Sam, is that you? Samantha Armytage reveals a very new look as usually conservative star slips into a revealing disco-inspired jumpsuit and wears hair extensions at the 2026 Logie Awards

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By JADE WATKINS, SHOWBUSINESS EDITOR, AUSTRALIA

Published: 09:14 BST, 16 August 2026 | Updated: 10:35 BST, 16 August 2026

She is Channel Nine's newest golden girl, tipped to become the permanent host of the Today show.

And Samantha Armytage made sure she was the centre of attention at the 2026 Logie Awards in Sydney on Sunday evening.

The usually conservative TV star, 48, made jaws drop as she strutted onto the red carpet in a very revealing disco-inspired jumpsuit by Carla Zampatti. 

The one-piece showed off plenty of cleavage thanks to a neckline which was slashed down to just above her navel.

The outfit also flaunted her toned arms and slender waist.

Samantha kept the Seventies theme going with a Scanlan Theodore fluffy bag and a chunky gold cuff.

Samantha Armytage made sure she was well and truly the centre of attention at the 2026 Logie Awards in Sydney

Samantha also went for a sultry look for her hair and make-up, giving her blonde locks some volume by adding extensions. 

The veteran TV star and Channel Nine favourite Tom Steinfort look set to become the new hosts of the Today show after their stint on the breakfast program earlier this month led to a boost in ratings.

Nine has been trialling hosts for the show since Karl Stefanovic left in June, following the fallout from his controversial interview with British far-right activist Tommy Robinson on his podcast

Sarah Abo went on maternity leave last month.

It seems Channel Nine found the right fit in the pair as they helped lift ratings by an impressive 60,000 viewers.

While Nine still has a long way to go to close the gap on rival Channel Seven breakfast show Sunrise, Today's ratings are moving in the right direction.

An industry insider praised Tom's performance opposite Sam. 

'This week was much more of a comfortable watch,' they told The Daily Telegraph. 

The usually conservative TV star, 48, made jaws drop as she strutted onto the red carpet in a very revealing disco-inspired jumpsuit

'Tom is a great pick, he has a strong work ethic. He is good... His wife is from Sydney, they could easily pack their bags.'

Tom is already highly regarded within the network and is no stranger to the Today desk.

The veteran presenter served as Today's newsreader during the Deborah Knight and Georgie Gardner era in 2019.

He later became one of 60 Minutes' most recognisable reporters.

Meanwhile, Sam is currently the host of The Golden Bachelor.

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