Paul Hogan breaks his silence on his troubled son Chance (2025)

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Australian comedy icon Paul Hogan has opened up about his troubled son Chance.

The Crocodile Dundee star, 85, was chatting to Today show entertainment editor Richard Wilkins on Wednesday about a new cut of the iconic film.

'Hoges', who now lives in the US, admitted he would love to make a permanent move back Down Under, but he is staying stateside for his youngest son Chance, 27.

'It's where I belong,' he replied when asked what it was like to be back in Australia to promote the film.

The Nine host then pressed the star on if and when he would like to relocate to Australia, to which he replied: 'Oh, tomorrow.'

However for the time being he needs to remain in Los Angeles.

'I have business reasons and my son to stay in the States for now,' he said.

When asked for an update on the condition of his troubled son he said: 'Alright.Better than he gets.

'He gets a lot of tabloid stuff, but he's a terrible person because he knows they're watching him and he puts something on for them.'

Chance is his son with second wife Linda Kozlowski, his Crocodile Dundee co-star.

He also has five children with his first wife Noelene Edwards: Brett, Clay, Scott, Todd, and Lauren.

Chance most recently sparked concern for his welfare back in January.

The 27-year-old shared concerning videos to his Instagram Stories in which he was drinking wine and slurring his words as he sat at a table in public.

'This is my life. This is what it's been reduced to,' Chance slurred as he took sips from his wine glass.

The camera he angled toward his face and laptop wobbled as he struggled to hold it steady while he spoke.

He then leaned in close and said: 'Please. Please kill me. I'm begging you.'

Chance, an aspiring musician who has been based in Venice Beach with his famous father, has frequently made headlines over his erratic behaviour.

But when DailyMail.com caught up with Paul while he ran errands in Los Angeles in December, the father-of-six said there was nothing to fear.

Asked if he was worried about Chance, Paul shook his head casually and smiled before replying: 'Nah.'

He continued: 'No. It's a lot of made up stuff and a lot of it he [Chance] does on purpose.'

The largely reclusive star appeared friendly and happy to chat despite the rumours and concerns circulating about his son.

The movie legend, who's originally from Sydney, left his home country behind following the success of the 1986 action-comedy film Crocodile Dundee.

He made the move to settle with Linda in Los Angeles in the '90s.

Chance has been living with his father in LA since his parents' divorce in 2014 after 24 years of marriage.

In November, troubling photos emerged of Chance buying beer and shuffling around Venice Beach back alleys, near the home he shares with his father.

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