David Koch reveals Sam Armytage only dates men who can drive manual cars... because she doesn't think automatics are 'manly enough' By Ekin Karasin For Daily Mail Australia Published: 13:47 GMT, 26 March 2019 | Updated: 13:47 GMT, 26 March 2019 Viewcomments She is reportedly single after 'splitting up' with private jet tycoon Paul O'Brien. And it seems Sam Armytage's Sunrise co-host David Koch is keen for her to start dating again, as he revealed the key traits she looks for in an admirer. Kochie explained that Sam, 42, will only date men who can drive manual cars, because she doesn't think automatic cars are 'manly enough'. Looking for love? It seems Sam Armytage's Sunrise co-host David Koch is keen for her to start dating again, as he revealed the key traits she looks for in an admirer Radio host Danny Lakey told David he's set his sights on Sam, during David's appearance on the Hit Network’s Danny Lakey Late Show. David responded: 'Let me ask, can you drive a manual? That's the first step to woo her affection. This is one of her secret tests of potential partners.' He added: 'She doesn't think [automatics] are manly enough and it's a flaw in your character.' Danny confirmed that he does indeed drive a manual and asked Kochie to put in a good word for him. Revving things up: Kochie explained that Sam, 42, will only date men who can drive manual cars, because she doesn't think automatic cars are 'manly enough' 'I will street her in the right direction. I love a challenge, leave it with me, you're the type of bloke she needs to find I think,' David replied, laughing. Sam is said to be single since splitting up with boyfriend Paul O'Brien, who she was first seen publicly with last October. She apparently only spent 'a few 'fleeting' moments in Bondi and on the Central Coast' with the private jet tycoon before they parted ways. Who knew? David said driving manual is 'the first step to woo her affection. This is one of her secret tests of potential partners' Paul was previously married to Channel 10 newsreader Georgina Lewis for almost a decade, but they separated last year. Last June, Sam had admitted she'd met someone special, and said she doesn't like to talk about love interests unless she's sure about them. 'There are good things happening… I don't talk about anyone before I'm 100 per cent sure, because you have to keep some things private,' she told Who magazine. Strict requirement: He added: 'She doesn't think [automatics] are manly enough and it's a flaw in your character' Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility