Samantha Armytage returns to Sunrise for the final day from host David Koch and is met with a frosty welcome

Samantha Armytage has returned to the Sunrise set for the first time since departing from the high-profile breakfast show in 2021.

Armytage sat on the couch, which she had owned for several years during her tenure as co-host of the show, to say goodbye to outgoing host David “Kochie” Koch on Friday.

While Koch smiled happily at the return of his former colleague, Armytage successor Natalie Barr seemed less than pleased.

Barr seemed to be shuffling uncomfortably on the couch while Armytage sat quite a distance from her.

However, as Armytage walked onto the set, the two women briefly embraced while fans peered into the studios from Martin Place.

Samantha Army Days [centre] has returned to the Sunrise set for the first time since her departure from the high-profile breakfast show in 2021. Pictured with Natalie Barr and David “Kochie” Koch

During the interview, Armytage referenced her own bitter departure from the show, telling Koch, “I couldn’t do it after eight years.” [the job] more.’

’21 years [of hosting] I just think it’s an extraordinary effort.’

The interview ended shortly after it began and only lasted a few minutes before Cook and Barr moved on to other guests.

Samantha famously “annoyed” Barr with a scathing tweet after she left the show in March 2021.

Sam tweeted, “Look, I’m out.” Nat always wanted the job… and finally she got it. She just needs to go ahead and enjoy it – and forget me (even if I’m unforgettable).’

Barr was reportedly “disappointed” by her predecessor’s hurtful tweet months after her departure in 2021, suggesting she was desperate for the top job.

The 55-year-old didn’t expect the former presenter, 46, to be so “snarky” after years of working together on Seven’s breakfast show, a source told New Idea.

“No one was more shocked and saddened by Sam’s comments than Nat,” the insider claimed. “She’s disappointed and has no idea why the snappy attitude persists even though Sam is gone.” [from Sunrise] for months.’

But on Friday, Barr appeared to put on a happy face as the two women hugged off-camera in photos obtained by Chron Australia.

The former co-host sat on the couch, which she had owned for several years during her tenure at Sunrise, to say goodbye to outgoing presenter David “Kochie” Koch on Friday

Barr was reportedly “disappointed” by her predecessor’s hurtful tweet months after her departure in 2021, suggesting she was desperate for the top job

But on Friday, Barr appeared to put on a happy face as the two women hugged off-camera in photos obtained by Chron Australia

Sunrise star Koch was treated to a special breakfast on his last day as host of the breakfast show on Friday.

The TV veteran, who has been the face of the top-rated morning show for 21 years, was spotted indulging in a delicious egg and bacon bun before washing it down with a latte.

Kochie leaned over the news desk while munching on the greasy sandwich to avoid getting bits of food on his immaculate suit while his co-host Natalie Barr practiced her lines.

Earlier, the 67-year-old cried when his grandchildren appeared on television to pay tribute to their grandfather.

“He’s always very nice and always giving us advice and tactics for our sports game and Eyespot montages.” “We’ve always supported each other and he’s taught us to take a half-glass perspective,” they said.

Sunrise host David “Kochie” Koch was treated to a special breakfast on his very last day as the breakfast show host

Kochie’s last day got off to a hilarious start when weatherman Sam Mac fired a shot at the outgoing host.

During his weather post, Mac pointed out that the Sunrise offices were almost completely empty when Koch left.

“Very exciting day, emotional, a real testament to how much you are loved Kochie when I look at all the staff here,” Mac joked as the camera panned across the darkened office.

The slide didn’t end there, however, when Mac pointed out a hilarious sign on the door of Koch’s office.

The sign read “Olympicians Only,” a nod to the fact that the 67-year-old was set to be replaced by Olympic sprinter Matt Shirvington.

The TV veteran, who has been the face of the top-rated morning show for 21 years, was spotted snacking on a delicious egg and bacon bun and washing it down with a latte afterwards

The 67-year-old’s final day got off to a hilarious start when Sam Mac put a fierce shot in the outgoing host

“This is your office, or at least it was, someone has already taken over,” Mac said before leading the camera crew into the room.

Inside, the word “SHIRVONATOR” was taped to the wall.

Among them were several of Shirvington’s famous magazine covers from years past, including one of the former Olympians riding a horse in their underwear.

During his weather post, Mac pointed out that the Sunrise offices were almost completely empty when Koch left

“The weekend newspaper said the public had tried to cover it up [image] from him,” said a laughing Natalie Barr.

On a desk was a “to-do” list said to have been written by Shirvington himself.

One of the items on the whiteboard read, “Do we need weather????”

“Yes we do, Matt,” Mac joked.

“Thanks to the man, he’s moving fast and well,” the weather presenter said.

On a desk was a “to-do” list said to have been written by Shirvington himself

Kochie stunned his peers on Monday when he announced his retirement from the hit breakfast show after 21 years.

During his on-air announcement, Natalie appeared heartbroken as Kochie said he’s spent more time with her than members of his own family in recent years.

He said he is leaving the hit show to focus on his own business and to enjoy more flexible working hours to spend time with his growing family.

Kochie joined Sunrise in 2002 to present financial reports and became Chris Reason’s successor in October of that year when the journalist was diagnosed with cancer.

Matt Shirvington, 44, who will replace Kochie, said he has “mixed feelings” about the new appearance.

Kochie stunned his peers on Monday when he announced his retirement from the hit breakfast show after 21 years