Former TV and radio presenter Chris Smith has taken to social media to provide an update into his sobriety journey, marking a 50 day milestone. 

Smith lost his positions at Sky News and 2GB due to misconduct at a work Christmas party, where he is alleged to have groped a co-worker, as well as making a series of inappropriate comments to others at the event. 

He was accused of harassing four female colleagues at a staff party in 2009, blaming his actions on alcohol and medication he was taking at the time. 

His departure from Sky News was confirmed in December, the same month in which the 60-year-old voluntarily sought treatment and issued a public apology for his actions. 

CEO of Sky News Australia Paul Whittaker released a statement that confirmed Smith’s contract had been terminated due to his misconduct, and said, “following an investigation into allegations of serious misconduct, we have today advised Chris Smith that his contract with Sky News Australia has been terminated as a result of inappropriate behaviour that is in breach of his contract and company policy.

“We continue to offer support to affected staff members whose welfare remains our primary concern.”

This time, Chris has taken to social media to make a statement: that he is, in his own words, “50 days sober”.

To Instagram, Smith shared a picture of himself outdoors, smiling and sporting a green Minecraft hat. On Twitter, his statement attracted almost four thousand likes. 

 
 
 
 
 
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Viewers took to Chris’s posts to share their support for his journey, with some even opening up about their own challenges and experiences.

“Congrats, Chris,” wrote one, “I wish you well on your sober journey. As one who left alcohol behind 456 days ago, it’s the best thing I’ve ever done. All the best.”

 “Well done Chris. I know how hard it is. 4yr 9m 19days for me,” shared another, “wanting days are few and far between now, normally driven by good weather and stress.”

“Onwards,” added fellow Australian entertainer Catherine Alcorn, punctuating her comment with the emoji of a pair of hands raised in praise. 

“I have a recurring problem with alcohol,” Chris admitted at the time of the Christmas party incident. “I am in a facility receiving professional help, to deal conclusively with my abuse of alcohol and solve this once and for all … it can and will be done.”

Images: Instagram

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