Alan Jones' return to television in doubt as Chris Smith replaces the veteran broadcaster on ADH-TV amid sex abuse allegations and heath woes READ MORE: Alan Jones resurfaces to reveal alarming physical deterioration - as he refutes historical allegations of indecent assault By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia Published: 10:44, 13 August 2024 | Updated: 10:50, 13 August 2024 e-mail View comments Alan Jones' return to television appears to have been delayed after Chris Smith took the veteran broadcaster's slot on digital network ADH-TV. Chris Smith Tonight debuted on Monday in the space formerly held by Jones on the network. New episodes are expected Monday through Thursday weekly, with Jones' former colleague Smith at the helm.
The radio star, who has long planned a return to the airwaves, has kept a low profile in recent months as he struggles with health issues and assault allegations. In March, friends revealed Jones 'is an absolutely broken man' left 'completely devastated' by historical allegations of indecent assault which he denies . The 83-year-old ended months of silence in March, when he released a video detailing the serious health problems which had delayed his scheduled return to his online news channel.
Jones defiantly vowed to eventually resume his broadcasting career after returning to Australia from the UK. However Jones' close supporters said it was not just his physical issues, but the mental trauma inflicted by the indecent assault claims which had acco.