David Koch SUNDOWN ON SUNRISE

THE PRESENTER ANNOUNCES HIS SHOCK RESIGNATION AFTER 21 YEARS

- Sara Tapia

When David Koch hangs up his boots as co-host of Sunrise on June 9, it will be the end of an era. The veteran Channel 7 presenter tearfully announced his departure on the show on

May 29, after over two decades at the helm of the beloved Aussie breakfast program. “After nearly 21 years and over 5300 shows … 16,000 hours of TV, it is now time to work in business hours and have a bit of flexibility to focus more on our big family and the family business,” he shared with viewers.

After “20 consecutive premierships in the breakfast TV ratings game” and having been in the chair since “before Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and iPhones”, Koch said it was time “to bring in the next generation” of TV talent. “I have loved every single minute of my time at