Samantha Armytage Addresses Today Rumours and Truth Behind Sunrise Exit
- Armytage joined the breakfast program in 2013 and quickly became a central figure in morning television ratings.
- I think the fact that I stepped out of Sunrise in 2021 tells you that I haven't always dealt with that very well,
- She added that she went from being a journalist to the subject of news stories, remarking that things would happen on set and she would be the only...
Why Samantha Armytage Left Sunrise
Armytage joined the breakfast program in 2013 and quickly became a central figure in morning television ratings. However, she told the podcast that changes in the social media and news landscape made her feel increasingly targeted, noting that she transitioned from reporting the news to becoming the subject of it. According to the source, the presenter described the program as a nuclear environment where she often bore the brunt of production issues, questioning why she was frequently singled out for blame. Reflecting on her departure, Armytage admitted that she did not always handle the high-pressure scrutiny well.
I think the fact that I stepped out of Sunrise in 2021 tells you that I haven’t always dealt with that very well,
Samantha Armytage via news24.com.au
She added that she went from being a journalist to the subject of news stories, remarking that things would happen on set and she would be the only person blamed.
Addressing Today Show Replacement Rumours
Recent media reports claimed that Nine’s Today show was in secret talks to bring in Armytage to replace Sarah Abo alongside Karl Stefanovic in a bid to challenge Sunrise’s morning ratings dominance. According to the source, Armytage shut down those rumours during an appearance on The Kyle & Jackie O Show, stating that no one from the network had approached her about the role. No one has said that to me, Armytage said on the program, as reported by the source. And you know rumours… you know how this game works. No one said it. Armytage also emphasized her contentment with her current career path at Channel Nine, where she hosts prime-time programs including Farmer Wants A Wife and the upcoming Golden Bachelor. She stated that she is happy working in prime time, which was her primary motivation for joining the network. Meanwhile, Nine CEO Matt Stanton offered a coy response to The Australian when asked about Abo’s future and the rumored casting shakeup, stating he was not familiar with that level of detail.
