Armytage, 44, announced her shock decision to leave the show that she had co-hosted with David Koch for eight years, in March. ... On her last day on-air for Sunrise, a teary Armytage took a swipe at the “media bullies”, hinting that not all of her time in the spotlight had been enjoyable.

Has Sam Armitage left Sunrise?

Samantha Armytage has announced her decision to step away from her role as co-host of Australia's number one breakfast show, Sunrise. “The time has come for the sun to set on my time at Sunrise,” she said on Monday morning's show.

Why did Sam leave Sunrise?

Why Samantha Armytage had no choice but to leave Sunrise

Armytage announced her resignation live on air on Monday morning, saying she wanted a break from public life, given recent developments in her personal life, including the death of her mother and marriage to millionaire businessman Richard Lavender.