When it comes to television dramas, there are few things more intriguing than an on-screen feud between presenters. We love a bit of juicy gossip, and rumours have been swirling around Channel Seven's popular morning show, Sunrise. Speculation is rife that simmering tensions between former co-hosts Sam Armytage and David ‘Kochie’ Koch have escalated since Sam left the show.

Since 2013, Kochie has been the co-host of Sunrise alongside Samantha. Prior to that, he shared the desk with Melissa Doyle on 'Brekky Central'. Source: Sunriseon7/Instagram

As many of you know, David Koch, fondly known as 'Kochie’, recently announced he's leaving Sunrise after a stellar 21-year stint. We wrote more about this here. It's an end of an era for the breakfast show, which has seen many transformations and co-hosts over the years. Messages of well-wishes and congratulations flooded in from friends, family, fans, and former colleagues—except for one noticeable absence: Sam Armytage.

With their long history sharing the Sunrise couch and seven years of camaraderie, one would think Sam would have something to say about Kochie’s departure. However, the radio silence on her part hints at an ongoing feud that has been speculated but never confirmed. This intriguing turn of events has left us raising our eyebrows and wondering what really happened behind the scenes.

Even though Sam didn't publicly comment on Kochie’s departure, other famous faces, such as model Erin Holland, were quick to congratulate him on his long career with Sunrise. 'Can't wait to see what happens next for you. What an incredible career at Sunrise,' Erin mentioned in a post.

Kochie himself admitted he hasn't had the chance to check all his messages from well-wishers but confirmed that he saw one from his other longtime co-host, Mel Doyle, Sam's predecessor. 'I've just glanced... 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 confessed.

In 2021, Sam appeared to be paying close attention to Natalie Barr's promotion to co-host on Sunrise. The situation escalated when Sam criticised Natalie on Twitter for continuously speaking about her in the media, despite being three months into her new role. Sam's tweet read: '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).'

In contrast, during Kochie's emotional farewell speech, he was overcome with emotion as he looked back on his impressive career. 'I have loved every single minute of it, and I'm incredibly proud of what we've achieved here over the last 21 years,' he said, nostalgically sharing the sense of pride he felt.

Natalie's heartfelt response to her co-host was equally touching, '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.'

David ‘Kochie’ Koch's Career Highlights​

David Koch, famously known as 'Kochie’, has had an incredible 21-year career with Sunrise, the popular Australian Channel Seven morning show. During this storied period, which began before the days of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and iPhones, Kochie has experienced some of the show's most extraordinary transformations.

Along the way, Kochie was presented with multiple real-life fairytale moments, such as his 2007 induction to the Australian Media Hall of Fame for his stellar media career. Kochie has also won a plethora of awards for his work on the show, such as 'Best Breakfast/Mornings Program' at the 1998 Logie Awards and 'Australia's Most Popular Breakfast Television Program' in 2010.

Kochie himself was overcome with emotion when reflecting on his career in his emotional farewell broadcast, 'I have loved every single minute of it, and I'm incredibly proud of what we've achieved here over the last 21 years,' he said.

Key Takeaways

• Kochie’s announced he was quitting the Channel Seven breakfast show, Sunrise.
• Samantha Armytage, who co-hosted with Kochie for seven years, has remained quiet about his departure amid rumours of a feud with former co-stars.
• Many colleagues and friends have congratulated Kochie on his career.
• During his emotional goodbye speech, Kochie expressed his gratitude for his time on the show and the experiences he's had.

As Kochie bids farewell to Sunrise and embarks on the next chapter of his career, we can't help but be intrigued by the tensions between his former colleagues that continue to generate buzz.

While we eagerly await further exciting developments in the media landscape: What are your thoughts on these ongoing disputes among TV personalities? And, of course, let's also send our heartfelt best wishes to Kochie as he ventures into new endeavours. Where do you think his path will lead him?

 

[Earth child]

When it comes to television dramas, there are few things more intriguing than an on-screen feud between presenters. We love a bit of juicy gossip, and rumours have been swirling around Channel Seven's popular morning show, Sunrise. Speculation is rife that simmering tensions between former co-hosts Sam Armytage and David ‘Kochie’ Koch have escalated since Sam left the show.

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Since 2013, Kochie has been the co-host of Sunrise alongside Samantha. Prior to that, he shared the desk with Melissa Doyle on 'Brekky Central'. Source: Sunriseon7/Instagram

As many of you know, David Koch, fondly known as 'Kochie’, recently announced he's leaving Sunrise after a stellar 21-year stint. We wrote more about this here. It's an end of an era for the breakfast show, which has seen many transformations and co-hosts over the years. Messages of well-wishes and congratulations flooded in from friends, family, fans, and former colleagues—except for one noticeable absence: Sam Armytage.

With their long history sharing the Sunrise couch and seven years of camaraderie, one would think Sam would have something to say about Kochie’s departure. However, the radio silence on her part hints at an ongoing feud that has been speculated but never confirmed. This intriguing turn of events has left us raising our eyebrows and wondering what really happened behind the scenes.

Even though Sam didn't publicly comment on Kochie’s departure, other famous faces, such as model Erin Holland, were quick to congratulate him on his long career with Sunrise. 'Can't wait to see what happens next for you. What an incredible career at Sunrise,' Erin mentioned in a post.

