Dr Chris Brown is not taking it easy over the Anzac Day long weekend. The 47-year-old celebrity veterinarian was seen engaging in physical activity in the coastal Sydney suburb of Clovelly on Saturday.
Dr Chris appeared completely at ease as he took a morning swim and then jogged along the promenade with a female companion. For the athletic outing, he dressed sensibly for the sun, wearing a plain black T-shirt and matching shorts, which he kept on during his swim. The T-shirt clung to his gym-toned physique.
The star of My Reno Rules looked determined as he stood on the concrete steps leading into the water, preparing to dive in. However, he seemed to get entangled with another swimmer while making his way into the water.
When it was time to run, Dr Chris completed his outfit with a pair of well-worn Asics sneakers. He appeared to be having a great time, chatting and laughing with his workout partner, who wore a similar outfit along with a blue swimming cap and goggles.
After the workout, Dr Chris removed his shirt to reveal his impressively chiseled torso and dried himself with a blue and white striped towel. He added extra sun protection with a dark blue Fjällräven baseball cap.
This sighting comes after Dr Chris recently spoke about his developing relationship with former TV publicist Lorraine Monforte. He revealed that they are keeping things low-key despite growing public interest. In an interview with Stellar, Dr Chris explained that they first met through work and have known each other for years.
"Yeah, I'm in a relationship and really happy. The great thing with Lorraine is that she was a publicist for a TV network for 13 years. That's how we first became friends," Chris said. "And that's essentially all it was for quite a period of time. But she 'gets' TV and she gets the media landscape. So she understands when the phrase 'hard launch' is used, where that's coming from... she's able to laugh at it."
Chris added that Lorraine's television background has helped them handle attention around their relationship, which became public after they were photographed together at the Australian Grand Prix in March. He also noted that he has long been the subject of speculation about his personal life, something he no longer takes too seriously.
"Occasionally I'll run into the women I've supposedly been in a relationship with... we have a good laugh," he joked. "That's the only way you can deal with it... I could be rumored to be in a relationship with someone one week, then separated the next. And the following week, I'm having a baby with someone else. It's hard to keep up. Sometimes I need my dad, or a friend of the family, to remind me who I'm supposed to be in a relationship with."
The couple is believed to be dividing their time between Sydney and Brisbane, but they are largely keeping their relationship out of the spotlight for now.
Meanwhile, Dr Chris is currently hosting the Channel Seven reality show My Reno Rules. The show received a lackluster reception from fans when it premiered this week, with some labeling it a pale imitation of The Block. Fronted by Dr Chris and featuring billionaire Block bidder Adrian Portelli, the program promises high-stakes renovation drama, big personalities, and an eye-watering cash prize for the winning team.
However, some viewers were disappointed and took to social media to express their frustration. "The show was disappointing. Definitely not the same caliber as The Block," one viewer commented, while another added, "The Temu Block." A third wrote, "Seven's My Reno Rules is to Nine's The Block what Seven's Australian Spartan was to Nine's Australian Ninja Warrior." Another criticized the format, saying, "Hard to say you're taking on The Block when only one team gets 100k and the rest go home with donuts!"
Despite the criticism, some viewers enjoyed the new show, with one describing it as "great" and another saying the cast was "hilarious."
