Kris Smith

Kris Smith
Smith in 2015
Born	(1978-08-20) 20 August 1978 (age 46) Salford, Greater Manchester, England, U.K.
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

Kris Smith

Playing information
Position	Second-row, Loose forward
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1998–2000 Leeds Rhinos 0 0 0 0 0 1998–1999 → Bramley (loan) 22 2 55 0 118 2001 Halifax Blue Sox 1 0 0 0 0 2001 London Broncos 1 0 0 0 0 2003–06 Swinton Lions 71 12 33 0 114 2007 Oldham 10 5 0 0 20 Total 105 19 88 0 252
As of 22 May 2021

Kris Smith (born 20 August 1978) is an English Australian model, television presenter and former professional rugby league player.^[1][2][3]

Career

Rugby league

In England, Smith played for a number of British Super League clubs including the Leeds Rhinos, London Broncos, Halifax Blue Sox, Salford Red Devils, Oldham Roughyeds and Swinton Lions.^[4][5][6]

Modelling

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 a Myer ambassador - a contract that has subsequently been renewed several times.^{[7][8][9][10]}

Television

In 2010, Smith was announced as the new co-host of FOX8 reality series Football Superstar replacing Brian McFadden.^[11][12]

Smith was one of the celebrity contestants to compete on the first episode of Celebrity Come Dine With Me Australia on Lifestyle.^[13] Smith competed against Josh Thomas, Chloe Maxwell and Prue MacSween on the episode which aired in December 2012.^[14]

Throughout 2012 and 2013, Smith was a regular contributor to Network Ten's discussion program Can of Worms.^[15][16]

In June 2013, Smith was announced as one of the four original presenters of the Seven Network's new early afternoon infotainment program The Daily Edition, hosting the show alongside Tom Williams, Monique Wright and Sally 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 the third series of 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 was White Ribbon Australia, having revealed on the show he was once the victim of domestic violence.^[22]

Smith guest hosted Network Ten lifestyle program The Living Room in 2018.^[23] Also that year, he was one of the celebrities who took part in the Seven Network's The Real Full Monty.^[24] In early 2019, it was reported that Smith had teamed up with three of his The Real Full Monty castmates (Shane Jacobson, Todd McKenney and Brian Taylor) to film a new travel comedy show for the Seven Network called Mates on a Mission.^[25]

In August 2019, Smith appeared on a celebrity edition of The Chase Australia alongside Lisa Curry, Brendan Jones and Ricki-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 Parkinson in the "Final Chase".^[26] Smith was representing Challenge.^[27]

Personal life

Smith has had a number of highly publicised relationships, including with performer Dannii Minogue, with model and nutritionist Maddy King, and with personal trainer and former Australia's Next Top Model contestant, 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 from osteoarthritis and will need to have titanium knee replacements fitted 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

1. Sharpe, Annette (23 February 2013) A day in the life of Kris Smith, The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
2. Waterhouse, Kate (11 May 2014) Date with Kate: Kris Smith, The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
3. Rutherford, Karlie (9 September 2017) Kris Smith returns from reality to modelling, The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
4. "Kris Smith - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
5. Dollin, Shawn; Ferguson, Andrew; Bates, Bill (2005-2019) Career Stats & Summary: Kris Smith, Rugby League Project. Accessed 20 September 2019.
6. Kris Smith, Celebrity Speakers. Accessed 20 September 2019.
7. 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.com.au. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
8. Gortan, Renata (20 July 2013) Muscling up the world of modelling, news.com.au. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
9. Hoyer, Melissa (31 October 2013) Kris Smith will be the face of Myer for another two years, news.com.au. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
10. Byrne, Fiona (29 January 2017) Kris Smith re-signs as Myer ambassador, Herald Sun. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
11. Knox, David (29 April 2010) Kris Smith for Football Superstar, TV Tonight. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
12. Brown, Pam (3 June 2010) Rookie host Smith ready for star baby, The West Australian. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
13. (28 November 2012) Q&A with Celebrity Kris Smith, Lifestyle Food. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
14. (2012) Series 1, Episode 1, Celebrity Come Dine With Me Australia, Lifestyle Food. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
15. Knox, David (29 October 2012) Can of Worms: Oct 29, TV Tonight. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
16. Knox, David (5 May 2013) Can of Worms: When Julie Bishop met Kris Smith, TV Tonight. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
17. (6 June 2013) Kris Smith has got the ex factor, The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
18. Knox, David (7 June 2013) The Daily Edition spinning it before it even gets started, TV Tonight. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
19. Moran, Jonathan (24 January 2015) Kris Smith cutting back appearances on Seven's The Daily Edition, news.com.au. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
20. 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.
21. Moran, Jonathan (3 March 2017) Keira Maguire and Kris Smith eliminated from I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here, news.com.au. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
22. Carmody, Broede (27 February 2017) Kris Smith reveals he was the victim of domestic violence, The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
23. Knox, David (7 March 2018) Kris Smith guest hosts The Living Room, TV Tonight. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
24. 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.
25. Dawson, Abigail (17 February 2019) Seven launches new travel comedy Mates on a Mission, Mumbrella. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
26. (28 August 2019) The Chase Australia Celebrity Special: Season 1, Episode 2, Seven Network. Accessed 20 September 2019.
27. (27 August 2019) Kris is Chasing for Challenge, Challenge website. Retrieved 20 September 2019
28. (4 April 2012) Dannii Minogue confirms split with Kris Smith, The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
29. Moran, Jonathan (17 October 2016) Darling couple Kris Smith and Maddy King confirm shock split, The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
30. 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.
31. (8 July 2010) Dannii Minogue has a baby boy, ABC News. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
32. (6 December 2018) Kris Smith welcomes baby with girlfriend Sarah Boulazeris, news.com.au. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
33. (3 October 2017) Kris Smith opens up about his battle with osteoarthritis, Lifestyle. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
34. Kennerly, Kerri-Anne (14 September 2011) Kris Smith interview, Kerri-Anne, Nine Network. Accessed 20 September 2019.
35. Domjen, Briana (28 January 2014) Kris Smith abandons coffee for charity, The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
36. Seiler, Melissa (3 August 2016) Stars don denim in Jeans for Genes swimming challenge, The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
37. (18 July 2017) 'Mountain goats' and model to tackle Kokoda, Sky Racing. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
38. Moran, Jonathan (14 December 2017) Model Kris Smith supports Oxfam appeals and urges Christmas giving, The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 20 September 2019.