This is Your Life is finally making a return to Aussie TV screens after a decade off the air with a brand new line of celebrities and a host.
One of the surprising key figures rumoured to be in the running for hosting duties is former Sunrise presenter Samantha Armytage, 45.
Armytage has been listed as a potential host among the likes of Seven news presenter Michael Usher, Seven presenter and former competitive swimmer Johanna Griggs, and beloved comic actor Shane Jacobson.
Back on the big screen: Samantha Armytage (pictured) is in the running to become the new host of the TV reboot of This is Your Life
A Seven network source revealed to New Idea that Sam was a pick that ‘no-one saw that coming’.
‘This could be her way back through the same door she exited in March last year,’ the insider continued, referring to her resignation as Sunrise co-host in March.
Armytage is reportedly looking for a position on television and has lately been eyeing primetime TV.
Back on air: This is Your Life is finally making a return to Aussie TV screens after a decade off the air with a brand new line of celebrities and a host
‘The reality is, everything hinges on the new host!’ the insider added. ‘The face of the show will make or break it, so the wrong move could be a disaster for the network.’
It’s a surprise move for the TV host, who moved to the country for a quieter life two years ago.
Samantha wed her doting partner Richard Richard Lavender on New Year’s Eve in 2020 at his home in Bowral in the Southern Highlands.
Settled down: It’s a surprise move for the TV host, who moved to the country for a quieter life two years ago after marrying her doting partner Richard Richard Lavender (left)
After signing off on Sunrise in March last year, she was replaced by newsreader Natalie Barr, and has been enjoying a slower paced lifestyle.
In July 2020, Samantha sold her North Bondi home in Sydney for $2.8million, which suggested she was planning to move to the country full time.
In April last year, Samantha told The Daily Telegraph that she hasn’t turned her back on television and is looking for the ‘right’ job at the ‘right time’.
New look: After signing off on Sunrise in March last year, Samantha was replaced by newsreader Natalie Barr (pictured)
‘I don’t think I am done with TV. I am for now but I may some day get back in but it has to be the right role and it has to be at the right time,’ she said.
However she’s since been dipping her toes back into the world of presenting, announcing in October that she’s joining Seven’s Farmer Wants a Wife in 2022 as a guest judge.
This is Your Life will return as a series of special events celebrating a brand new group of famous Australians.
Format: Based on the original American format, This Is Your Life showcases the life of a guest celebrity, sports star, performer or high achiever in a certain discipline each episode, with contributions from family and friends. Pictured right: Host Mike Munro
Based on the original American format, the hit series showcases the life of a guest celebrity, sports star, performer or high achiever in a certain discipline each episode, with contributions from family and friends.
The show originally premiered on Channel Seven in 1975 with journalist Mike Willesee as host.
It lasted until 1980 with hosts Digby Wolfe and Roger Climpson and was then axed by the network.
History: This Is Your Life premiered on Seven in 1975 with journalist Mike Willesee as host. It lasted until 1980 with hosts Digby Wolfe and Roger Climpson. It made a return on Nine from 1995 to 2005 with Mike Munro, who also hosted a season in 2008
It made a return on Channel Nine from 1995 to 2005 with Munro back in the hosting chair, and there was an additional season in 2008.
The program was then taken off the air again for two years before Eddie McGuire helmed a short four-episode run of the series in 2011.
Further announcements about the reboot of This is Your Life are expected soon including a release date and host.
Surprise gig: Sam will make her return to TV later this year when she appears as a special guest on Farmer Wants a Wife
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