Samantha Armytage is relishing in single life following her split from husband Richard Lavender.
The TV host couldn’t wipe the smile off her face as she stepped out for a leisurely stroll with friends in Sydney over the weekend.
Samantha, 48, appeared as happy and content as ever, laughing and beaming as the group walked around Centennial Park.
The new Channel Nine star showed off her trim figure in a pair of stylish grey shorts and a white blouse.
She accessorised with tan sandals and a matching leather Oroton bag, which retails for $399.
She was sun smart in a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses that covered her glowing complexion.
Samantha Armytage is relishing in single life following her split from husband Richard Lavender. The TV host couldn’t wipe the smile off her face as she stepped out for a leisurely stroll with friends in Sydney over the weekend
Samantha appeared as happy and content as ever, laughing and beaming as the group walked around Centennial Park
Sam separated from equestrian businessman Richard, 61, on the eve of their fourth wedding anniversary last year.
She started dating Richard in April 2019, and they announced their engagement in June 2020.
The couple then tied the knot at his 40-hectare property in the picturesque Southern Highlands in NSW on New Year’s Eve of that same year.
But late last year, sources revealed their split exclusively to Daily Mail , with Samantha then confirming that they had ‘amicably’ gone their separate ways.
‘Yes Richard and I have separated. All breakups are hard, but it’s somewhat lessened by the fact it’s amicable and we wish the best for each other,’ Samantha said.
‘I appreciate you respecting our privacy. I won’t be making any further comment.’ Outgoing Farmer Wants A Wife host Samantha shocked fans in August when she stepped down from Seven after 21 years, with rumours rife about her next step.
Sam’s new TV gig on The Golden Bachelor was unveiled at Nine’s Upfronts in November, where the network’s schedule of 2025 programming was unveiled to invited guests.
The US version of the show has been wildly successful, with its finale garnering 6.1million viewers, making it the most watched final episode of the American Bachelor series since 2021.
The new Channel Nine star showed off her trim figure in a pair of stylish shorts and a white blouse
The Golden Bachelor offers people in their 50s and 60s a chance to find their second chance at love and will premiere on Nine at some point in 2025.
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In November, it was reported The Golden Bachelor has been scouting for contestants in a very unusual way.
A talent scout for the Channel Nine show was spotted handing out business cards to attendees at Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney.
Casting agent Ivanna Tang opted for the unusual method of attempting to recruit racegoers to the upcoming spin-off show, according to the Daily Telegraph.
Producers are said to be busy behind the scenes working on casting their eligible Bachelor and are hoping to finalise his leading role in the coming week