Crocodile Dundee star Paul Hogan breaks his silence on his troubled son Chance: ‘He’s a terrible person’

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By STEPHEN BISSET FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA

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.

Paul, who now lives in the US, admitted to Richard that while he would love to make a permanent move Down Under, he is staying stateside for his youngest son Chance, 27.

‘It’s where I belong,’ Paul replied to Richard who asked what it was like to be back in Australia to promote the film.

Richard then pressed the star on if he had considered relocating back to Australia to which Paul replied: ‘Oh, tomorrow.’

He then admitted he had his reason for staying in Los Angeles.

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

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

When Richard asked for an update on Paul’s troubled son he admitted: ‘[He’s] 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.’

Paul shares Chance with ex-wife Linda Kozlowski. He also has five children with his first wife Noelene Edwards – Brett, Clay, Scott, Todd, and Lauren. 

Paul’s comments come after Chance most recently sparked concern for his welfare back in January.

The 27-year-old shared concerning videos to his Instagram Stories on Monday which saw him 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.

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

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When asked for an update on his troubled son he admitted: ‘[He’s] Alright. Better than he gets’. Also pictured: Paul’s ex-wife and Chance’s mother Linda Kozlowski

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

However, Paul dismissed widespread fears for Chance, back in December.

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 last month, 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.’

Paul poured cold water on concerns while making a quick trip to a local store and an ATM, which was his first public outing in nine months.

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

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Paul’s comments come after Chance recently sparked concern for his welfare in January

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 his second wife, 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.

Paul’s remarks contradict recent reports that he had been ‘worried sick’ about his son.

The reports emerged after Daily Mail Australia shared shocking images of Chance looking dishevelled in a back alley, taken on November 14.