Samantha Armytage took a direct swipe at her former employer Channel Seven when she stepped out at rival Nine’s Upfronts event on Thursday.
The former Farmer Wants A Wife presenter, 48, recently shocked her fans when she left Seven after 21 years, and now rumors are rife about her next move.
It was recently claimed that he signed a deal with Channel Nine to host a new Bachelor spin-off dating show called The Golden Bachelor.
Now, Samantha added more fuel to the rumors when she stepped out on Nine’s Upfronts, where the network will reveal its 2025 programming slate to guests.
Hinting at her involvement in a Nine show, Samantha was all smiles as she put on a very glamorous appearance at the star-studded event.
She stepped out in her own revenge dress as she cut a sophisticated figure in a high-necked red midi dress with a keyhole cutout at the neckline.
Samantha gave herself a few extra inches in a pair of metallic silver heels and carried her essentials in a matching bag.
The TV favorite accessorized her chic ensemble with a pair of gold hoops and opted for a high-glam makeup palette.
She led the celebrity arrival to the festivities, while a host of notable TV stars also made an appearance at the glitzy event.
Samantha Armytage took a direct swipe at her former employer Channel Seven when she stepped out at rival Nine’s Upfronts event on Thursday.
The former Farmer Wants A Wife presenter, 48, recently shocked her fans when she left Seven after 21 years, and now rumors are rife about her next move.
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It comes after Samantha recently dropped a big hint about her new TV gig while being interviewed by The Daily Telegraph at Everest in Sydney.
‘Look, watch this space. “There are exciting times ahead,” he said, giving the interviewer a slight smile while refusing to confirm whether he had signed a deal with Nine.
Nine’s alleged contract is rumored to be worth a “significant amount”, according to sources, but no exact figures have been released.
The announcement comes after months of negotiation between the star and her new network, with Samantha reportedly signing up for The Golden Bachelor.
“There was a bit of back and forth but I think the contract has been signed,” a source told The Daily Telegraph last week.
The Golden Bachelor is a spin-off of the series The Bachelor, but it differs in that the contestants on the reality dating show are older people.
The recent season of the American version of the show has been a huge success, with its finale earning 6.1 million viewers, making it the most-watched final episode of the American Bachelor series since 2021.
It was claimed he had signed a deal with Channel Nine to host new Bachelor spin-off show The Golden Bachelor, and he added fuel to the rumors by attending Nine’s Upfronts.
Hinting at her involvement in a Nine show, Samantha was all smiles as she looked very glamorous in her gorgeous revenge dress.
Samantha’s alleged participation in The Golden Bachelor has poured cold water on rumors that former Bachelor host Osher Gunsberg would return for the show.
‘This is a smart move for Sam and Nine. “She fits this job well and breathed new life into Farmer Wants a Wife,” the source added.
Entertainment journalist Peter Ford weighed in on the debate and suggested that the host of the Australian version of ABC’s smash US hit will be none other than Samantha.
Addressing X, Peter responded to a report about Internal media about the potential host, stating it would almost certainly be the former Farmer Wants A Wife director.
“If I was a punter I’d put money on @samarmytage,” Peter suggested.
The report spoiled rumors that former Bachelor host Osher Gunsberg would return to the franchise.
The Australian household name announced his departure from Seven in August after 21 years with the network.
Samantha became the face of popular dating show Farmer Wants A Wife last year after first appearing as a guest host alongside former host Natalie Gruzlewski.
But he surprised fans of the franchise in August by announcing he was leaving Seven after 21 years.
Sam described the departure as “sad and bittersweet” and told The Daily Telegraph that she felt her time had come to an end and she was excited about her future.
‘I have great instincts. I listen to my instinct. I know when the time comes. “I’m proud that I backed myself enough to say, ‘I’ve done what I can do here,’ and I’m moving forward,” she said.
‘This is not the end. It’s just the end of this chapter.