Andrew O’Keefe was arrested on Wednesday afternoon – just hours after his last court appearance.

Earlier in the day he had appeared in Sydney‘s Downing Centre over allegations he breached a violence protection order put in place on behalf of his former partner.

He walked out of court shortly after 10am in an upbeat mood, even joking with journalists that he was ‘good now’.

But less than two hours later he was back in court after being arrested for allegedly breaching bail conditions. 

‘About 1pm today (Wednesday 7 August 2024), officers attached to Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command arrested a 52-year-old man at a home in Vaucluse,’ police said in a statement.

‘It is alleged the man had been breaching his bail conditions.

‘He was taken to Waverley Police Station and will appear before Waverley Local Court to have his bail re-determined.’

Andrew O’Keefe was arrested on Wednesday – just hours after appearing in court over allegations he breached an apprehended violence order 

 On Tuesday, the former host of Deal or No Deal appeared in good spirits outside court after recording a small victory by avoiding a criminal conviction for driving without a licence. But the troubled ex-TV star cut a forlorn figure later that afternoon (pictured)

His appearance at Waverley marked the third time the former Deal or No Deal host has appeared in court this week.

On Tuesday, he recorded a small court victory when he avoided a criminal conviction after pleading guilty to driving without a licence. 

Representing himself, O’Keefe successfully convinced the magistrate that he was on his way to have his licence reinstated when police pulled him over on June 20 and did not believe he was breaking the law.

He told reporters he’d been dealing with ‘a reasonable magistrate, which is always good’.

Despite his court win, Magistrate Michael Allen noted O’Keefe’s well-documented criminal history, including convictions for domestic violence and drug possession, which he is currently appealing.

‘The sad reality is you’re no stranger to this place, albeit for more serious offending’.’ Mr Allen told him.