Mark Beretta hits back at claims David ‘Kochie’ Koch was ‘forced out’ of his Sunrise hosting gig
Mark Beretta hits back at claims that David ‘Kochie’ Koch, 67, was ‘forced’ out of his Sunrise hosting gig because ‘his time was coming to an end’: ‘That’s absolute BS!’
Mark Beretta has been flummoxed by ‘crazy’ claims that his Sunrise co-star David ‘Kochie’ Koch has been ‘forced’ to leave his job to make way for new presenter Matt Shirvington.
The sports reporter, 56, said the rumors were “absolute BS.”
Over the weekend, The Daily Telegraph reported that Kochie’s time on the top-rated breakfast show was “coming to an end.”
“He signed a contract knowing there was a clause in it that said he would leave the Sunrise chair by June at the latest, so he knew his time was coming to an end,” an insider reportedly told the publication.
Speak against Yahoo lifestylesaid Beretta, “That’s absolute BS, it just didn’t play out that way, and Seven wouldn’t do that to him after all this time.”
Mark Beretta is thrilled and has lashed out at claims his Sunrise co-star David ‘Kochie’ Koch was ‘forced’ out of his job. The sports reporter, 56, said the rumors were “absolute BS” when speaking to Yahoo Lifestyle on Tuesday
“The reality is [Kochie] is a great artist and while he’s there the show is number one so that’s crazy.’
He added, “No one is pushing someone out who has a number one rating show. That irritated me enormously.’
He said Kochie called him privately the Sunday before confirming the news live on air the following day.
The Daily Telegraph had reported that Kochie’s time on the top-rated breakfast show was ‘coming to an end’. “He signed a contract knowing there was a clause in it that said he would leave the Sunrise chair by June at the latest, so he knew his time was coming to an end,” an insider reportedly told the publication.
He went on to describe the media veteran as “the ultimate mentor” and a “ripping dude.”
Kochie revealed last Monday that he would be leaving Sunrise after 21 years in the top job.
His last show is on Friday and Matt will take over the reins next Monday as Sunrise co-host alongside 55-year-old Natalie Barr.
He went on to describe the media veteran as “the ultimate mentor” and a “ripping dude.” Kochie revealed on Monday that he would be leaving Sunrise, after 21 years in the top job
Shirvington, 44, said he had “mixed feelings” about the new gig as he sat on the couch with Barr and Koch 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.
Both Kochie and Barr said they were delighted with the choice.
“What we always do is if you’re a member of the family, you remain a member of the family, aren’t you. And you will get through it. And you’ve been fantastic to fill in and every Friday it’s been sensational. You’re going to be sensational. You’re going to be a perfect fit,” Koch said.
“I loved every minute of my time at Sunrise,” Koch said on the air about his firing.
His last show is on Friday and Matt Shirvington will be taking on the gig as co-host of Sunrise on Monday alongside 55-year-old Natalie Barr.
“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.”
“I loved every minute of my time at Sunrise,” Koch said on the air about his firing