Sunrise weatherman Sam Mac announces hiatus from show to spend more time with one-year-old daughter Margot: ‘It’s been a long time coming’
Beloved Sunrise weatherman Sam Mac is taking an extended break from his role on the show to focus on full-time fatherhood.
The presenter, 42, announced on Monday that he is stepping back from his on-air duties for a month while he takes paternity leave.
Sam’s decision means his stylist partner Rebecca James, 35, can return to work for the first time since giving birth.
Speak with 7LifeSam said he is looking forward to spending quality time with Margot, who recently started walking.
“It’s my turn to pick Margot up, feed her and basically become her personal assistant/valet,” Sam joked.
Beloved Sunrise weatherman Sam Mac, 42, (pictured) is taking an extended break from his role on the show to focus on full-time fatherhood
‘Margot has changed so much in recent months. So it’s super exciting to have some quality time with her.”
In an interview with Monday New idea magazine also praised Sam Sunrise for his support, saying he was “so grateful” for the “opportunity” to take time off for his family.
“I worried that I would be one of those parents who are too busy with work to fully experience all the milestones with my child,” he explained.
Sam’s decision allows his stylist partner Rebecca James, 35, (right, with Sam and daughter Margot) to return to the workforce for the first time since giving birth
Speaking to 7Life, Sam said he is looking forward to spending quality time with Margot, who recently started walking
In an interview with New Idea magazine on Monday, Sam also praised Sunrise for being so supportive, saying he was “so grateful” for the “opportunity” to take time off with his family.
‘I love my job very much, but I am often away from home. I already notice what I’m missing in Margot’s development,’ Sam admitted.
Sam will be replaced in his absence by Sunrise presenter Katie Brown.
Sam and Rebecca welcomed Margot in September 2022, two years after they started dating.
Announcing the joyful news at the time, Sam wrote: “This is a love I never knew existed. I’m overwhelmed and still processing it all. My girls. Wow.’