Samantha Armytage, 43, is ENGAGED to boyfriend Richard Lavender, 60, as Sunrise presenter debuts diamond ring on Instagram
Sunrise host Samantha Armytage, 43, has announced her engagement to boyfriend Richard Lavender, 60.
Sharing the happy news to her Instagram followers on Sunday, the blonde journalist uploaded two photos of herself posing in the arms of her fiance, with a diamond ring sparkling on her engagement finger.
‘What a year…’ she wrote in the caption, adding several emojis including a ring, heart and a dog.
‘What a year!’ Samantha Armytage, 43, is ENGAGED to boyfriend Richard Lavender, 60, as Sunrise presenter debuts diamond ring on Instagram
The photo appears to have bee taken at either Samantha or Richard’s rural property, both of which are located in New South Wales’ Southern Highlands.
Wrapped up in a beanie and puffer jacket, Samantha beamed with joy as she placed her bejewelled hand on her man’s chest.
The couple, who have reportedly been dating since April, were seen shopping for expensive jewellery in Sydney’s Double Bay last September, according to Woman’s Day magazine.
It’s official! On Sunday, the blonde journalist uploaded two photos of herself posing in the arms of her fiance, with a diamond ring sparkling on her engagement finger
The couple confirmed their romance in November last year.
Speaking to WHO magazine’s Sexiest People issue, the Channel Seven host praised the businessman as a ‘decent’ and ‘very honest’ man.
She revealed they had been introduced by a mutual friend ‘around Easter’ and shared an instant connection.
Sam, who is notoriously private when it comes to her personal life, added that the most attractive thing about Richard is that he’s ‘comfortable in his own skin.’
Meanwhile, Richard said that he was drawn to Sam because of ‘the sparkle in her eye’ and their shared passion for horses and the outdoors.
Richard lives in a 40-hectare property in Bowral, NSW, the same country town where Sam owns a $2.2million five-bedroom retreat.
It’s believed the couple spend most weekends together in the Southern Highlands, while Sam returns to her $2.5million Bondi home in the week.
They are said to have met at socialite Skye Leckie’s 60th birthday party in April last year.
Interestingly, Sam’s rumoured ex, jet tycoon Paul O’Brien, was also in attendance.