645 shares Sylvia Jeffreys, who was sitting at the Today Extra news desk with co-host David Campbell, added: 'You've still got it, Ally.' Sam's departure will be quite satisfying for the Today show, which has been steadily closing the gap in the breakfast TV ratings war thanks to the partnership of Karl and Allison. Cheeky dig: About an hour after Sam's tearful farewell, Allison seemingly joked about the latest departure over at Channel Seven. Pictured (L-R): Sunrise hosts Natalie Barr, Sam Armytage, David 'Kochie' Koch and Mark Beretta Joke: The 41-year-old subtly referenced Sam's on-air resignation during the closing moments of the broadcast. 'Well, for now I'd just like to say I am leaving,' she told co-anchor Karl Stefanovic. 'Are you?' a puzzled Karl asked, then Allison said she was just leaving 'the studio'