David ‘Kochie’ Koch makes a shock RETURN to Sunrise just nine weeks after Matt Shirvington took over – as he reveals his big new role
David ‘Kochie’ Koch has made a surprising return to Sunrise just over two months after his retirement.
Viewers were shocked to see the 67-year-old return to his old familiar surroundings on Wednesday, when he appeared on a financial advice news segment around 9am.
He appeared on the show to spearhead price comparison website Compare the Market after being named economic director of the company, and seemed excited to reconnect with former co-host Natalie Barr, 55, and his replacement Matt Shirvington, 44, live on-air.
“Morning, you two!” Kochie said at the beginning of the segment, as the Sunrise crew erupted in applause from behind the camera.
After Kochie finished dishing out some money-saving advice, Shirvington took a moment to ask how life was treating him after leaving Sunrise in June.
‘I enjoy the late risers. I feel like a new man!’ Cook enthusiastic.
“I’m not sure (my wife) Lib enjoys me being up so late because it interrupts all her (TV) shows,” he joked, adding that she tells him to “lick it off” when he tries to get her off to lead. of the screen.
Barr commented that Kochie looked “very well rested,” and confirmed that the Sunrise team would speak to him “very soon” for more financial advice.
Kochie, de longest-serving breakfast TV anchor in Australian history, stunned viewers in May after announcing he was leaving the program after 21 years to spend more time with family and pursue other interests.
David ‘Kochie’ Koch, 67, (right) made a shock return to Sunrise on Wednesday morning, just nine weeks after Matt Shirvington took over his job. He was greeted by his former co-host Natalie Barr, 55, (left) and his replacement Matt Shirvington, 44 (centre)
Kochie appeared on the show on price comparison website Compare the Market after being named the company’s economic director
His departure from Sunrise came just months after the expiration of the two-year contract he signed with Seven in December, meaning he still has unfinished work to do with the network.
According to The Australian Media Diarynetwork bosses are eager to get their money’s worth from the former financial expert until his contract expires in 2024.
Kochie will continue to make guest appearances on various Seven shows, including Sunrise,” the publication reported.
After Kochie finished dishing out some money-saving advice, Shirvington took a moment to ask how life was treating him after leaving Sunrise in June. ‘I enjoy the late risers. I feel like a new man!’ he was excited
Barr noted that Kochie looked “really well rested” and confirmed that the Sunrise team would talk to him for more financial advice “very soon”
Shirvington replaced Kochie at Sunrise in June, following a three-year plan to prepare him for the top job
He has also maintained a close friendship with his former Sunrise colleagues and his successor Shirvington – who officially replaced him on Monday, June 12 following a three-year plan to prepare him for the top job.
Just two days after joining the show, Shirvington revealed on air that Kochie had already texted himself and Barr at 1:11 a.m. with an urgent news update.
“Nat and I got a text last night,” the former Olympic runner told presenter Mark Beretta, before adding that it was a request to “pass a message” to the sports presenter.
Shirvington then revealed that the message was to gloat that Port Adelaide’s AFL team, the Power, had achieved an 11th consecutive win.
“Isn’t it great that he’s enjoying his (retirement),” Sunrise Beretta laughed.
According to The Australian Media Diary, network bosses are eager to get their money’s worth from the former financial pundit until his contract expires in 2024.