EXCLUSIVE Andrew O'Keefe breathed a huge sigh of relief when he had a victory in court today. But these photos show the fallen TV star's sad reality..
. READ MORE: Andrew O'Keefe's excuse that saw him escape conviction By Max Aitchison For Daily Mail Australia Published: 03:36 EDT, 6 August 2024 | Updated: 03:49 EDT, 6 August 2024 e-mail View comments Andrew O'Keefe appeared upbeat outside court on Tuesday, even joking with journalists that he 'can't stay away from the place'. It was perhaps no wonder the former Deal or No Deal host was in a good mood as he had just avoided a criminal conviction for being caught driving with a suspended licence at Sydney 's Downing Centre local court.
But the troubled ex-TV star cut a forlorn figure after the cameras stopped rolling. O'Keefe, 52, appeared downcast as he stopped for a rest on a stone bench in a park in Paddington in the city's Eastern Suburbs. The former Chase Australia host, who was wearing a checked turquiose suit pared with a tie and socks in differing shades of blue, dabbed at his sweaty brow with a handkerchief.
The fallen star sipped on a fizzy Lucozade as he stared off into the distance. At one point, he appeared to spit dejectedly into the grass at his feet. It was a far cry from his heights as host of shows like Weekend Sunrise and The Rich List.
Andrew O'Keefe initially appeared upbeat outside court on Tuesday after recording a small court win. But the troubled ex-TV star cut a forlorn figure after the cameras stopped.