Sunrise Weatherman Sam Mac Stuns Viewers with Naked Onsen Live Cross from Kyoto
Channel Seven viewers were left in a state of shock and amusement on Thursday morning when the notoriously cheeky weatherman Sam Mac abandoned all modesty during a live cross from Kyoto, Japan. The 43-year-old television personality, known for his playful sense of humour, stripped completely naked before stepping into a traditional heated bath known as an onsen, braving freezing temperatures alongside three other men.
A Bold Broadcast from the Land of the Rising Sun
Sam Mac, who has been in Japan as part of a paid sponsorship with online travel agency Tripadeal for Sunrise, explained the cultural context to viewers with characteristic wit. "It's great for your skin. It's great for relaxation, great for your body," he stated, before adding with a grin, "But it's customary in Japan to do it completely naked. Completely nude." He continued his introduction by quipping, "But some things are universal, right? Like nudity. So that's exciting for everyone. So we're going to get in the onsen in just a moment."
Pointing to the snow-covered roof of the onsen facility, Sam highlighted the chilly conditions, noting, "It's very cold here, minus one." He then proceeded to slip out of his robe, baring his bottom to the camera, a move that sent the Brekkie Central team, including hosts Natalie Barr and Matt Shirvington, into fits of uncontrollable laughter. While making his way to the edge of the hot spring, Sam carefully hid his nether regions from view, but couldn't resist making a raunchy joke: "When I was outside it was an inner - and I'm not talking about my belly button - but I think we should cut back to you guys before you see my chopsticks."
Social Media Reaction and Censored Aftermath
A censored version of the clip, which used a digital filter to obscure Sam's bottom, was later shared to Instagram, where it met with an enthusiastic and humorous response from fans. One viewer commented, "That was hilarious," adding, "Glad I got to see the unedited version this morning. Bloody hilarious." Another fan joked, "Very educational," while a third praised the production team, writing, "Very good camera work from the person who saved your dignity."
This audacious broadcast follows Sam Mac's surprise announcement last year that he and his young family would be relocating from Sydney to Melbourne. The fan favourite weatherman is engaged to fiancée Rebecca James, and the couple share two daughters – Margot, three, and Mabel, one. In a heartfelt Instagram post last September, Sam revealed that a major reason for the move was to be closer to Rebecca's parents, ensuring their children could grow up near their grandparents.
Sam and Rebecca welcomed their first daughter Margot in September 2022, just two years after they began dating. At the time, Sam expressed his overwhelming joy, writing, "This is a love I never even knew existed. I'm overwhelmed and still processing it all right now. My girls. Wow." The couple announced their engagement in December 2023 with a sweet social media post showing Rebecca's diamond ring, captioned "Ladies and gentlemen, my fiancé! She said yes." Their second daughter, Mabel, was born in August 2024, completing their family unit.
Sam Mac's naked onsen adventure represents another chapter in his long history of entertaining and sometimes controversial television moments, demonstrating his willingness to push boundaries while maintaining his affable on-screen persona. The incident has certainly given Sunrise viewers a memorable start to their day, blending cultural education with unexpected humour.