Kochie himself admitted he hasn't had the chance to check all his messages from well-wishers but confirmed that he saw one from his other longtime co-host, Mel Doyle, Sam's predecessor. 'I've just glanced... 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 confessed.

In 2021, Sam appeared to be paying close attention to Natalie Barr's promotion to co-host on Sunrise. The situation escalated when Sam criticised Natalie on Twitter for continuously speaking about her in the media, despite being three months into her new role. Sam's tweet read: '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).'

In contrast, during Kochie's emotional farewell speech, he was overcome with emotion as he looked back on his impressive career. 'I have loved every single minute of it, and I'm incredibly proud of what we've achieved here over the last 21 years,' he said, nostalgically sharing the sense of pride he felt.

Natalie's heartfelt response to her co-host was equally touching, '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.'

David ‘Kochie’ Koch's Career Highlights​

David Koch, famously known as 'Kochie’, has had an incredible 21-year career with Sunrise, the popular Australian Channel Seven morning show. During this storied period, which began before the days of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and iPhones, Kochie has experienced some of the show's most extraordinary transformations.

Along the way, Kochie was presented with multiple real-life fairytale moments, such as his 2007 induction to the Australian Media Hall of Fame for his stellar media career. Kochie has also won a plethora of awards for his work on the show, such as 'Best Breakfast/Mornings Program' at the 1998 Logie Awards and 'Australia's Most Popular Breakfast Television Program' in 2010.

Kochie himself was overcome with emotion when reflecting on his career in his emotional farewell broadcast, 'I have loved every single minute of it, and I'm incredibly proud of what we've achieved here over the last 21 years,' he said.

Key Takeaways

• Kochie’s announced he was quitting the Channel Seven breakfast show, Sunrise.
• Samantha Armytage, who co-hosted with Kochie for seven years, has remained quiet about his departure amid rumours of a feud with former co-stars.
• Many colleagues and friends have congratulated Kochie on his career.
• During his emotional goodbye speech, Kochie expressed his gratitude for his time on the show and the experiences he's had.

As Kochie bids farewell to Sunrise and embarks on the next chapter of his career, we can't help but be intrigued by the tensions between his former colleagues that continue to generate buzz.

While we eagerly await further exciting developments in the media landscape: What are your thoughts on these ongoing disputes among TV personalities? And, of course, let's also send our heartfelt best wishes to Kochie as he ventures into new endeavours. Where do you think his path will lead him?

Not everyone was a fan of David Koch. Personally I avoided watching Sunrise as I couldn’t stomach him

 

[Springlover05]

Sad to hear Kochie is leaving, preferred sunrise to other morning shows. The connection he had with Mel Doyle, Nat Barr and others shows he was respected by his peers.

 

[Emmy Im12]

When it comes to television dramas, there are few things more intriguing than an on-screen feud between presenters. We love a bit of juicy gossip, and rumours have been swirling around Channel Seven's popular morning show, Sunrise. Speculation is rife that simmering tensions between former co-hosts Sam Armytage and David ‘Kochie’ Koch have escalated since Sam left the show.

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Since 2013, Kochie has been the co-host of Sunrise alongside Samantha. Prior to that, he shared the desk with Melissa Doyle on 'Brekky Central'. Source: Sunriseon7/Instagram

As many of you know, David Koch, fondly known as 'Kochie’, recently announced he's leaving Sunrise after a stellar 21-year stint. We wrote more about this here. It's an end of an era for the breakfast show, which has seen many transformations and co-hosts over the years. Messages of well-wishes and congratulations flooded in from friends, family, fans, and former colleagues—except for one noticeable absence: Sam Armytage.

With their long history sharing the Sunrise couch and seven years of camaraderie, one would think Sam would have something to say about Kochie’s departure. However, the radio silence on her part hints at an ongoing feud that has been speculated but never confirmed. This intriguing turn of events has left us raising our eyebrows and wondering what really happened behind the scenes.

Even though Sam didn't publicly comment on Kochie’s departure, other famous faces, such as model Erin Holland, were quick to congratulate him on his long career with Sunrise. 'Can't wait to see what happens next for you. What an incredible career at Sunrise,' Erin mentioned in a post.

Kochie himself admitted he hasn't had the chance to check all his messages from well-wishers but confirmed that he saw one from his other longtime co-host, Mel Doyle, Sam's predecessor. 'I've just glanced... 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 confessed.

In 2021, Sam appeared to be paying close attention to Natalie Barr's promotion to co-host on Sunrise. The situation escalated when Sam criticised Natalie on Twitter for continuously speaking about her in the media, despite being three months into her new role. Sam's tweet read: '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).'

In contrast, during Kochie's emotional farewell speech, he was overcome with emotion as he looked back on his impressive career. 'I have loved every single minute of it, and I'm incredibly proud of what we've achieved here over the last 21 years,' he said, nostalgically sharing the sense of pride he felt.

Natalie's heartfelt response to her co-host was equally touching, '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.'

David ‘Kochie’ Koch's Career Highlights​

David Koch, famously known as 'Kochie’, has had an incredible 21-year career with Sunrise, the popular Australian Channel Seven morning show. During this storied period, which began before the days of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and iPhones, Kochie has experienced some of the show's most extraordinary transformations.

Along the way, Kochie was presented with multiple real-life fairytale moments, such as his 2007 induction to the Australian Media Hall of Fame for his stellar media career. Kochie has also won a plethora of awards for his work on the show, such as 'Best Breakfast/Mornings Program' at the 1998 Logie Awards and 'Australia's Most Popular Breakfast Television Program' in 2010.

