Tuesday 24 May 2022 05:40 AM Andrew O'Keefe's tranquil Christian rehab life after allegedly choking a sex ... trends now Troubled television star Andrew O'Keefe has been allowed to swap a cramped prison cell for a long-term rehab stay at an idyllic riverside centre run by a Christian biker. O'Keefe will spend between six and 12 months at the 24-hour Connect Global drug recovery centre on the NSW Central Coast after multiple attempts to secure a release on bail were refused. The court heard his previous bail application was denied because it proposed only a three-week rehab stay. Justice Robertson Wright deemed that inadequate and the new rehab plan was proposed by Justice Robert Hulme as a way forward after O'Keefe plunged into an 'erratic and chaotic lifestyle'. The former Deal Or No Deal host agreed to be taken by his brother Phillip to the Port Stephens facility, where he can play tennis, go fishing and lift weights as he tries to recover from drug dependency. Former channel Seven star Andrew O'Keefe descended into an 'erratic and chaotic' lifestyle and now finds himself in the hands of a rehab run by Christian bikers Andrew O'Keefe (pictured) has been granted bail in the NSW Supreme Court to attend a rehabilitation centre for up to 12 months to combat his long-standing substance abuse Situated next to Swan Bay on the NSW Central Coast, Connect Global has 'a generous nature filled space offering a swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball half court, fishing, bike riding and various other indoor and outdoor activities' His bail conditions include staying at the rehab centre for six months full-time, taking medication prescribed to him and seeing a psychiatrist and psychologist. If he quits Global Connect facility or is kicked out he must hand himself into police. It will be the 50-year-old O'Keefe's tenth stay at a rehab facility. The troubled O'Keefe, who has a history of ice, cannabis and cocaine abuse, appeared from Silverwater jail on Monday via video link. The former Seven Network presenter nodded quietly throughout and thanked the judge after being reprimanded in previous appearances for outbursts in court. Participants in the Connect Global program take part in weight-lifting programs as part of their personal development. The rehab is run by Christian biker Ross Pene Fishing is a popular activity amongst Global Connect participants Connect Global runs a men-only 'drug and alcohol rehabilitation, education and training centre' on a picturesque property adjacent to the Swan River near Port Stephens. It has 19 participants at any one time, who undergo a personalised recovery program but can also indulge in a huge range of recreational activities. It has 'a generous nature-filled space offering a swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball half court, fishing, bike riding and various other indoor and outdoor activities'. The rehab is run by Ross Pene, a member of the C3 Spectrum Church at Anna Bay and the Longriders Christian Motorcycle Club. It has a five-step process to help men get their lives back on track: manhood, fatherhood, workplace, family and community. O'Keefe, who was dumped by the network last year after a string of chaotic drug-related incidents, faced assault and choking charges in January 2022. Police say O'Keefe grabbed a 38-year-old woman by her throat, pushed her to the ground, and punched and kicked her in his Sydney CBD unit. He denied all charges except drug possession and claimed he acted in self-defence. Global Connect participants face off in a ping pong contest Justice Robert Allan Hulme said O'Keefe had a long-standing and significant drug problem combined with mental health issues that were trauma-related. Justice Hulme proposed the new rehab plan. 'It offers the applicant an opportunity to address issues that have led to ... a significant descent into an erratic and chaotic lifestyle,' Justice Hulme said. 'Which is foreign to that which he had experienced until well into his middle ages.' He accepted that the former Deal Or No Deal host experienced greater hardship in custody than someone typically on remand. The court was earlier told O'Keefe was subject to bullying and taunts from prison officers due to his high profile and had spent weeks in isolation. At the time of the January incident O'Keefe was already on bail for a separate alleged incident of assault after being arrested in September. The former television host was charged in January with a slew of offences; two counts of intentionally choking a person, three of common assault, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm Justice Hulme said the charges were serious and that he could not describe the crown case as weak. O'Keefe must comply with several orders including that he not drink alcohol or take any drugs not prescribed by a doctor, and that he stays at the rehab centre until required. 'Thank you Your Honour,' O'Keefe said before also thanking the Crown and his defence counsel. He must also attend his next court hearing on June 20. In June last year the former lawyer avoided conviction for domestic violence charges after they were dealt with under the NSW Mental Health Act. 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) Lifeline 13 11 14 All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility