Ex-Sunrise producer reveals the very ‘stern email’ Samantha Armytage sent which left her ‘mortified’

Ex-Sunrise producer reveals the very 'stern email' Samantha Armytage sent which left her 'mortified'

As a dedicated follower of Australian television, I must say that Samantha Armytage‘s career has been nothing short of captivating. Her no-nonsense approach and unapologetic attitude have made her a household name, and her latest revelation about sending a stern email to a producer is just another testament to her tenacity.


During her stint on the breakfast program, Samantha Armytage reportedly left a Sunrise producer quite taken aback by sending them an email that was quite firm in its tone.

Originally, the Channel Seven celebrity, aged 47, who later disclosed her departure from the station, served as a co-host for Sunrise from 2013 to 2021, alongside David Koch, known as ‘Kochie’.

Currently, former digital producer Alexandria Funnell shared on her That’s Showbiz Baby! podcast that she felt embarrassed after reading an email sent by a TV host.

“Alexandria shared with Jordy Lucas, a previous cast member from Neighbors, that there was a small problem I encountered with Sam Armytage, and it was truly distressing for me,” could be a possible paraphrase.

‘She’d done a story on… kindergarten kids. It was hilarious.’

Alexandria mentioned that she planned to post her story on social media during the prime-time hours of 5-6 PM, aiming to maximize its visibility by working with the platform’s algorithm.

Later in the day, it turned out that Samantha had gotten quite upset when she found out her online segment wasn’t posted right away.

Alexandria mentioned that Samantha assumed I had ignored the story, so she sent me a firm email. She also noted that Samantha copied all her superiors on the message.

Ex-Sunrise producer reveals the very 'stern email' Samantha Armytage sent which left her 'mortified'

In the email it appears as though it said: ‘Hi Alex, I saw that the piece about the kindergarten children hasn’t been published yet. Do you have an explanation for why not?’

“It takes a lot of effort to create these narratives, and it’s really disheartening when they don’t receive the attention they deserve online. Could you possibly share them immediately?”

Alexandria felt deeply embarrassed when she read the email, confessing that she had hoped to win her approval.

As a devoted admirer of Alexandria, I found myself deeply regretful for the inappropriate message I sent earlier, which was unfortunately timed to be released during prime-time. It wasn’t until our beloved podcaster clarified the matter that I realized it had been scheduled, and I felt compelled to reach out personally to Alexandria to offer my sincere apologies.

Ex-Sunrise producer reveals the very 'stern email' Samantha Armytage sent which left her 'mortified'

Daily Mail Australia has reached out to Samantha for comment. 

Following the unexpected announcement by the host of Farmer Wants A Wife, who revealed her departure from Network Seven on a Sunday, we now find ourselves in a new situation.

According to the Daily Telegraph’s report, she chose not to accept a fresh agreement from Seven once her existing contract ends in October.

Speaking to the publication, she characterized her departure as both melancholic and exhilarating. She acknowledged that it was time for her to move on, and expressed her enthusiasm about what lay ahead in her future.

Ex-Sunrise producer reveals the very 'stern email' Samantha Armytage sent which left her 'mortified'

‘I’m big on instinct. I listen to my instinct. I know when the time comes,’ she said.

I take pride in my ability to assert, “I’ve given it my best here,” and then proceed forward. This isn’t a farewell, but merely the conclusion of this particular phase.

Samantha is set to attend the forthcoming Logies, as her program Farmer Wants A Wife has been nominated in the category of Best Structured Reality Show.

Although she won’t be coming back for the upcoming season of the show, which is already being prepared, it’s Natalie Gruzlewski, the original host, who will take up hosting duties once again.

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2024-08-09 03:35

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