Kochie himself was overcome with emotion when reflecting on his career in his emotional farewell broadcast, 'I have loved every single minute of it, and I'm incredibly proud of what we've achieved here over the last 21 years,' he said.

Key Takeaways

• Kochie’s announced he was quitting the Channel Seven breakfast show, Sunrise.
• Samantha Armytage, who co-hosted with Kochie for seven years, has remained quiet about his departure amid rumours of a feud with former co-stars.
• Many colleagues and friends have congratulated Kochie on his career.
• During his emotional goodbye speech, Kochie expressed his gratitude for his time on the show and the experiences he's had.

As Kochie bids farewell to Sunrise and embarks on the next chapter of his career, we can't help but be intrigued by the tensions between his former colleagues that continue to generate buzz.

While we eagerly await further exciting developments in the media landscape: What are your thoughts on these ongoing disputes among TV personalities? And, of course, let's also send our heartfelt best wishes to Kochie as he ventures into new endeavours. Where do you think his path will lead him?

I love watching Sunrise, I’m watching now, but I don’t understand why Kochie thanks Eddie, Sam and whoever else finishes a segment but never do I hear him thank Nat. I don’t understand why and it annoys me. It annoys me so much I’ve even watched Today for a while. Sorry just venting and I’ll continue watching Sunrise, especially after he finishes off.

 

[Taniak]

When it comes to television dramas, there are few things more intriguing than an on-screen feud between presenters. We love a bit of juicy gossip, and rumours have been swirling around Channel Seven's popular morning show, Sunrise. Speculation is rife that simmering tensions between former co-hosts Sam Armytage and David ‘Kochie’ Koch have escalated since Sam left the show.

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Since 2013, Kochie has been the co-host of Sunrise alongside Samantha. Prior to that, he shared the desk with Melissa Doyle on 'Brekky Central'. Source: Sunriseon7/Instagram

As many of you know, David Koch, fondly known as 'Kochie’, recently announced he's leaving Sunrise after a stellar 21-year stint. We wrote more about this here. It's an end of an era for the breakfast show, which has seen many transformations and co-hosts over the years. Messages of well-wishes and congratulations flooded in from friends, family, fans, and former colleagues—except for one noticeable absence: Sam Armytage.

With their long history sharing the Sunrise couch and seven years of camaraderie, one would think Sam would have something to say about Kochie’s departure. However, the radio silence on her part hints at an ongoing feud that has been speculated but never confirmed. This intriguing turn of events has left us raising our eyebrows and wondering what really happened behind the scenes.

Even though Sam didn't publicly comment on Kochie’s departure, other famous faces, such as model Erin Holland, were quick to congratulate him on his long career with Sunrise. 'Can't wait to see what happens next for you. What an incredible career at Sunrise,' Erin mentioned in a post.

Kochie himself admitted he hasn't had the chance to check all his messages from well-wishers but confirmed that he saw one from his other longtime co-host, Mel Doyle, Sam's predecessor. 'I've just glanced... 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 confessed.

In 2021, Sam appeared to be paying close attention to Natalie Barr's promotion to co-host on Sunrise. The situation escalated when Sam criticised Natalie on Twitter for continuously speaking about her in the media, despite being three months into her new role. Sam's tweet read: '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).'

In contrast, during Kochie's emotional farewell speech, he was overcome with emotion as he looked back on his impressive career. 'I have loved every single minute of it, and I'm incredibly proud of what we've achieved here over the last 21 years,' he said, nostalgically sharing the sense of pride he felt.

Natalie's heartfelt response to her co-host was equally touching, '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.'

David ‘Kochie’ Koch's Career Highlights​

David Koch, famously known as 'Kochie’, has had an incredible 21-year career with Sunrise, the popular Australian Channel Seven morning show. During this storied period, which began before the days of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and iPhones, Kochie has experienced some of the show's most extraordinary transformations.

Along the way, Kochie was presented with multiple real-life fairytale moments, such as his 2007 induction to the Australian Media Hall of Fame for his stellar media career. Kochie has also won a plethora of awards for his work on the show, such as 'Best Breakfast/Mornings Program' at the 1998 Logie Awards and 'Australia's Most Popular Breakfast Television Program' in 2010.

Kochie himself was overcome with emotion when reflecting on his career in his emotional farewell broadcast, 'I have loved every single minute of it, and I'm incredibly proud of what we've achieved here over the last 21 years,' he said.

Key Takeaways

• Kochie’s announced he was quitting the Channel Seven breakfast show, Sunrise.
• Samantha Armytage, who co-hosted with Kochie for seven years, has remained quiet about his departure amid rumours of a feud with former co-stars.
• Many colleagues and friends have congratulated Kochie on his career.
• During his emotional goodbye speech, Kochie expressed his gratitude for his time on the show and the experiences he's had.

As Kochie bids farewell to Sunrise and embarks on the next chapter of his career, we can't help but be intrigued by the tensions between his former colleagues that continue to generate buzz.

While we eagerly await further exciting developments in the media landscape: What are your thoughts on these ongoing disputes among TV personalities? And, of course, let's also send our heartfelt best wishes to Kochie as he ventures into new endeavours. Where do you think his path will lead him?

