Sam ‘Sam Mac’ McMillan has been the Sunrise weatherman for more than five years.
And in that time, the TV personality claims he has equally impressed, entertained and irritated his Channel Seven co-stars.
Speaking to Yahoo Lifestyle on Wednesday, the 39-year-old addressed how his antics as the show’s ‘annoying little brother’ affected his relationship with former host Samantha Armytage.
‘I annoy them’: Sunrise weatherman Sam Mac reveals the TRUTH about his relationship with Channel Seven co-stars after that ‘longstanding feud’ with Samantha Armytage (left). Pictured with David ‘Kochie’ Koch
‘Look, I get indifference sometimes from the other hosts. But thankfully, they’re generally very supportive,’ Sam said of his relationship with his co-stars.
He added that former anchor Samantha and existing co-host David ‘Kochie’ Koch and Natalie Barr embrace and understand his quirky humour on screen.
Sam also dispelled rumours of his infamous ‘feud’ with Samantha, claiming: ‘You know, I miss Sam [Armytage], I think Sam was wonderful on the show, and we’re friends and it’s a big loss.’
We’re friends and it’s a big loss’: Sam Mac said former anchor Samantha Armytage (right) embraced and understood his quirky humour and antics on the show and dispelled rumours of their infamous ‘feud’
However, in the past Sam Mac has cheekily stoked the ongoing feud speculation by making subtle digs at his former co-star.
In February, Samantha Armytage’s comments about ‘sociopaths and narcissists’ in the TV industry raised eyebrows.
On her final day at the Channel Seven studio in March, weatherman Sam Mac appeared to make a subtle dig at the exiting Sunrise host’s remarks.
‘From your favourite Sociopath/Narcissist,’ he cheekily wrote, referring to her quote about the toxic environment of the TV industry in Stellar magazine the month prior.
Subtle swipe? Sunrise weatherman Sam Mac (left) did little to dispel rumours of a longstanding rift with Samantha Armytage (right) in March with a cheeky post referring to himself as her ‘favourite sociopath/narcissist’ following her breakfast TV farewell
At the time, she told the publication: ‘There’s a lot about television that’s all about you and that’s an awful way to live your life. TV isn’t a place that’s necessarily very healthy.’
‘It’s full of sociopaths and narcissists. It can be a dangerous environment, let me tell you.’
This wasn’t the first time Sam Mac has made a dig at Samantha’s infamous comments during her farewell.
Eyebrow raising comments: Samantha’s previously told Stellar magazine in February that the TV industry ‘isn’t a place that’s necessarily very healthy…. It’s full of sociopaths and narcissists. It can be a dangerous environment’
Before officially signing off, he serenaded the departing host to the melody of Time of Your Life (Good Riddance) by Green Day.
Sam broke out his guitar and sang: ‘So now the time has come, Samantha is moving on. And despite repeated requests I’m doing another song.’
‘So many memories and you will be sorely missed. But it’s time to say goodbye to the sociopaths and narcissists,’ he continued as Samantha burst into laughter.
His own words: Sam Mac made a dig at Samantha’s infamous comments as he serenaded her with a version of Time of Your Life (Good Riddance) by Green Day on her last day
Hilarious : Samantha burst into laughter when Sam Mac asked Samantha if he was the ‘sociopath or narcissist’ she had previously spoken about publicly
‘Everyone say goodbye and wave if you’re one of them. It wasn’t me Sam, was it? You weren’t referring to me?’ he asked, as she laughed.
Longstanding rumours of a feud between the two came to head this year when Samantha addressed a concerned viewer who asked her why she ‘dislikes’ Sam Mac.
The viewer asked: ‘I have a question for you. When you cross to Sam Mac for weather, it comes across that you seem to dislike him with some comments. Not sure if you are aware?’
Clearing the air: Longstanding rumours of a feud between the two came to head in February when Samantha addressed a concerned viewer who asked her why she ‘dislikes’ Sam. She joked in her reply to the viewer: ‘I really like Sam Mac… sometimes’
In an Instagram Story post, the blonde beauty replied: ‘A message from one our concerned viewers… Don’t worry Danielle. I really like Sam Mac… sometimes.’
She also shared a series of hilarious photos of the pair and wrote: ‘Sam and I have a great relationship… He’s always nearby when we’re on an OB (outside broadcast).’
Sam also responded to Samantha’s post by sharing a video to his Instagram story, and expressing his thoughts on their friendship.
‘I feel like I need to address this. One of our viewers at Sunrise wrote into the show this morning and asked the question to Sam Armytage, “Do you dislike Sam Mac?”‘ he said.
Memorable moments: She also shared a series of hilarious photos of the pair and wrote: ‘Sam and I have a great relationship… He’s always nearby when we’re on an OB (outside broadcast)’
The weather man said that the pair have had many memorable moments and ‘in fact the whole Sunrise team has been one big happy family’.
‘But Danielle, perhaps your question should have been to me asking if I dislike Sam Armytage, because the answer is yes,’ he joked.
‘I know this is going to sound petty, but I can’t be friends with someone who has more Instagram followers than me and again maybe I’ve overreacted here but that’s why I refused to go to her wedding,’ he added sarcastically.
Friends: Sam also responded to Samantha’s post by sharing a video to his Instagram story, and expressing his thoughts on their friendship. He said that the pair have had many memorable moments and ‘in fact the whole Sunrise team has been one big happy family’