Overview

• Paul Hogan, 85, revealed on the Today Show that he remains in Los Angeles to support his 27-year-old son Chance, despite wanting to return to Australia 'tomorrow.'
• Hogan described Chance as a 'terrible person' who intentionally plays into tabloid attention but insisted he is 'alright, better than he gets.'
• Chance has raised concerns with alarming social media posts, including a January video where he appeared intoxicated and expressed suicidal thoughts.
• Hogan criticized the media's sensationalism, suggesting much of Chance's behavior is exaggerated or performed for attention.
• A family friend stated the Hogan family feels 'stuck in limbo' as Paul balances his son's needs with his own desire to return to his home country.