Sam Mac has revealed he is picking up stumps and heading south.
The popular Sunrise weatherman, 43, took to Instagram this week to reveal that he and his young family will be moving to Melbourne.
Sam is engaged to fiancée Rebecca James and the couple share two children – Margot, three, and Mabel, one.
The affable Seven star shared a series of images documenting hallmark events of the couple’s five years together, while explaining the reasoning behind the move.
‘Our little family is moving from Sydney to Melbourne. Here’s why,’ Sam wrote over a loved up photo of him and Rebecca together.
‘The love story began on a screen in COVID times. I lived in Syd & Bec in Melb.’
Sam Mac has revealed he is picking up stumps and heading south
He continued to document the pair’s romance with a photo that showed a very ‘nonplussed’ Rebecca enjoying dinner with Sam.
‘After six months of getting to know each other, online, this photo was taken on our first date. The chemistry was electric,’ he joked.
He went on to reveal that he finally convinced Rebecca to move to Sydney before outlining the list of achievements they had ticked off together, including establishing creative content agency Pearl Studios in April.
‘Over the past four years we have; bought a house… renovated a house… launched a business… got engaged… eaten a lot of Cheesymite scrolls… & had two beautiful girls.’
Sam went on to reveal that a major reason for the move was so that their daughters Margot and Mabel could be closer to Rebecca’s mum and dad.
‘Seeing them play in their grandparents’ backyard near the Yarra Valley was a lightbulb moment,’ he wrote.
The popular Sunrise weatherman took to Instagram this week to reveal that he and his young family will be moving to Melbourne . Sam is engaged to fiancée Rebecca James and the couple share two children – Margot, 3, and Mabel, 1.
The affable Seven star shared a series of images documenting hallmark events of the couple’s five years together, while explaining the reasoning behind the move
He went on to reveal that he finally convinced Rebecca to move to Sydney before outlining the list of achievements they had ticked off together, including establishing creative content agency Pearl Studios in April
‘The lizards, the kookaburras & kangaroos lit up their faces with such joy & wonder. We knew that was the childhood we wanted for them.’
Sam added that he also wanted to ‘repay’ his fiancée for the sacrifice of upending her life to move to Sydney.
‘The grandparents are 9 minutes away instead of 9 hours,’ he said.
‘Time to repay my darling Rebecca for taking the leap of faith for their weird cat-loving weatherman in the tiny, smelly bachelor pad.’
Sam rounded out the image carousel with a shot of him strolling hand-in-hand with his daughters along with the caption: ‘See you soon, Melbourne.’
He also revealed that the move would not affect his Sunrise duties, despite the popular breakfast show being based in Sydney.
‘We’re moving to Melbourne & YES… I will still be your weatherman on @sunriseon7,’ Sam wrote.
The post was met with many excited responses from friends and followers including his Seven co-star Edwina Bartholomew.
Sam went on to reveal that a major reason for the move was so that their daughters Margot and Mabel could be closer to Rebecca’s mum and dad
‘The grandparents are 9 minutes away instead of 9 hours,’ he said. ‘Time to repay my darling Rebecca for taking the leap of faith for their weird cat-loving weatherman in the tiny, smelly bachelor pad.’
Sam rounded out the image carousel with a shot of him strolling hand-in-hand with his daughters along with the caption: ‘See you soon, Melbourne’
‘This is fabulous news. Farewell baked goods before you go please,’ she said, referencing Sam’s penchant for Cheesymite scrolls.
Melbourne radio trio Fifi Box, Brendan Fevola and Nick Cody also jumped in with: ‘Best city in the world. Welcome, guys,’ via their official Instagram page.
Former Living Room star Barry Du Bois summed up the sentiment of many with: ‘another amazing step in a beautiful life, love to the four of you.’
Sam and Rebecca welcomed their first daughter Margot in September 2022, two years after they started dating.
Announcing the joyous news at the time, Sam wrote: ‘This is a love I never even knew existed. I’m overwhelmed and still processing it all right now. My girls. Wow.’
Just over a year later, Sam announced his engagement to Rebecca with a sweet Instagram post back in December 2023.
He shared a photo of Rebecca flashing her diamond engagement ring with the caption: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, my fiancé! She said yes.’
The couple then welcomed their second daughter, Mabel, in August last year.
