‘I saw Grant say he was addicted to meth’

Morning weatherman Grant Denyer farewells his weather presenting job to spend more time with his family. Courtesy Sunrise Network Seven

Grant and Chezzi Denyer. Denyer's management deny the TV presenter is battling a meth addiction. Picture: Belinda Rolland Source: Supplied

A SHOCK development in the story of Grant Denyer's alleged meth addiction today, as a fellow patient comes forward to say he saw the TV personality at the Thai rehab centre speaking openly about his drug issues.

Denyer's management this week denied the explosive claims that he and his wife attended exclusive Thai rehab centre The Cabin for an alleged methamphetamine habit so severe it was costing them up to $4000 a week.

"The wellness centre they attended in Thailand specialises in the treatment of PTSD and exhaustion and they spent four weeks there to finally address these ongoing health concerns. With their conditions now under control they are healthier and happier than they have ever been," read the statement from Denyer's management.

But now, 23-year-old Askin Karahan, a personal trainer from Victoria who was staying at the facility at the same time as Denyer, has come forward.

Inside views of The Cabin rehab centre in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Source: Supplied

Speaking to Woman's Day , Karahan explained what happened when he entered the facility to seek help for his own drug dependency.

"In a roomful of people in group therapy I saw Grant Denyer and his wife stand up and say they were addicted to meth," he tells the magazine.

"Was I shocked to see him? To hear that? Of course I was. I knew him from the weather. I think anyone would have been shocked, but that's the thing about drugs. It takes over the best of us. Role models, actors, sportspeople, musicians, your next door neighbour …"

Karahan, whose own drug of choice was cocaine, said that he recognised Denyer as soon as he saw him.

"I didn't expect him to be there — would anyone? But now I understand that ice is pretty big in Australia and a lot of people are users.

Grant Denyer and wife Chezzy and daughter Sailor. Source: Supplied

"The reason I came forward is because I'm owning up to it. But Grant didn't own up. He says he was in rehab for exhaustion! Well, that's true because you don't sleep when you're on meth!"

Karahan said he had sympathy for Denyer, but wished he had been honest about the real reason he and his wife had sought treatment at The Cabin.

"He needs to [admit it] — it's the only way he'll get better. That's what the experts told us. I have bettered my life by admitting it."

Denyer resigned as Sunrise weather presenter in March 2013 to spend more time with his family. Source: Supplied

"Grant looked like everyone in there — meth addicts, alcoholics, heroin users. We all looked the same. He looked withered away, really tired, skinny, old … He looked like he needed help."

Karahan said he hoped that Denyer would use his position in the public eye to educate others about the dangers of drug addiction.

"Look at Ben Cousins. He talks about his addictions. If Grant did it, people would respect that. I don't care if people believe me. I've only come forward because I wanted to set the record straight."

Denyer himself has been largely silent about the allegations this week — on Monday evening he tweeted a simple message of thanks to his supporters, along with a photo of he and his daughter Sailor.

The statement released by his management also echoed the sentiment.

"Claims that the couple have a drug addiction and that Grant recently lost his Channel 7 contract are both false. They are currently taking legal advice on what action can be taken against the magazine.

"Grant, Chezzi and their young daughter Sailor are an extremely tight family unit and the hurtful and irresponsible article has hit them hard. They wish to thank their family, close friends, Channel 7 and members of the media who continue to support them through these tough times."

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