Andrew O’Keefe set to return back on set two months after break

Controversial Channel 7 quiz show host Andrew O’Keefe is due back on air next month, two months after being suspended due to “emotional exhaustion”.

• O’Keefe in court scuffle with photographer
• ‘Exhausted’ O’Keefe takes leave to treat ‘personal issues’

Controversial Channel 7 quiz show host Andrew O’Keefe is due back on air next month, two months after being suspended due to “emotional exhaustion”.

The Sunday Telegraph revealed in April the long-time TV personality would be taking extended leave to deal with a long-term health crisis.

However after working through his personal issues, The Chase host has signalled he is ready to get back into the production groove.

Andrew O'Keefe took extended leave to treat “personal issues: Picture: AAP Image/Joel Carrett

The break came after his married breakdown and a number of incidents including this scuffle with a photographer outside court. Picture: AAP

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O’Keefe is to commence filming new episodes of The Chase, which will be a series of celebrity challenges, in the first week of June in Melbourne.

It is unknown yet when the celebrity episodes will screen.

The father-of-three spoke in December about navigating life post-marriage breakdown.

“I spent 25 years building a certain emotional castle, and creating all of the things that we like to think we are going to achieve in life, and at the age of 47 I feel like I am starting all over again,” he said.

He hosts TV game show The Chase Australia. Picture: Ian Currie

Last month his manager Mark Klemens confirmed O’Keefe was taking a break to: “to regroup and work through some personal issues”.

“Over the past year or so AOK has had to come to terms with his marriage breakdown among a range of other issues,” Klemens said.

“He is emotionally exhausted, to say the least, and needs this break. He is also determined to deal with these issues and is committed to getting back on track as soon as he can.”

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