Kris Smith
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Nationality | English-Australian |
Occupation(s) | Presenter, model, rugby league player |
Years active | 2008–present |
Spouse |
Sarah Boulazeris (m.2022) |
Partner | Dannii Minogue(2008–2012) |
Children | 3 |
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As of 22 May 2021 |
Kris Smith(born 20 August 1978) is anEnglish Australianmodel, television presenter and former professionalrugby leagueplayer.[1][2][3]
Career
[edit]Rugby league
[edit]In England, Smith played for a number of BritishSuper Leagueclubs including theLeeds Rhinos,London Broncos,Halifax Blue Sox,Salford Red Devils,Oldham Roughyeds(Heritage № 1201) andSwinton Lions.[4][5][6]
Modelling
[edit]Smith has worked extensively as a model after he was signed to an agency in the United Kingdom following his retirement from rugby league.[6]
Following his move to Australia in 2008, he was signed as aMyerambassador - a contract that has subsequently been renewed several times.[7][8][9][10]
Television
[edit]In 2010, Smith was announced as the new co-host ofFOX8reality seriesFootball SuperstarreplacingBrian McFadden.[11][12]
Smith was one of the celebrity contestants to compete on the first episode ofCelebrity Come Dine With Me AustraliaonLifestyle.[13]Smith competed againstJosh Thomas,Chloe Maxwelland Prue MacSween on the episode which aired in December 2012.[14]
Throughout 2012 and 2013, Smith was a regular contributor toNetwork Ten's discussion programCan of Worms.[15][16]
In June 2013, Smith was announced as one of the four original presenters of theSeven Network's new early afternoon infotainment programThe Daily Edition,hosting the show alongsideTom Williams,Monique WrightandSally Obermeder.[17][18]Smith continued in this role until it was announced he would be scaling back his commitments to the program from January 2015.[19]
It was revealed in January 2017 that Smith would be one of the contestants to compete on thethird seriesof Network Ten reality series,I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!.[20]Smith was the fourth celebrity to be eliminated from the competition.[21]His nominated charity wasWhite Ribbon Australia,having revealed on the show he was once the victim ofdomestic violence.[22]
Smith guest hosted Network Ten lifestyle programThe Living Roomin 2018.[23]Also that year, he was one of the celebrities who took part in the Seven Network'sThe Real Full Monty.[24]In early 2019, it was reported that Smith had teamed up with three of hisThe Real Full Montycastmates (Shane Jacobson,Todd McKenneyandBrian Taylor) to film a new travel comedy show for the Seven Network calledMates on a Mission.[25]
In August 2019, Smith appeared on a celebrity edition ofThe Chase AustraliaalongsideLisa Curry,Brendan JonesandRicki-Lee Coulter.The team managed to achieve a collective total of $47,000 during the first four rounds for their respective charities, but lost the money when they were beaten by The Chaser,Matt Parkinsonin the "Final Chase".[26]Smith was representing Challenge.[27]
Personal life
[edit]Smith has had a number of highly publicised relationships, including with performerDannii Minogue,with model and nutritionist Maddy King, and with personal trainer and formerAustralia's Next Top Modelcontestant, Sarah Boulazeris.[28][29][30]
He has one son with Minogue who was born in 2010, and two daughters with Boulazeris, born in 2018 and 2019.[31][32]
Smith suffers fromosteoarthritisand will need to have titaniumknee replacementsfitted in the future.[33]
Smith is also known for his involvement with a number of charitable organisations and causes.[34][35][36][37][38]
References
[edit]- ^Sharpe, Annette (23 February 2013)A day in the life of Kris Smith,The Daily Telegraph.Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^Waterhouse, Kate (11 May 2014)Date with Kate: Kris Smith,The Sydney Morning Herald.Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^Rutherford, Karlie (9 September 2017)Kris Smith returns from reality to modelling,The Daily Telegraph.Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^"Kris Smith - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project".rugbyleagueproject.org.Retrieved21 September2019.
- ^Dollin, Shawn; Ferguson, Andrew; Bates, Bill (2005-2019)Career Stats & Summary: Kris Smith,Rugby League Project. Accessed 20 September 2019.
