Samantha Armytage has been seen for the first time since her shock split from husband Richard Lavender was revealed.

Daily Mail Australia exclusively revealed on Thursday that the TV presenter, 48, and her equestrian businessman husband, 61, had gone their separate ways.

On Sunday, Samantha appeared downcast as she ran errands in Surry Hills without her wedding ring.

The incoming Golden Bachelor host kept a low profile in dark sunglᴀsses as she returned to her car.

The TV presenter dressed casually for the outing in white pants a a white and green striped T-shirt as she glanced at her phone.

She paired her look with a brown leather handbag and matching leather sandals.

On Sunday, Samantha appeared downcast as she ran errands in Surry Hills without her wedding ring

Sam and Richard’s separation was planned to be leaked to a Sydney newspaper on Friday, but sources confirmed the news to Daily Mail Australia in advance.

‘Yes Richard and I have separated. All breakups are hard, but it’s somewhat lessened by the fact it’s amicable and we wish the best for each other,’ Samantha then told media late Thursday evening.

‘I appreciate you respecting our privacy. I won’t be making any further comment.’

While the news just emerged publicly, it is understood Samantha’s television presenter friends have been comforting the star behind the scenes for some time.

Samantha is no longer followed on Instagram by Richard’s two daughters, Sascha and Grace, although the former couple still follow each other.

Samantha started dating Richard in April 2019, and they announced their engagement in June 2020, before tying the knot at his property in rural NSW six months later.

In a wedding pH๏τo, Samantha was seen holding hands with her new husband as they strolled across his Southern Highlands estate on New Year’s Eve, shortly after saying ‘I do’.

She captioned the heartwarming picture, which was taken after their wedding ceremony but before their reception, ‘11.58am on a Thursday. How lucky are we?’

The incoming Golden Bachelor host kept a low profile in dark sunglᴀsses as she returned to her car

The TV presenter dressed casually for the outing in white pants and a white and green striped T-shirt as she glanced at her phone