Inside Natalie Barr’s secret meeting with Kochie before he announced he was stepping down from Sunrise and what she REALLY thinks of his replacement
Natalie Barr has revealed the secret meeting she had with her Sunrise co-host David Koch before announcing his departure from the breakfast show after 21 years.
The 55-year-old told women’s Day On Monday, she burst into tears after Kochie “pulled her into an office” and told her he was going to resign.
“I cried and he said, ‘Don’t do that,’ but I said, ‘I can’t talk to you about this right now because I’m too upset,'” she explained.
“I was very sad that such a good working relationship came to an end.”
Natalie also revealed that she’s “excited” to be working with Sunrise’s new co-host Matt Shirvington.
In Natalie Barr’s secret meeting with Kochie before announcing he was stepping down from Sunrise
Everyone is very happy with the choice. As sad as it will be to see Kochie leave, I’m excited for the next chapter,” she added.
It was confirmed on Monday that Matt would replace Kochie at Sunrise following a three-year plan to prepare him for the top job.
Matt, 44, said he had ‘mixed feelings’ about the new gig as he sat on the couch with Natalie and Kochie for the announcement.
‘Just fantastic. Discouraged. So excited. Cheerful. I cannot tell you what honor and privilege this is, especially Kochie. A huge job. A huge job. And an exciting job,” he said.
The 55-year-old told Woman’s Day on Monday that she broke down in tears after Kochie “pulled her into an office” and told her he was going to resign
Both Kochie and Natalie said they were delighted with the choice.
Matt will host his first edition of Sunrise with Natalie next Monday, June 12th.
Kochie shared the news of his decision to leave the helm on Monday morning’s show.
“I loved every minute of my time at Sunrise,” he said on the air.
Natalie also said she’s “excited” to be working with Sunrise’s new co-host Matt Shirvington (pictured)
“I’ve been privileged to have so many adventures, meet so many incredible people, and have so many moments of history in the making.”
Kerry Stokes, chairman of Seven West Media, said: ‘I will personally miss David as he is a thorough professional and a wonderful human being, especially in the way he has mentored so many Seven people.’
Seven West Media Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer James Warburton added in a statement: “All good things must come to an end, and I admire and respect his decision to leave Sunrise while he is at the top of his game.”
It was confirmed on Monday that Matt would replace Kochie at Sunrise following a three-year plan to prepare him for the top job