I stopped watching Sunrise when Melissa Doyle left. I now watch ABC breakfast. So , so much better than Sunrise or Today show

 

[Jest]

When it comes to television dramas, there are few things more intriguing than an on-screen feud between presenters. We love a bit of juicy gossip, and rumours have been swirling around Channel Seven's popular morning show, Sunrise. Speculation is rife that simmering tensions between former co-hosts Sam Armytage and David ‘Kochie’ Koch have escalated since Sam left the show.

View attachment 21005

Since 2013, Kochie has been the co-host of Sunrise alongside Samantha. Prior to that, he shared the desk with Melissa Doyle on 'Brekky Central'. Source: Sunriseon7/Instagram

As many of you know, David Koch, fondly known as 'Kochie’, recently announced he's leaving Sunrise after a stellar 21-year stint. We wrote more about this here. It's an end of an era for the breakfast show, which has seen many transformations and co-hosts over the years. Messages of well-wishes and congratulations flooded in from friends, family, fans, and former colleagues—except for one noticeable absence: Sam Armytage.

With their long history sharing the Sunrise couch and seven years of camaraderie, one would think Sam would have something to say about Kochie’s departure. However, the radio silence on her part hints at an ongoing feud that has been speculated but never confirmed. This intriguing turn of events has left us raising our eyebrows and wondering what really happened behind the scenes.

Even though Sam didn't publicly comment on Kochie’s departure, other famous faces, such as model Erin Holland, were quick to congratulate him on his long career with Sunrise. 'Can't wait to see what happens next for you. What an incredible career at Sunrise,' Erin mentioned in a post.

Kochie himself admitted he hasn't had the chance to check all his messages from well-wishers but confirmed that he saw one from his other longtime co-host, Mel Doyle, Sam's predecessor. 'I've just glanced... 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 confessed.

In 2021, Sam appeared to be paying close attention to Natalie Barr's promotion to co-host on Sunrise. The situation escalated when Sam criticised Natalie on Twitter for continuously speaking about her in the media, despite being three months into her new role. Sam's tweet read: '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).'

In contrast, during Kochie's emotional farewell speech, he was overcome with emotion as he looked back on his impressive career. 'I have loved every single minute of it, and I'm incredibly proud of what we've achieved here over the last 21 years,' he said, nostalgically sharing the sense of pride he felt.

Natalie's heartfelt response to her co-host was equally touching, '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.'

David ‘Kochie’ Koch's Career Highlights​

David Koch, famously known as 'Kochie’, has had an incredible 21-year career with Sunrise, the popular Australian Channel Seven morning show. During this storied period, which began before the days of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and iPhones, Kochie has experienced some of the show's most extraordinary transformations.

Along the way, Kochie was presented with multiple real-life fairytale moments, such as his 2007 induction to the Australian Media Hall of Fame for his stellar media career. Kochie has also won a plethora of awards for his work on the show, such as 'Best Breakfast/Mornings Program' at the 1998 Logie Awards and 'Australia's Most Popular Breakfast Television Program' in 2010.

Kochie himself was overcome with emotion when reflecting on his career in his emotional farewell broadcast, 'I have loved every single minute of it, and I'm incredibly proud of what we've achieved here over the last 21 years,' he said.

Key Takeaways

• Kochie’s announced he was quitting the Channel Seven breakfast show, Sunrise.
• Samantha Armytage, who co-hosted with Kochie for seven years, has remained quiet about his departure amid rumours of a feud with former co-stars.
• Many colleagues and friends have congratulated Kochie on his career.
• During his emotional goodbye speech, Kochie expressed his gratitude for his time on the show and the experiences he's had.

As Kochie bids farewell to Sunrise and embarks on the next chapter of his career, we can't help but be intrigued by the tensions between his former colleagues that continue to generate buzz.

While we eagerly await further exciting developments in the media landscape: What are your thoughts on these ongoing disputes among TV personalities? And, of course, let's also send our heartfelt best wishes to Kochie as he ventures into new endeavours. Where do you think his path will lead him?

Sam doesn't need to. all this bs over a retirement makes me puke.

 

[IAN3005]

When it comes to television dramas, there are few things more intriguing than an on-screen feud between presenters. We love a bit of juicy gossip, and rumours have been swirling around Channel Seven's popular morning show, Sunrise. Speculation is rife that simmering tensions between former co-hosts Sam Armytage and David ‘Kochie’ Koch have escalated since Sam left the show.

View attachment 21005

Since 2013, Kochie has been the co-host of Sunrise alongside Samantha. Prior to that, he shared the desk with Melissa Doyle on 'Brekky Central'. Source: Sunriseon7/Instagram

As many of you know, David Koch, fondly known as 'Kochie’, recently announced he's leaving Sunrise after a stellar 21-year stint. We wrote more about this here. It's an end of an era for the breakfast show, which has seen many transformations and co-hosts over the years. Messages of well-wishes and congratulations flooded in from friends, family, fans, and former colleagues—except for one noticeable absence: Sam Armytage.

With their long history sharing the Sunrise couch and seven years of camaraderie, one would think Sam would have something to say about Kochie’s departure. However, the radio silence on her part hints at an ongoing feud that has been speculated but never confirmed. This intriguing turn of events has left us raising our eyebrows and wondering what really happened behind the scenes.

Even though Sam didn't publicly comment on Kochie’s departure, other famous faces, such as model Erin Holland, were quick to congratulate him on his long career with Sunrise. 'Can't wait to see what happens next for you. What an incredible career at Sunrise,' Erin mentioned in a post.

