Samantha Armytage shares an exciting family announcement

Samantha Armytage shares an exciting family announcement
Samantha Armytage shares an exciting family announcement

Samantha Armytage ushered in the New Year marrying businessman Richard Lavender in an intimate ceremony in the Southern Highlands. 

And on Thursday evening, the former Sunrise host shared an exciting announcement just shy of the couple celebrating one year of matrimonial bliss.

'Meet out newest family member,' Sam, 45, proudly gushed alongside a photo of a newly born foal shared to Instagram. 

Something to smile about: Former Sunrise host Samantha Armytage (pictured) shared an exciting family announcement with her legion of fans on Thursday evening

Something to smile about: Former Sunrise host Samantha Armytage (pictured) shared an exciting family announcement with her legion of fans on Thursday evening

'A gorgeous little filly born this morning to Doncella (& Capitalist),' she continued. 

Sam stamped the image 'hello gorgeous' before sharing another picture of her handsome husband tenderly gazing at the newborn.

'It's really tiring being born,' she captioned the adorable frame, adding a crying and love heart eyes emoji.

Sam's welcome addition to the family follows the announcement she will be returning to television screens in 2022 as a guest judge on Farmer Wants A Wife.

Giddy-up: 'Meet out newest family member,' Sam, 45, proudly gushed alongside a photo of a newly born foal, sharing the image to Instagram

Giddy-up: 'Meet out newest family member,' Sam, 45, proudly gushed alongside a photo of a newly born foal, sharing the image to Instagram

Love at first sight: Sam proudly stamped the image 'hello gorgeous' before sharing another image of her businessman husband tenderly gazing at the newborn

Love at first sight: Sam proudly stamped the image 'hello gorgeous' before sharing another image of her businessman husband tenderly gazing at the newborn

The veteran broadcast journalist will assist with the matchmaking process alongside host Natalie Gruzlewski.

'I've always been a huge fan of the show and of country people, and I know first-hand that falling in love with a farmer is just about the most wonderful thing you can do,' said Sam in a media statement. 

Her guest role will involve hosting a segment called Sam's Choice, where she introduces the farmers to a 'new lady based on her own expertise and

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