‘He’s changed’: Chris Smith replaces Alan Jones on digital TV

Chris Smith has been given another chance after being sacked by Sky News and 2GB for inappropriate conduct, leaving Alan Jones’ broadcasting future in major doubt.

Alan Jones’ intention to return to broadcasting appears in significant doubt, after he was replaced on digital news platform ADH-TV by former long-time radio colleague Chris Smith.

“Chris Smith Tonight” made its debut on Monday, with the Australian Digital Holdings (ADH) website claiming Smith would provide “new episodes Monday to Thursday at 8pm.”

That timeslot had been previously held by Jones, who was a founding host on ADH-TV.

Chris Smith, who has now been announced as the new 8pm host on ADH TV, made his debut last night. Source: adh.tv

Smith was sacked by both Sky News and 2GB in December 2022 over alleged inappropriate behaviour towards women at Sky’s Christmas party.

At the time, both Nine Radio and News Corp, the owner of this masthead, ruled he was in clear breach of his contract.

It was the latest in a number of alcohol-related issues Smith has encountered during his career.

However, when explaining the decision to give Smith another chance, an ADH spokesperson told The Daily Telegraph: “He has turned his life around and stopped drinking. We are very much convinced that he’s changed.”

Alan Jones, the founding host of ADH TV, during his nightly program. Jones has not been on air since November 2023. Piacture: Australian Digital Holdings

Meanwhile Jones, 83, has maintained an extremely low profile after being accused of indecently groping and assaulting multiple men. He vehemently denies those allegations.

Earlier this year, Jones released a video to News Corp where he said: “I have every intention of returning to broadcasting” but also had to “take the medical advice.”

Jones declined to comment.
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