Kochie himself admitted he hasn't had the chance to check all his messages from well-wishers but confirmed that he saw one from his other longtime co-host, Mel Doyle, Sam's predecessor. 'I've just glanced... 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 confessed.

In 2021, Sam appeared to be paying close attention to Natalie Barr's promotion to co-host on Sunrise. The situation escalated when Sam criticised Natalie on Twitter for continuously speaking about her in the media, despite being three months into her new role. Sam's tweet read: '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).'

In contrast, during Kochie's emotional farewell speech, he was overcome with emotion as he looked back on his impressive career. 'I have loved every single minute of it, and I'm incredibly proud of what we've achieved here over the last 21 years,' he said, nostalgically sharing the sense of pride he felt.

Natalie's heartfelt response to her co-host was equally touching, '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.'

David ‘Kochie’ Koch's Career Highlights​

David Koch, famously known as 'Kochie’, has had an incredible 21-year career with Sunrise, the popular Australian Channel Seven morning show. During this storied period, which began before the days of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and iPhones, Kochie has experienced some of the show's most extraordinary transformations.

Along the way, Kochie was presented with multiple real-life fairytale moments, such as his 2007 induction to the Australian Media Hall of Fame for his stellar media career. Kochie has also won a plethora of awards for his work on the show, such as 'Best Breakfast/Mornings Program' at the 1998 Logie Awards and 'Australia's Most Popular Breakfast Television Program' in 2010.

Kochie himself was overcome with emotion when reflecting on his career in his emotional farewell broadcast, 'I have loved every single minute of it, and I'm incredibly proud of what we've achieved here over the last 21 years,' he said.

Key Takeaways

• Kochie’s announced he was quitting the Channel Seven breakfast show, Sunrise.
• Samantha Armytage, who co-hosted with Kochie for seven years, has remained quiet about his departure amid rumours of a feud with former co-stars.
• Many colleagues and friends have congratulated Kochie on his career.
• During his emotional goodbye speech, Kochie expressed his gratitude for his time on the show and the experiences he's had.

As Kochie bids farewell to Sunrise and embarks on the next chapter of his career, we can't help but be intrigued by the tensions between his former colleagues that continue to generate buzz.

While we eagerly await further exciting developments in the media landscape: What are your thoughts on these ongoing disputes among TV personalities? And, of course, let's also send our heartfelt best wishes to Kochie as he ventures into new endeavours. Where do you think his path will lead him?

Let them get on with it - haven't watched TV (in fact there is no TV in my house) for close to 20 years.

 

[elaine41]

I probably won't watch any morning TV when Kochie leaves. Natalie gets way too aggressive with her interviewing techniques for me & the males who have obviously been tested in recent weeks/months as his successor leave much to be desired in their presentations.
Then when you add the painful people who do the weather reports, I keep the remote handy to turn of the sound they annoy me so much.
I might turn Sunrise on just to watch a news report & then turn the TV off again. Oh, well. I will at least save on my frustration level & electricity costs.

 

[Trudi]

I stopped watching Sunrise years ago because I just could not stand his female sidekicks - Melissa Doyle and Natalie Barr.

 

[Zemo]

Goddlemighty! Are we so shallow that we allow these "personalities" to rule our lives?

 

[Kenzi]

When it comes to television dramas, there are few things more intriguing than an on-screen feud between presenters. We love a bit of juicy gossip, and rumours have been swirling around Channel Seven's popular morning show, Sunrise. Speculation is rife that simmering tensions between former co-hosts Sam Armytage and David ‘Kochie’ Koch have escalated since Sam left the show.

View attachment 21005

Since 2013, Kochie has been the co-host of Sunrise alongside Samantha. Prior to that, he shared the desk with Melissa Doyle on 'Brekky Central'. Source: Sunriseon7/Instagram

As many of you know, David Koch, fondly known as 'Kochie’, recently announced he's leaving Sunrise after a stellar 21-year stint. We wrote more about this here. It's an end of an era for the breakfast show, which has seen many transformations and co-hosts over the years. Messages of well-wishes and congratulations flooded in from friends, family, fans, and former colleagues—except for one noticeable absence: Sam Armytage.

With their long history sharing the Sunrise couch and seven years of camaraderie, one would think Sam would have something to say about Kochie’s departure. However, the radio silence on her part hints at an ongoing feud that has been speculated but never confirmed. This intriguing turn of events has left us raising our eyebrows and wondering what really happened behind the scenes.

Even though Sam didn't publicly comment on Kochie’s departure, other famous faces, such as model Erin Holland, were quick to congratulate him on his long career with Sunrise. 'Can't wait to see what happens next for you. What an incredible career at Sunrise,' Erin mentioned in a post.

Kochie himself admitted he hasn't had the chance to check all his messages from well-wishers but confirmed that he saw one from his other longtime co-host, Mel Doyle, Sam's predecessor. 'I've just glanced... 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 confessed.

In 2021, Sam appeared to be paying close attention to Natalie Barr's promotion to co-host on Sunrise. The situation escalated when Sam criticised Natalie on Twitter for continuously speaking about her in the media, despite being three months into her new role. Sam's tweet read: '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).'

In contrast, during Kochie's emotional farewell speech, he was overcome with emotion as he looked back on his impressive career. 'I have loved every single minute of it, and I'm incredibly proud of what we've achieved here over the last 21 years,' he said, nostalgically sharing the sense of pride he felt.

