Richard Lavender is the proprietor of DOWN UNDER online and is well-recognized as the husband of Samantha Armytage, an Australian journalist. Sam has covered the headlines of many news and articles since she announced her resignation from Sunrise on 8 March 2021. She said that she wants to spend more time with her family.
Sam appeared with her husband Richard on the show for the last time on 11 March 2021. She got very emotional and said:
I do want to say that I never fully understood some of the scrutiny, and the snarkiness and the bullying from some aspects of the media.
She added:
But today, we move on from that. Because there is a new chapter starting and it has been overwhelmingly a good experience in my life. Most of all, I thank all of our viewers. You are just wonderful people. There are so many lovely people out there – so many more lovely ones than the nasty ones.
On deck, get to know more about Sam Armytage’s husband Richard Lavender wiki facts including updates on his age, height, weight, Instagram, net worth, and more.
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Richard Lavender Quick Facts
Who Is Sam Armytage Husband Richard Lavender?Â
Richard Lavender is a millionaire businessman who hails from Bowral, Southern Highlands. He is currently 60 years old and holds Australian nationality. For your information, he is a financial specialist and is the owner of a 40-hectare property in Bowral.
In addition to that, he is the proprietor of DOWN UNDER on-line. Nothing much is known about his family, parents, or siblings. We will update you on it as soon as the information gets available.
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Richard Lavender’s wife Samantha Armytage is the former co-host of Sunrise. She was born to parents Mac and Elizabeth Armytage on 4 September 1976. She was raised in Bolaro Station in New South Wales along with her younger brother, Charlie.
As for Sam’s educational background, she attended a boarding school at Kincoppal-Rose Bay in Sydney. She is a graduate of Charles Sturt University. She kicked off her career as a news reporter and presenter in Canberra in 1999. She worked at WIN Television in Canberra. Later, she served as a chief political reporter for Sky News Australia in 2002.
The following year, in 2003, Sam joined the Seven Network and began working for it. She was a participant in Dancing With The Stars in the year 2011. She has also served as a columnist for News Corp Australia lifestyle magazine, Stellar.
On 28 February 2021, she launched her own podcast called Something to Talk About with Samantha Armytage in collaboration with Stellar. After serving the Australian program, Sunrise for many years, she announced her resignation on 8 March 2021 and appeared on the show for the last time on 11 March 2021.
Richard Lavender Age, How Old Is Sam Armytage Husband?
Sam Armytage’s husband Richard Lavender age is currently 62 years old as of 2024, however, his exact birthday hasn’t been disclosed yet. Likewise, Richard’s wife Samantha was born in the year 1976 and is currently 48 years old. She celebrates her birthday every year on the 4th of September.
How Tall Is Richard Lavender? Height and Weight
Sam Armytage’s husband Richard Lavender stands tall at a height of approximately 6 feet, while his wife Sam stands tall at a height of 5 feet 9 inches. Likewise, Richard Lavender has a body weight of almost 180 lbs, while his wife Sam weighs about 135 lbs.
Richard Lavender And Sam Armytage Relationship Updates, How They First Met?
Richard Lavender is a married man. He is married to an Australian journalist and television presenter, Samantha Armytage. Sam got engaged to Richard in June 2020 and the pair eventually married each other in a private ceremony in the Southern Highlands on 31 December 2020.
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The couple was first introduced by a mutual friend. It was love at first sight for Sam. The couple has been married for a year now and they spend time together riding the horses on Richard’s property in Bowral.
Before tying the knot with Sam, Richard was married to a woman whose identity hasn’t been revealed yet. The couple shared two beautiful daughters and now, Sam is the stepmother to them.
Likewise, before marrying Richard, Sam dated numerous men. Back in 2011, she was dating and living with her long-term boyfriend, a man named Sean. However, the couple split shortly after and Sam began dating the pub baron the same year. Moreover, she also dated Channel Seven’s Journalist and colleague, Peter Fegan and Michael Usher respectively. She was also in a relationship with a man named Shaun White.
Sam Armytage Husband Richard Lavender Instagram
It seems that Sam Armytage’s husband Richard Lavender likes to keep a low profile. He is inactive on Instagram. However, his wife Sam runs her Instagram account under the name, sam_armytage. Her account is verified with 258k followers. Sam’s Instagram bio reads;
Sunrise!
Columnist @stellarmag ©
Sam Armytage Husband Richard Lavender Net Worth, What Does He Do Professionally?
Unfortunately, Sam Armytage’s husband Richard Lavender’s net worth as of 2024 is currently under review and will be updated on this site as soon as the information becomes available.
As for Sam Armytage’s net worth, a source estimated her net worth to be around $20 million. She has a decent income and earnings from her successful career as a journalist.