- ^abKris Smith,Celebrity Speakers. Accessed 20 September 2019.
- ^Lentini, Rosemarie (24 August 2012)Boys in the battle for billions as David Jones and Myer fronting promotions with models Jason Dundas and Kris Smith,news.au.Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^Gortan, Renata (20 July 2013)Muscling up the world of modelling,news.au.Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^Hoyer, Melissa (31 October 2013)Kris Smith will be the face of Myer for another two years,news.au.Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^Byrne, Fiona (29 January 2017)Kris Smith re-signs as Myer ambassador,Herald Sun.Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^Knox, David (29 April 2010)Kris Smith for Football Superstar,TV Tonight.Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^Brown, Pam (3 June 2010)Rookie host Smith ready for star baby,The West Australian.Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^(28 November 2012)Q&A with Celebrity Kris Smith,Lifestyle Food.Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^(2012)Series 1, Episode 1,Celebrity Come Dine With Me Australia, Lifestyle Food. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^Knox, David (29 October 2012)Can of Worms: Oct 29,TV Tonight.Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^Knox, David (5 May 2013)Can of Worms: When Julie Bishop met Kris Smith,TV Tonight.Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^(6 June 2013)Kris Smith has got the ex factor,The Daily Telegraph.Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^Knox, David (7 June 2013)The Daily Edition spinning it before it even gets started,TV Tonight.Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^Moran, Jonathan (24 January 2015)Kris Smith cutting back appearances on Seven's The Daily Edition,news.au.Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^Lallo, Michael (31 January 2017)I'm a Celeb 2017: Wait, why is Kris Smith on our telly?,The Sydney Morning Herald.Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^Moran, Jonathan (3 March 2017)Keira Maguire and Kris Smith eliminated from I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here,news.au.Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^Carmody, Broede (27 February 2017)Kris Smith reveals he was the victim of domestic violence,The Sydney Morning Herald.Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^Knox, David (7 March 2018)Kris Smith guest hosts The Living Room,TV Tonight.Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^Clayton, Cy (28 July 2018)The Real Full Monty pushes famous Aussie blokes out of their comfort zone - and their clothes,The West Australian.Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^Dawson, Abigail (17 February 2019)Seven launches new travel comedy Mates on a Mission,Mumbrella.Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^(28 August 2019)The Chase Australia Celebrity Special: Season 1, Episode 2,Seven Network.Accessed 20 September 2019.
- ^(27 August 2019)Kris is Chasing for Challenge,Challenge website. Retrieved 20 September 2019
- ^(4 April 2012)Dannii Minogue confirms split with Kris Smith,The Sydney Morning Herald.Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^Moran, Jonathan (17 October 2016)Darling couple Kris Smith and Maddy King confirm shock split,The Daily Telegraph.Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^Wang, Jessica (11 July 2018)Model Kris Smith and Sarah Boulazeris just announced their baby news in the cutest way,Mamamia.Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^(8 July 2010)Dannii Minogue has a baby boy,ABC News.Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^(6 December 2018)Kris Smith welcomes baby with girlfriend Sarah Boulazeris,news.au.Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^(3 October 2017)Kris Smith opens up about his battle with osteoarthritis,Lifestyle.Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^Kennerly, Kerri-Anne(14 September 2011)Kris Smith interview,Kerri-Anne,Nine Network.Accessed 20 September 2019.
- ^Domjen, Briana (28 January 2014)Kris Smith abandons coffee for charity,The Daily Telegraph.Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^Seiler, Melissa (3 August 2016)Stars don denim in Jeans for Genes swimming challenge,The Daily Telegraph.Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^(18 July 2017)'Mountain goats' and model to tackle Kokoda,Sky Racing.Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^Moran, Jonathan (14 December 2017)Model Kris Smith supports Oxfam appeals and urges Christmas giving,The Daily Telegraph.Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- 1978 births
- Australian male models
- Australian people of English descent
- Australian rugby league players
- Australian television presenters
- English emigrants to Australia
- English male models
- English television presenters
- English rugby league players
- Halifax R.L.F.C. players
- Living people
- London Broncos players
- Models from Sydney
- Oldham R.L.F.C. players
- Rugby league players from Salford
- Swinton Lions players