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Sam Armytage hits back at “feud” rumours
Samantha Armytage has responded to the clickbait articles claiming that there is a “feud” between her and former Sunrise co-host David Koch after her noticeable absence at his farewell lunch.
The Channel 7 star took to Instagram to respond to a headline that originally ran in the Daily Mail, which read: “Sure there’s no feud? Samantha Armytage noticeably skips David Koch’s farewell lunch as the departing Sunrise host is joined by Natalie Barr, Mel Doyle and Larry Emdur for the star-studded send-off”.
She posted a screenshot of the article which she called “nasty” and “wrong”.
“Rich & I had to attend a funeral yesterday after I appeared on Sunrise,” she explained, “I was invited to Kochie’s farewell lunch and had to politely decline.”
“Usually, I ignore the Daily Mail nonsense, (& I realise posting like this only gives them oxygen) but these multiple, daily attacks are absurd.
“I could have told them my plans, if only they’d asked 🤪 (not that it’s any of their business!) then perhaps they wouldn’t have to make things up. But perhaps that wouldn’t suit their narrative,” she added.
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Armytage did make a surprise appearance on Sunrise last Friday, to pay tribute to her former colleague’s journey on the show.
Her response came a few days after Kochie addressed the rumours of a falling out between him and his former co-host, while on The Kyle and Jackie O show.
Many fans were supportive of Armytage’s decision to speak up for herself.
“Good on you for calling them out Sam,” wrote one person.
“Go girl!!👏” commented another.
“Well said Sam,” wrote a third.
Images: Instagram/ Sunrise
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