Celebrity by Georgia Clark Premium Content  Ex-Sunrise star Samantha Armytage has revealed she hasn't spoken with her old colleagues since leaving the show. The former host spoke candidly about her new life out of the spotlight in the most recent public appearance since her shock departure. Armytage told Sydney Confidential she's feeling happier than ever living the slow life with husband Richard Lavender at his Southern Highlands property. Sam Armytage with Husband Richard Lavender arriving at the Inglis Easter Sale at the Sydney Opera House. Picture: Tim Pascoe The pair have spent the past few weeks living quietly at the property joined by Armytage's father, Mac, who suffered a stroke last November.