Silverchair Lead Singer Daniel Johns walked out of an interview when the host asked him about his recent DUI charges and accident, he asked to take a break before walking out.
Daniel Johns is a singer, songwriter, and musician from Australia. He is well known as the former frontman, songwriter, and guitarist of the Australian rock band Silverchair, but he has been pursuing a solo career since leaving the band in 2011. He has also done some collaborations between 2011 to 2013.
One of the well-known singers in Australia, Daniel has faced some controversies which have been of keen interest to the general public. The most recent one is his March 2022 accident, his blood alcohol level was registered at 0.157 which is three times higher than the legal limit when his SUV crossed the barrier and hit an oncoming van.
Daniel has been trending on the news recently after he excused himself during an interview when the host asked him about his recent crash. The singer asked the host for a few seconds’ break before he exited the studio.
Let us learn more about Silverchair lead singer Daniel Johns and take a closer look at his accident and partner.
What Happened To Silverchair Lead Singer Daniel Johns? Accident Update
Silverchair lead singer Daniel Johns met with an accident in March 2022, he was drunk three times over the limit at the time of the crash.
Daniel was driving his SUV when his vehicle crossed into the wrong side of the road and collided with an oncoming van. He was driving down the Pacific Highway at North Arm Cove, New South Wales when the incident occurred.
The incident left the male driver, 51, and female passenger, 55, of the van injured. The driver was treated for minor injuries at the scene but the passenger was taken to the hospital. She was discharged the same night according to Daily Mail.
Following the accident, Daniel admitted himself to a rehabilitation center to address his drinking and mental issues. His lawyer entered into a plea deal on behalf of the singer. Johns somehow did not receive jail time for his high-range drunk driving but instead was handed out intensive corrections for 10 months.
Furthermore, the singer was also disqualified from driving for seven months and ordered to install an alcohol-reading interlock device in his vehicle for 24 months once he got his license.
Recently, when a host of The Project asked Daniel about his crash, the singer left the show for a brief moment. He did ask to be excused for a few seconds stating he wanted to take a short break as he was filled with emotions during the interview.
Who Is Daniel Johns Partner?
Daniel Johns is currently in a relationship with partner DJ Lauren Mac according to Daily Mail.
The couple started dating back in 2019, but Johns has not shared anything about his present love on the internet yet. He does not post any pictures of his current girlfriend Mac on his Instagram account.
However, Daniel has been in several relationships in the past. He was also married for five years from 2003 to 2008.
Daniel was married to his wife Natalie Imbruglia for five years. Natalie is an Australian-British singer and actress. The couple started dating in 1999 and waited four years to tie their knot in 2003. They announced their divorce in 2008.
The actual reason for Daniel and Natalie’s divorce was their long-distance relationship as Daniel was based in Australia and Natalie was based in London. She said they had grown apart after not being able to spend enough time together.
After getting divorced from his wife, Daniel started dating model Louise Van der Vorst in July 2008. They stayed together for four years until the year 2012. He then dated Estelita Huijer, a fashion designer in 2013. It is unclear when the couple’s relationship ended.
The Silverchair lead then started a relationship with Michelle Leslie in October 2016. The couple separated somewhere around the year 2019.
What Is Daniel Johns Net Worth 2022?
Daniel Johns is worth $20 million as estimated by Celebrity Net Worth.
The singer has amassed his fortune with his long and very successful career as a singer and songwriter.
He found his fame with the Australian rock band Silverchair during his teenage years. He was just 12 years old when he founded the band originally named ‘The Innocent Criminals’ and they received three album contracts from Sony Music by the time he was 15 years old. Instantly shooting Daniel and his band to fame.
After the band members decided to put the band into indefinite hibernation citing the spark between the three was not there anymore, Daniel pursue his solo career and his music won the hearts of millions.
With a such rich career, Johns has made a huge fortune for himself back home. However, he has not discussed much his wealth and income on the web.