Kochie addresses feud rumours with Sam Armytage
David Koch has addressed the rumours of a falling out with his former Sunrise co-host, Sam Armytage for the first time.
Kochie responded to the rumours while appearing as a guest on The Kyle and Jackie O Show on Wednesday morning, after the radio hosts grilled him about reports of their strained relationship.
The rumours spread after Armytage left Sunrise in March 2021 and hosted a lavish farewell lunch with some of her co-workers, with Kochie notably absent.
The next day he publicly claimed that he “didn’t know about it [happening].”
But on Wednesday, Kochie told Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O that he “didn’t think” he was on “bad terms” with Armytage.
“No, I don’t think … We didn’t end on bad terms,” he said.
When asked if Kochie had spoken to her ever since he evaded the question and answered with: “Don’t forget she very publicly said she wanted to get out of the media, and that scrutiny.”
“She sent me a really nice note on the announcement. As did Mel,” he added, revealing the well-wishes from his former co-hosts.
“I think I’m seeing Sam tonight at a function. I saw Mel at Fashion Week and sat next to her there.”
Armytage and Kochie hosted the breakfast show together for eight years between 2013–2021.
The rumours had started after there were relentless reports about Armytage being estranged from the Seven cast and crew.
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