Sunrise viewers react as Samantha Armytage quits the breakfast show after eight years

Furious Sunrise viewers say it’s ‘about time’ Sam Armytage quit the breakfast show – as they demand co-host David ‘Kochie’ Koch should be ‘next to go’

Sunrise host Sam Armytage broke down in tears as she announced her departure from the Channel Seven breakfast program on Monday.

And viewers have now reacted to the news on social media, with some even calling for her co-host David ‘Kochie’ Koch to leave too.

‘It’s about time. Next to go David Koch… Bye bye,’ one person wrote on Facebook.

‘It’s about time!’ Sunrise viewers have reacted to news Sam Armytage (pictured) is quitting the Seven breakfast show. She announced her departure on Monday, after eight years on the panel

‘I wish her well but I was sick of her anyway… best of luck to her and her endeavours,’ a second said.

‘Get rid of Kochie as well please,’ one viewer commented. ‘Now get rid of Kochie and I might watch it,’ another agreed.

‘She was never a good replacement for Melissa,’ another said, referring to Sam’s predecessor on Sunrise, Mel Doyle.

Reaction: Some even called for Sam's co-host David 'Kochie' Koch (pictured) to leave too

Reaction: Some even called for Sam’s co-host David ‘Kochie’ Koch (pictured) to leave too

While some agreed it was time for Seven to introduce a new host, others expressed their disappointment over Sam’s resignation.

One supporter wrote: ‘I love Sam and Kochie! You’ll be truly missed, Sam.’

‘So sad to see you go. I will miss you but good luck in your future… you were great,’ another wrote.

Done and dusted: 'I wish her well but I was sick of her anyway... best of luck to her and her endeavours,' one viewer wrote

Done and dusted: ‘I wish her well but I was sick of her anyway… best of luck to her and her endeavours,’ one viewer wrote

Sam tearfully announced her resignation from Sunrise live on air on Monday, after hosting Channel Seven’s top-rating breakfast show for eight years.

The 44-year-old, who joined the program in 2013, said: ‘The time has come for the sun to set on my time at Sunrise. I have always been brave and fearless in my career and this decision is no different.’

She explained she was leaving of her own choosing, and was looking forward to life away from the spotlight after a ‘bittersweet’ year that included the death of her mother, Libby, and her marriage to Bowral businessman Richard Lavender.

Sam’s last day will be Thursday.

Sun sets: Sam tearfully announced her resignation from Sunrise live on air on Monday, after hosting Channel Seven's top-rating breakfast show for eight years

Sun sets: Sam tearfully announced her resignation from Sunrise live on air on Monday, after hosting Channel Seven’s top-rating breakfast show for eight years

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