Sam Armytage and Richard Lavender lead the star arrivals at

Sam Armytage and Richard Lavender lead the star arrivals at Wharf4Ward

Sam Armytage is making her first public appearance since she controversially took over Natalie Gruzlewski’s job as host of Farmer Wants A Wife last month.

The former Sunrise presenter, 46, performed with her husband Richard Lavender at the Sony Foundation’s Wharf4Ward event at Sydney’s Woolloomooloo Wharf.

Armytage stood hand in hand with her horse breeder and smiled as she posed for photos in a patterned one-shoulder dress.

The former journalist showed off the pockets of her belted dress and accessorised with a large rattan clutch under the arm and black strappy heels.

Armytage opted for a full makeup base with a touch of bronzer on top, nude lipstick and black-rimmed eyes, and wore her shoulder-length blonde hair loose.

Sam Armytage is making her first public appearance since she controversially took over Natalie Gruzlewski's job as host of Farmer Wants A Wife last month

Sam Armytage is making her first public appearance since she controversially took over Natalie Gruzlewski’s job as host of Farmer Wants A Wife last month

Armytage wasn’t the only headline-grabbing star attending the charity event, Kate Ritchie also showed up after she was in rehab for alcohol addiction.

The 44-year-old radio host, who recently pushed Sarah McGilvray out of Nova FM to sit at the table on breakfast show Fitzy & Wippa, arrived in a long white tunic dress.

Sporting black strappy heels and multiple gold bangles, Ritchie hid her eyes behind dark sunglasses as she was spotted laughing with her colleagues.

The former Sunrise presenter, 46, performed at the Sony Foundation's Wharf4Ward event at Sydney's Woolloomooloo Wharf

The former Sunrise presenter, 46, performed at the Sony Foundation’s Wharf4Ward event at Sydney’s Woolloomooloo Wharf

Holding hands with her husband, horse breeder Richard Lavender (left), Armytage wore a beaming smile as she posed for photos in a patterned one-shoulder dress

Holding hands with her husband, horse breeder Richard Lavender (left), Armytage wore a beaming smile as she posed for photos in a patterned one-shoulder dress

Armytage wasn't the only headline-grabbing star attending the charity event, Kate Ritchie also showed up after she was in rehab for alcohol addiction

Armytage wasn’t the only headline-grabbing star attending the charity event, Kate Ritchie also showed up after she was in rehab for alcohol addiction

The 44-year-old radio host, who recently pushed Sarah McGilvray out of Nova FM to sit at the table on breakfast show Fitzy & Wippa, arrived in a long white tunic dress.  (She is pictured with her new radio co-hosts Ryan 'Fitzy' Fitzgerald, left, and Michael 'Wippa' Wipfli, right)

The 44-year-old radio host, who recently pushed Sarah McGilvray out of Nova FM to sit at the table on breakfast show Fitzy & Wippa, arrived in a long white tunic dress. (She is pictured with her new radio co-hosts Ryan ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgerald, left, and Michael ‘Wippa’ Wipfli, right)

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Sporting black strappy heels and multiple gold bangles, Ritchie hid her eyes behind dark sunglasses as she was spotted laughing with her colleagues

Channel Nine host Brooke Boney also appeared in an all-black ensemble.

The 34-year-old news anchor and entertainment reporter for the Today show wore a fringed crop top with spaghetti straps and beige beads.

She paired her top with pants and heels, and tied her brunette hair back in a loose bun.

Channel Nine host Brooke Boney also appeared in an all-black ensemble

Channel Nine host Brooke Boney also appeared in an all-black ensemble

The 34-year-old news anchor and entertainment reporter for the Today show wore a crop top with black fringes, spaghetti straps and beige beads She paired her top with black pants and heels, and tied her brunette hair back in a loose bun

The 34-year-old news anchor and entertainment reporter for the Today show wore a crop top with black fringes, spaghetti straps and beige beads

Sunrise presenters David ‘Kochie’ Koch and Natalie Barr all beamed as they posed together on the blue carpet.

Kochie, 67, looked chic in a black suit with a funky tie and his co-host, 54, kept things stylish in an emerald green outfit.

Sporting straight-leg pants and a uniquely tailored top, the material flowed against her figure as she slipped into a pair of black heels and gently ruffled her hair.

Sunrise presenters David 'Kochie' Koch and Natalie Barr all beamed as they posed together on the blue carpet

Sunrise presenters David ‘Kochie’ Koch and Natalie Barr all beamed as they posed together on the blue carpet

Kochie, 67, looked chic in a black suit with a funky tie and his co-host, 54, kept things stylish in an emerald green outfit

Kochie, 67, looked chic in a black suit with a funky tie and his co-host, 54, kept things stylish in an emerald green outfit

Sporting straight-leg pants and a uniquely tailored top, the material flowed against her figure as she slipped into a pair of black heels and gently ruffled her hair

Sporting straight-leg pants and a uniquely tailored top, the material flowed against her figure as she slipped into a pair of black heels and gently ruffled her hair

Osher Gunsberg arrived with his new platinum hairdo and a pair of whimsical orange glasses.

