Samantha Armytage’s celebrity throwback photos spark speculation about notable absence

Samantha Armytage took a trip down memory lane on Sunday following her departure from Channel Seven after 21 years of service. 

The veteran journalist, 47, who announced she was quitting the network over the weekend, took to Instagram with dozens of nostalgic photos of all her A-list celebrity interviews over the years.

But there was one big American star the Farmer Wants A Wife host notably left out – Sex and the City star Kristin Davis. 

The former Sunrise host kicked off her slew of Stories with a snap that showed her posing up a storm with ex co-host David Kochie and pop star Justin Bieber.

She also shared a selfie with Pharrell Williams, along with an image of herself standing in the rain with Prince Harry in the background after he ‘ignored’ her. 

Other celebrity encounters included red carpet interviews with Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Hugh Grant and Dua Lipa.

Elsewhere, she welcomed dozens of stars to Sunrise when she was the co-anchor, chatting with the likes of Miley Cyrus, Justin Timberlake and Tom Cruise.

Samantha also interviewed Delta Goodrem, Prince William and Kate Middleton, Buzz Aldrin, One Direction, Daryl Braithwaite, Keith Urban, Jane Fonda and Paul Hogan.

Samantha Armytage, 47, took a trip down memory lane on Sunday following her departure from Channel Seven after 21 years of service. Pictured with Australian actor Russell Crowe

Ed Sheeran, Mel Gibson, Cameron Diaz and Russell Crowe were also included in the veteran journalist’s list.

However, it seems Samantha notably left out Kristin, 59, who portrayed Charlotte York in the popular romantic comedy TV series.

Samantha had a trainwreck interview with the American actress in 2016 which saw her receive death threats from viewers.

The Channel Seven star made headlines at the time following a cringeworthy skit she did with Kristin when she appeared on Sunrise to discuss her refugee charity.

The veteran journalist, who announced she was quitting the network over the weekend, took to Instagram with dozens of nostalgic photos of all her A-list celebrity interviews over the years. Pictured with American actor Tom Cruise

In the awkward segment, Samantha wore a blonde curly wig and pretended to play Sarah Jessica Parker’s character Carrie Bradshaw during a reenactment.

The interview – which was later slammed by Kristin herself – led to the breakfast TV host receiving a barrage of violent threats on social media.

Years later in 2021, Samantha revealed to the Brains Trust podcast that she never wanted to do the ‘dumb’ skit, but felt pressured to participate by Sunrise producers.

‘The day before that [skit], upstairs in the office when the producers were like, “We’re gonna do this tomorrow,” I just thought, “Really? That’s so lame,”‘ she said.

‘I’d have days where I was like, “I’ve got a journalism degree from university, do I really have to do this stuff?” But you do it because it’s your job.’

But there was one big American star the Farmer Wants A Wife host notably left out – Sex and the City star Kristin Davis, 59, (pictured)

Samantha announced her departure from Channel Seven after 21 years on Sunday morning.

She told The Daily Telegraph she chose to quit the network with the support of her husband, Richard Lavender, and her departure is ‘about me wanting to feel fulfilled’.

‘I had to sit with myself here and ask, “What does my next five to 10 years look like?”‘ she told the publication.

‘I’m 47, so it was a bit of a stocktake. I’m still productive. I want to make good TV.’

The former Sunrise host kicked off her slew of Stories with a snap that showed her posing up a storm with ex co-host David Kochie and pop star Justin Bieber. Other celebrity encounters included red carpet interviews with Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Hugh Grant and Dua Lipa

Samantha has reportedly declined a new deal with Seven after her current contract expires in October.

She said her departure was ‘sad and bittersweet’ but she felt her time had come and she was excited about her future.

Samantha will attend the 2024 Logies with her show Farmer Wants A Wife nominated for Best Structured Reality Program, but will not host its next season.

However, it seems Samantha notably left out Kristin after they had a trainwreck interview in 2016, during which Samantha donned a blonde wig and pretended to be Sarah Jessica Parker’s character Carrie Bradshaw on Sex and the City during a cringeworthy skit. Pictured with (L-R) Edwina Bartholomew, Natalie Barr and Kristin

Angus Ross, Group Managing Director of Seven Television, released a statement on Sunday morning, confirming Natalie Gruzlewski will return as host in 2025.

Samantha joined Seven back in 2003, landing her first major presenting role on Seven News Sydney in 2004.

She was co-host of the popular breakfast show Sunrise alongside Kochie, 68, from 2013 to 2021, and was replaced by newsreader Natalie Barr when she resigned.

Last year, she took over hosting duties on Farmer Wants A Wife from Gruzlewski, 47, who remained on the show as a presenter.