Sunrise’s Samantha Armytage announces her ‘big news’ after her surprise wedding to Richard Lavender

Sunrise host Samantha Armytage announces ‘big news’ just two months after her surprise wedding to Richard Lavender

She tied the knot with Richard Lavender on New Year’s Eve two months ago. 

And now Samantha Arymtage has shared some more exciting news.   

On Thursday, the 44-year-old revealed on Instagram that she will be hosting her very own podcast – Something To Talk About with Samantha Armytage. 

‘I’m starting a podcast!’ Sunrise host Samantha Armytage announced ‘big news’ to her fans on Thursday. The 44-year-old shared an Instagram revealing she would be hosting her very own podcast called Something To Talk About with Samantha Armytage

The new venture, which will be in conjunction with Stellar Magazine, is a weekly conversation that is similar to her column for the publication. 

She uploaded a poster for the podcast and wrote in the caption: ‘BIG NEWS: I’m starting a podcast.’

With @stellarmag a little weekly chat – similar to my columns. First one drops this Sunday… please tune in,’ she added. 

The Sunrise host’s big news comes after her surprise New Year’s Eve nuptials to millionaire businessman Lavender.

Just married: The Sunrise host's big news comes after her surprise New Years' Eve nuptials to millionaire businessman Richard Lavender

Just married: The Sunrise host’s big news comes after her surprise New Years’ Eve nuptials to millionaire businessman Richard Lavender

The pair exchanged vows in front of a small group of family and friends at Richard’s 40-hectare estate in the Southern Highlands.

The couple reportedly started dating in April 2019 and officially confirmed their romance in November that year.

She has officially taken on Richard’s surname personally, and for now, will continue to use her maiden name professionally.

Intimate gathering: The pair exchanged vows in front of a small group of family and friends at Richard's 40-hectare estate in the Southern Highlands

Intimate gathering: The pair exchanged vows in front of a small group of family and friends at Richard’s 40-hectare estate in the Southern Highlands

When Samantha returned to the Sunrise desk in January, she shared details of her nuptials.

‘We decided three days before we were going to get married and we did. It was lovely. Twelve of us there and it was just gorgeous,’ she said.

‘We just didn’t know when we were going to get it done.’

Simple: When Samantha returned to the Sunrise desk in January, she revealed nuptials. 'We decided three days before we were going to get married and we did... Twelve of us there and it was just gorgeous,' she said. Pictured is Samantha with co-host David 'Kochie' Koch

Simple: When Samantha returned to the Sunrise desk in January, she said of her wedding, ‘We decided three days before we were going to get married and we did… Twelve of us there and it was just gorgeous,’ she said. Pictured is Samantha with co-host David ‘Kochie’ Koch

‘Rich’s family were all in lockdown on the northern beaches so they couldn’t come, my sister is in London, and dad was like, “Just do it.” We’ve done it. Dad loves a party so we gave him one.’

They exchanged vows at his home shortly before midday, then moved to a luncheon at the Centennial Vineyards Restaurant in Bowral.

Sam and Richard started dating in April 2019, and announced their engagement in June last year.

Engaged: Samantha and Richard started dating in April 2019, and announced their engagement in June last year

Engaged: Samantha and Richard started dating in April 2019, and announced their engagement in June last year