Natalie's heartfelt response to her co-host was equally touching, '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.'

David ‘Kochie’ Koch's Career Highlights​

David Koch, famously known as 'Kochie’, has had an incredible 21-year career with Sunrise, the popular Australian Channel Seven morning show. During this storied period, which began before the days of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and iPhones, Kochie has experienced some of the show's most extraordinary transformations.

Along the way, Kochie was presented with multiple real-life fairytale moments, such as his 2007 induction to the Australian Media Hall of Fame for his stellar media career. Kochie has also won a plethora of awards for his work on the show, such as 'Best Breakfast/Mornings Program' at the 1998 Logie Awards and 'Australia's Most Popular Breakfast Television Program' in 2010.

Kochie himself was overcome with emotion when reflecting on his career in his emotional farewell broadcast, 'I have loved every single minute of it, and I'm incredibly proud of what we've achieved here over the last 21 years,' he said.

Key Takeaways

• Kochie’s announced he was quitting the Channel Seven breakfast show, Sunrise.
• Samantha Armytage, who co-hosted with Kochie for seven years, has remained quiet about his departure amid rumours of a feud with former co-stars.
• Many colleagues and friends have congratulated Kochie on his career.
• During his emotional goodbye speech, Kochie expressed his gratitude for his time on the show and the experiences he's had.

As Kochie bids farewell to Sunrise and embarks on the next chapter of his career, we can't help but be intrigued by the tensions between his former colleagues that continue to generate buzz.

While we eagerly await further exciting developments in the media landscape: What are your thoughts on these ongoing disputes among TV personalities? And, of course, let's also send our heartfelt best wishes to Kochie as he ventures into new endeavours. Where do you think his path will lead him?

I really like 7s breakfast program , much prefer Nat and Mel with Kochi personally ! (I found Samantha Armytage quite condescending she would have been better with that other ‘ I am’ Karl Stefanovic can’t stand him either!) Sunrise is the only breakfast show to watch in my opinion! I will miss him but Matt Shirvington will do a good job for the network!

 

[Marj53]

Now they only need to get rid of Natalie. Then I might watch it. Like weekend sunrise.

 

[Tervueren]

When it comes to television dramas, there are few things more intriguing than an on-screen feud between presenters. We love a bit of juicy gossip, and rumours have been swirling around Channel Seven's popular morning show, Sunrise. Speculation is rife that simmering tensions between former co-hosts Sam Armytage and David ‘Kochie’ Koch have escalated since Sam left the show.

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Since 2013, Kochie has been the co-host of Sunrise alongside Samantha. Prior to that, he shared the desk with Melissa Doyle on 'Brekky Central'. Source: Sunriseon7/Instagram

As many of you know, David Koch, fondly known as 'Kochie’, recently announced he's leaving Sunrise after a stellar 21-year stint. We wrote more about this here. It's an end of an era for the breakfast show, which has seen many transformations and co-hosts over the years. Messages of well-wishes and congratulations flooded in from friends, family, fans, and former colleagues—except for one noticeable absence: Sam Armytage.

With their long history sharing the Sunrise couch and seven years of camaraderie, one would think Sam would have something to say about Kochie’s departure. However, the radio silence on her part hints at an ongoing feud that has been speculated but never confirmed. This intriguing turn of events has left us raising our eyebrows and wondering what really happened behind the scenes.

Even though Sam didn't publicly comment on Kochie’s departure, other famous faces, such as model Erin Holland, were quick to congratulate him on his long career with Sunrise. 'Can't wait to see what happens next for you. What an incredible career at Sunrise,' Erin mentioned in a post.

Kochie himself admitted he hasn't had the chance to check all his messages from well-wishers but confirmed that he saw one from his other longtime co-host, Mel Doyle, Sam's predecessor. 'I've just glanced... 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 confessed.

In 2021, Sam appeared to be paying close attention to Natalie Barr's promotion to co-host on Sunrise. The situation escalated when Sam criticised Natalie on Twitter for continuously speaking about her in the media, despite being three months into her new role. Sam's tweet read: '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).'

In contrast, during Kochie's emotional farewell speech, he was overcome with emotion as he looked back on his impressive career. 'I have loved every single minute of it, and I'm incredibly proud of what we've achieved here over the last 21 years,' he said, nostalgically sharing the sense of pride he felt.

Natalie's heartfelt response to her co-host was equally touching, '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.'

David ‘Kochie’ Koch's Career Highlights​

David Koch, famously known as 'Kochie’, has had an incredible 21-year career with Sunrise, the popular Australian Channel Seven morning show. During this storied period, which began before the days of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and iPhones, Kochie has experienced some of the show's most extraordinary transformations.

Along the way, Kochie was presented with multiple real-life fairytale moments, such as his 2007 induction to the Australian Media Hall of Fame for his stellar media career. Kochie has also won a plethora of awards for his work on the show, such as 'Best Breakfast/Mornings Program' at the 1998 Logie Awards and 'Australia's Most Popular Breakfast Television Program' in 2010.

Kochie himself was overcome with emotion when reflecting on his career in his emotional farewell broadcast, 'I have loved every single minute of it, and I'm incredibly proud of what we've achieved here over the last 21 years,' he said.

