Sunrise host David Koch's on-air comments that men prefer "level-headed and calm" women has drawn the ire of his female colleagues.

Samantha Armytage and Edwina Bartholomew challenged the 59-year-old on Wednesday morning, telling him women instead needed to be themselves while in the dating game.

Samantha Armytage disagreed with Sunrise co-host Kochie's views on men wanting "calm" women. Credit:Seven

The skirmish followed a lively interview between Bartholomew and First Dates contestant Stephanie Sherer who said men found her a bit full-on.