Samantha Armytage Breaks Silence on Shocking Split from Husband Richard Lavender: ‘We Gave It a Go, But It Didn’t Work Out’
- Beloved TV star opens up about the painful end of her marriage to businessman Richard Lavender
- ‘We gave it a go, but it didn’t work out,’ Armytage reveals in a candid interview with Stellar magazine
- The former Sunrise host says the split was amicable, and the pair wish each other the best
Samantha Armytage has finally spoken out about the shocking split from her husband Richard Lavender, nearly a year after the pair confirmed their separation. In a heartfelt interview with Stellar magazine, the beloved TV star revealed that the decision to end their marriage was not taken lightly.
‘What I’ll say for my marriage is we gave it a go,’ Armytage said, her voice laced with emotion. ‘It didn’t work out, so we moved on.’ The 46-year-old TV personality explained that the pair had given their relationship their all, but ultimately, it wasn’t meant to be.
‘Last year was a big year. There was a lot of change and a lot of grief,’ Armytage said, reflecting on the tumultuous period in her life. The former Sunrise host had announced her separation from Lavender in December last year, just months after celebrating their two-year wedding anniversary.
In the candid interview, Armytage revealed that the pair had thought long and hard about their decision to end their marriage. ‘I don’t think anybody leaves a marriage without thinking it through quite deeply,’ she said. ‘You don’t just decide one day and leave the next. We’ve all got these thoughts and fears and happy moments we share.’
The TV star’s heartfelt words come after a difficult year, which saw her announce her departure from the Seven Network after 21 years. Armytage had spoken fondly of her time at the network, but said she was ready for a new chapter in her life.
Despite the setbacks, Armytage remains upbeat and optimistic about the future. ‘This is not the end, just the end of this chapter,’ she said, her signature spark evident even in the face of adversity. As she begins a new journey, one thing is certain – Samantha Armytage will continue to captivate audiences with her warmth, wit, and unbridled enthusiasm.