Key Takeaways

• Kochie’s announced he was quitting the Channel Seven breakfast show, Sunrise.
• Samantha Armytage, who co-hosted with Kochie for seven years, has remained quiet about his departure amid rumours of a feud with former co-stars.
• Many colleagues and friends have congratulated Kochie on his career.
• During his emotional goodbye speech, Kochie expressed his gratitude for his time on the show and the experiences he's had.

As Kochie bids farewell to Sunrise and embarks on the next chapter of his career, we can't help but be intrigued by the tensions between his former colleagues that continue to generate buzz.

While we eagerly await further exciting developments in the media landscape: What are your thoughts on these ongoing disputes among TV personalities? And, of course, let's also send our heartfelt best wishes to Kochie as he ventures into new endeavours. Where do you think his path will lead him?

When it comes to television dramas, there are few things more intriguing than an on-screen feud between presenters. We love a bit of juicy gossip, and rumours have been swirling around Channel Seven's popular morning show, Sunrise. Speculation is rife that simmering tensions between former co-hosts Sam Armytage and David ‘Kochie’ Koch have escalated since Sam left the show.

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Since 2013, Kochie has been the co-host of Sunrise alongside Samantha. Prior to that, he shared the desk with Melissa Doyle on 'Brekky Central'. Source: Sunriseon7/Instagram

As many of you know, David Koch, fondly known as 'Kochie’, recently announced he's leaving Sunrise after a stellar 21-year stint. We wrote more about this here. It's an end of an era for the breakfast show, which has seen many transformations and co-hosts over the years. Messages of well-wishes and congratulations flooded in from friends, family, fans, and former colleagues—except for one noticeable absence: Sam Armytage.

With their long history sharing the Sunrise couch and seven years of camaraderie, one would think Sam would have something to say about Kochie’s departure. However, the radio silence on her part hints at an ongoing feud that has been speculated but never confirmed. This intriguing turn of events has left us raising our eyebrows and wondering what really happened behind the scenes.

Even though Sam didn't publicly comment on Kochie’s departure, other famous faces, such as model Erin Holland, were quick to congratulate him on his long career with Sunrise. 'Can't wait to see what happens next for you. What an incredible career at Sunrise,' Erin mentioned in a post.

Kochie himself admitted he hasn't had the chance to check all his messages from well-wishers but confirmed that he saw one from his other longtime co-host, Mel Doyle, Sam's predecessor. 'I've just glanced... 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 confessed.

In 2021, Sam appeared to be paying close attention to Natalie Barr's promotion to co-host on Sunrise. The situation escalated when Sam criticised Natalie on Twitter for continuously speaking about her in the media, despite being three months into her new role. Sam's tweet read: '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).'

In contrast, during Kochie's emotional farewell speech, he was overcome with emotion as he looked back on his impressive career. 'I have loved every single minute of it, and I'm incredibly proud of what we've achieved here over the last 21 years,' he said, nostalgically sharing the sense of pride he felt.

Natalie's heartfelt response to her co-host was equally touching, '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.'

David ‘Kochie’ Koch's Career Highlights​

David Koch, famously known as 'Kochie’, has had an incredible 21-year career with Sunrise, the popular Australian Channel Seven morning show. During this storied period, which began before the days of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and iPhones, Kochie has experienced some of the show's most extraordinary transformations.

Along the way, Kochie was presented with multiple real-life fairytale moments, such as his 2007 induction to the Australian Media Hall of Fame for his stellar media career. Kochie has also won a plethora of awards for his work on the show, such as 'Best Breakfast/Mornings Program' at the 1998 Logie Awards and 'Australia's Most Popular Breakfast Television Program' in 2010.

Kochie himself was overcome with emotion when reflecting on his career in his emotional farewell broadcast, 'I have loved every single minute of it, and I'm incredibly proud of what we've achieved here over the last 21 years,' he said.

Key Takeaways

• Kochie’s announced he was quitting the Channel Seven breakfast show, Sunrise.
• Samantha Armytage, who co-hosted with Kochie for seven years, has remained quiet about his departure amid rumours of a feud with former co-stars.
• Many colleagues and friends have congratulated Kochie on his career.
• During his emotional goodbye speech, Kochie expressed his gratitude for his time on the show and the experiences he's had.

As Kochie bids farewell to Sunrise and embarks on the next chapter of his career, we can't help but be intrigued by the tensions between his former colleagues that continue to generate buzz.

While we eagerly await further exciting developments in the media landscape: What are your thoughts on these ongoing disputes among TV personalities? And, of course, let's also send our heartfelt best wishes to Kochie as he ventures into new endeavours. Where do you think his path will lead him?

Poor Sam, I feel sorry for anyone who feels so bitter towards another person! I hope she can find Peace within herself somehow ...

 

[Suzanne rose]

I've watched Sunrise forever and Kochie has been an amazing part of it. He leaves very big shoes to fill.

My favourite female host was Melissa Doyle.

I didn't really like Sam Armatage I always felt it was always about her and still is.

 

[Gaena]

I've watched Sunrise forever and Kochie has been an amazing part of it. He leaves very big shoes to fill.

My favourite female host was Melissa Doyle.

I didn't really like Sam Armatage I always felt it was always about her and still is.

I have never watched TV in the morning, don't care what is on I have too much else to do with my day than sit and watch people I have no media relationship with talk about what they refer to as news which in fact is mostly just gossip. No insult is intended to people who do watch the breakfast shows and enjoy them, they are just not my morning cup of tea or coffee. I prefer to read the news on-line

 

[KSS]

Now they only need to get rid of Natalie. Then I might watch it. Like weekend sunrise.