The Bachelor presenter, 48, slipped into a fitted gray suit with shiny black dress shoes as he posed for photographers upon arrival.

Former NRL player Braith Anasta also appeared in a striking suit with a blue plaid jacket over beige trousers and brown leather shoes.

Osher Gunsberg arrived with his new platinum hairdo and a pair of whimsical orange glasses

Osher Gunsberg arrived with his new platinum hairdo and a pair of whimsical orange glasses

The Bachelor presenter slipped into a fitted gray suit with shiny black dress shoes as he posed for a cheerful photo Former NRL player Braith Anasta also appeared in a striking suit with a blue plaid jacket over beige trousers and brown leather shoes

The Bachelor presenter, 48, slipped into a fitted gray suit with shiny black dress shoes as he posed for photographers upon arrival. Former NRL player Braith Anasta (right) also appeared in a striking suit with a blue plaid jacket over beige trousers and brown leather shoes

Meanwhile, Bachelor couple Laura Byrne and Matty Johnson appeared to be enjoying married life.

Johnson flaunted a pink suit over a white shirt as he posed for a fun photo with his wife’s brown handbag.

Byrne slipped into a pastel green satin dress that showed off her toned legs and featured a faux halterneck cut.

The bachelor couple Laura Byrne and Matty Johnson appeared to be enjoying married life

The bachelor couple Laura Byrne and Matty Johnson appeared to be enjoying married life

Johnson flaunted a pink suit over a white shirt as he posed for a fun photo with his wife's brown handbag Byrne slipped into a pastel green satin dress that showed off her toned legs and featured a faux halterneck cut

Johnson flaunted a pink suit over a white shirt as he posed for a fun photo with his wife’s brown handbag. Byrne slipped into a pastel green satin dress that showed off her toned legs and featured a faux halterneck cut

Married at first sight lovebirds Cameron Merchant and Jules Robinson looked as happy as ever as they arrived at the event hand in hand.

Merchant wore a cream sports coat over blue jeans and a blue plaid shirt, while his wife wore a stunning white dress with a one shoulder design.

Robinson slipped into bright orange shoes to match her hair and also flaunted her Gucci handbag, which is valued at over $2,500.

Married at first sight lovebirds Cameron Merchant and Jules Robinson looked as happy as ever as they arrived at the event hand in hand

Married at first sight lovebirds Cameron Merchant and Jules Robinson looked as happy as ever as they arrived at the event hand in hand

Merchant wore a cream sports coat over blue jeans and a blue plaid shirt, while his wife wore a stunning white dress with a one shoulder design

Merchant wore a cream sports coat over blue jeans and a blue plaid shirt, while his wife wore a stunning white dress with a one shoulder design

Simone Holtznagel showed off her incredible figure in a form-fitting pastel pink dress with orange floral detailing and a classy neckline.

Impressively dressed, she showed her ample bust size, the model with a black handbag and white strappy shoes.

She climbed onto the arm of her personal trainer friend Jono Castano, who kept things simple with a black polo shirt, white pants and white sneakers.

Simone Holtznagel showed off her incredible figure in a form-fitting pastel pink dress with orange floral detailing and a classy neckline

Simone Holtznagel showed off her incredible figure in a form-fitting pastel pink dress with orange floral detailing and a classy neckline

She climbed onto the arm of her personal trainer friend Jono Castano, who kept things simple with a black polo shirt, white pants and white sneakers

She climbed onto the arm of her personal trainer friend Jono Castano, who kept things simple with a black polo shirt, white pants and white sneakers

Finally, Jeff Probst opted for a casual look as he stepped onto the blue carpet.

The American Survivor host slipped into a blue shirt and dark gray jeans, which he paired with cream high-top sneakers.

He wore a pair of dark sunglasses pushed back into his hair and leather cuffs around his wrists.

Jeff Probst opted for a casual look as he walked the blue carpet.  The American Survivor host slipped into a blue shirt and dark gray jeans, which he paired with high-top sneakers

Jeff Probst opted for a casual look as he walked the blue carpet. The American Survivor host slipped into a blue shirt and dark gray jeans, which he paired with high-top sneakers

He wore a pair of dark sunglasses pushed back into his hair and leather cuffs around his wrists

He wore a pair of dark sunglasses pushed back into his hair and leather cuffs around his wrists