Natalie Barr named as Samantha Armytage's replacement on Sunrise
The news comes after Armytage stepped down from the top-rating breakfast show last week after eight years in the role.
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The news comes after Armytage stepped down from the top-rating breakfast show last week after eight years in the role.
No surprises here, Natalie Barr has now been confirmed as the new anchor on Sunrise. Barr was always the hot favourite to succeed Samantha Armytage, having served as the show’s newsreader and regular fill-in co-host over the past 18 years. She will join David ‘Kochie’ Koch at the desk alongside Mark Beretta, Sam Mac and Edwina Bartholomew -who adds news presenting to her entertainment duties- from Monday. Her appointment alongside colleagues avoids disruption for viewers, already familiar with her work. “ Sunrise has been my work family for 18 years and while I’ve absolutely loved ...
She finished up with Channel Seven's Sunrise on Thursday.
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