Personally, I can't stand Matt Doran and Monique Wright on Weekend Sunrise. They are rude, talk over each other constantly, mock their guests by not paying attention, and squabble like kids in the playground. I just hope Matt Doran does not replace Kochie.

 

[Shane/#]

When it comes to television dramas, there are few things more intriguing than an on-screen feud between presenters. We love a bit of juicy gossip, and rumours have been swirling around Channel Seven's popular morning show, Sunrise. Speculation is rife that simmering tensions between former co-hosts Sam Armytage and David ‘Kochie’ Koch have escalated since Sam left the show.

View attachment 21005

Since 2013, Kochie has been the co-host of Sunrise alongside Samantha. Prior to that, he shared the desk with Melissa Doyle on 'Brekky Central'. Source: Sunriseon7/Instagram

As many of you know, David Koch, fondly known as 'Kochie’, recently announced he's leaving Sunrise after a stellar 21-year stint. We wrote more about this here. It's an end of an era for the breakfast show, which has seen many transformations and co-hosts over the years. Messages of well-wishes and congratulations flooded in from friends, family, fans, and former colleagues—except for one noticeable absence: Sam Armytage.

With their long history sharing the Sunrise couch and seven years of camaraderie, one would think Sam would have something to say about Kochie’s departure. However, the radio silence on her part hints at an ongoing feud that has been speculated but never confirmed. This intriguing turn of events has left us raising our eyebrows and wondering what really happened behind the scenes.

Even though Sam didn't publicly comment on Kochie’s departure, other famous faces, such as model Erin Holland, were quick to congratulate him on his long career with Sunrise. 'Can't wait to see what happens next for you. What an incredible career at Sunrise,' Erin mentioned in a post.

Kochie himself admitted he hasn't had the chance to check all his messages from well-wishers but confirmed that he saw one from his other longtime co-host, Mel Doyle, Sam's predecessor. 'I've just glanced... 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 confessed.

In 2021, Sam appeared to be paying close attention to Natalie Barr's promotion to co-host on Sunrise. The situation escalated when Sam criticised Natalie on Twitter for continuously speaking about her in the media, despite being three months into her new role. Sam's tweet read: '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).'

In contrast, during Kochie's emotional farewell speech, he was overcome with emotion as he looked back on his impressive career. 'I have loved every single minute of it, and I'm incredibly proud of what we've achieved here over the last 21 years,' he said, nostalgically sharing the sense of pride he felt.

Natalie's heartfelt response to her co-host was equally touching, '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.'

David ‘Kochie’ Koch's Career Highlights​

David Koch, famously known as 'Kochie’, has had an incredible 21-year career with Sunrise, the popular Australian Channel Seven morning show. During this storied period, which began before the days of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and iPhones, Kochie has experienced some of the show's most extraordinary transformations.

Along the way, Kochie was presented with multiple real-life fairytale moments, such as his 2007 induction to the Australian Media Hall of Fame for his stellar media career. Kochie has also won a plethora of awards for his work on the show, such as 'Best Breakfast/Mornings Program' at the 1998 Logie Awards and 'Australia's Most Popular Breakfast Television Program' in 2010.

Kochie himself was overcome with emotion when reflecting on his career in his emotional farewell broadcast, 'I have loved every single minute of it, and I'm incredibly proud of what we've achieved here over the last 21 years,' he said.

Key Takeaways

• Kochie’s announced he was quitting the Channel Seven breakfast show, Sunrise.
• Samantha Armytage, who co-hosted with Kochie for seven years, has remained quiet about his departure amid rumours of a feud with former co-stars.
• Many colleagues and friends have congratulated Kochie on his career.
• During his emotional goodbye speech, Kochie expressed his gratitude for his time on the show and the experiences he's had.

As Kochie bids farewell to Sunrise and embarks on the next chapter of his career, we can't help but be intrigued by the tensions between his former colleagues that continue to generate buzz.

While we eagerly await further exciting developments in the media landscape: What are your thoughts on these ongoing disputes among TV personalities? And, of course, let's also send our heartfelt best wishes to Kochie as he ventures into new endeavours. Where do you think his path will lead him?

No great loss Samantha Armytage was the better of the two by far a true country girl with he heart ♥ on her sleeve, Kochie big deal, Natalie Barr go back to reading the news and bring in Eddie (Edwina) as the host with Shervo

 

[Viellarde]

You said it. They are doing segments. Nat is hosting/co-hosting. It would be weird to thank her.

I love watching Sunrise, I’m watching now, but I don’t understand why Kochie thanks Eddie, Sam and whoever else finishes a segment but never do I hear him thank Nat. I don’t understand why and it annoys me. It annoys me so much I’ve even watched Today for a while. Sorry just venting and I’ll continue watching Sunrise, especially after he finishes off.

S

 

[Suzanne rose]

Personally, I can't stand Matt Doran and Monique Wright on Weekend Sunrise. They are rude, talk over each other constantly, mock their guests by not paying attention, and squabble like kids in the playground. I just hope Matt Doran does not replace Kochie.

I think it will be either Matt Doran or Baretts and Shirvo will replace either of these positions

 

[Zemo]

I'm sure his demise from the world of telebishion "entertainment" will be well cushioned by a small superannuation payout. Remind me to feel sorry for him and all his devastated followers.