finally got it. She just needs to get on and enjoy it – and forget about me (even though I’m unforgettable),’ she wrote.
But one of his most famous former colleagues has remained conspicuously quiet about the news. Samantha Armytage, who sat on the couch alongside Kochie for seven years, is yet to publicly comment on Kochie’s departure following persistent rumours of a feud between Sam and her former co-stars
Back in 2021, Samantha was quick to address Natalie Barr’s promotion to co-host following her departure from the show. She criticised Natalie on Twitter at the time for continuing to speak about her in the press, three months after taking over as anchor of Seven’s breakfast show
Meanwhile Kochie struggled to hold back the tears during his goodbye speech on Monday.
‘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’.
Natalie 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.’
An emotional David Koch announced he is leaving Sunrise after almost 21 years on the show
The host has been a familiar face on Australian television screens since 2002 when he started on the Sunrise desk.
Kochie has hosted Sunrise with Barr since 2022 following the departure of his former co-host Samantha Armytage after almost 10 years.
Before that, he shared the desk at ‘Brekky Central’ with Melissa Doyle.
On August 21, it was announced Doyle was parting ways with Channel Seven after 25 years.
Kochie co-hosted Sunrise with Samantha (pictured) since 2013. Before that, he shared the desk at ‘Brekky Central’ with Melissa Doyle
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