Unlucky-in-love Sunrise weatherman Sam Mac ‘SPLITS from his girlfriend Elle Whittaker after dating for less than a year’
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The coronavirus break-up curse may have struck Sunrise weatherman Sam Mac, who is rumoured to have split from his girlfriend Elle Whittaker.
The pair had been dating for less than a year when they supposedly called it quits last month, a well-placed source tells Daily Mail Australia.
Despite whispers of a break-up, Sam still follows Elle on Instagram and they appear to be on friendly terms.
End of the road? The coronavirus break-up curse may have struck Sunrise weatherman Sam Mac (left), who is rumoured to have split from his girlfriend Elle Whittaker (right)
Sam has made no secret of the fact his job at Sunrise makes it difficult to maintain a long-term relationship.
He reluctantly announced his romance with Elle on Seven’s breakfast show in March, when he brought her up during a weather report.
His Sunrise colleagues joked that his girlfriend didn’t exist, and he proved that they were in fact together by sharing a photo of the couple on Instagram.
What went wrong? Sam has not alluded to a break-up on social media, but tellingly the pair haven’t been pictured together since April 20 (above)
Sam has not alluded to a break-up on social media, but tellingly the pair haven’t been pictured together since April 20.
That same month, the popular TV host told the Fitzy & Wippa radio show that he was enjoying spending time with Elle in lockdown.
‘There is definitely positive to it [staying at home], I mean I’ve got a new girlfriend now so I’ve got time to actually spend with her,’ he said.
Whispers: A well-placed source tells Daily Mail Australia they called it quits last month but remain friends
‘We’ve only been official since just before isolation, I got her at the pre-isolation sale! I got her just before it all happened.’
Radio host Sarah McGilvray noted that it was ‘pretty intense’ for the couple to decide to stay together in lockdown, considering they hadn’t been together for that long.
‘Yeah, it is a bit intense, but so far so good,’ he replied.
Big news! He reluctantly announced his romance with Elle on Sunrise in March, when he brought her up during a weather report. His colleagues joked that his girlfriend didn’t exist, and he proved that they were in fact together by sharing a photo of the couple on Instagram
Elle has a nine-to-five job as a communications adviser for Qantas, but Sam is often travelling around the country working unsociable hours.
The 38-year-old, whose real name is Sam McMillan, previously told New Idea: ‘A lot of why I’m single is because of my dedication to my work.
‘Particularly with this role, the travel means I’m probably only home a couple of days a week.
‘It’s the sort of role that it’s not good to look too far ahead because it is too overwhelming. If I looked at the next two months of my schedule I would be freaking out.’
Dream job: Born in Adelaide, Sam worked in radio and for Channel 10’s The Project before replacing Edwina Bartholomew as Sunrise’s roving weather presenter in early 2016
Born in Adelaide, Sam worked in radio and for Channel 10’s The Project before replacing Edwina Bartholomew as Sunrise’s roving weather presenter in early 2016.
He is one of Australia’s most popular breakfast TV stars, and was even nominated for the coveted Gold Logie last year.
Outside of his entertainment career, he is an advocate for mental health awareness and is the proud owner of a rescue cat named Coco.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Channel Seven and Sam Mac’s representative for comment.
Furry friend: Outside of his entertainment career, Sam is an advocate for mental health awareness and is the proud owner of a rescue cat named Coco (pictured)