Sunrise unveils its new line-up after David Koch reveals his plans to retire

Queensland sports presenter Katie Brown will join the Sunrise team on a permanent basis in 2023, Channel Seven confirmed Monday.

The vivacious reporter filled in for weatherman Sam Mac in September when he took paternity leave and is said to have impressed producers.

Brown has reportedly signed a two-year contract to appear on the popular breakfast show as an itinerant reporter, along with hosts Natalie Barr and David Koch, newscaster Edwina Bartholomew, sportscaster Mark Beretta and Mac.

The blonde beauty shared the happy news with her 15,000 Instagram followers.

“Friends, I’m joining Sunrise full time in January and feel like the happiest girl in the world,” she wrote alongside a gallery of photos of herself.

Several Sunrise veterans were quick to congratulate Katie’s exciting career announcement.

Co-host Barr gushed ‘Brilliant decision Katie! Yours and ours,” while newscaster Edwina Bartholomew said it deserved a “thumbs up.”

The news comes a month after veteran Sunrise presenter David ‘Kochie’ Koch announced his retirement plans last month.

He revealed that his departure will be gradual as he will reduce his number of days on air over the next two years until his contract expires.

It was revealed he signed a contract extension in October, locking him in until the end of 2024, but has negotiated “more flexibility” in his schedule.

Kochie signed the deal during a meeting with Seven Network CEO James Warburton, expressing his interest in retirement.