{"id":726617,"date":"2026-06-10T04:22:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T04:22:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/726617\/"},"modified":"2026-06-10T04:22:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T04:22:12","slug":"kris-smith-myer-model-kris-smith-confirms-18-year-partnership-is-over","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/726617\/","title":{"rendered":"Kris Smith Myer: Model Kris Smith confirms 18-year partnership is over"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kris Smith<\/a> has spoken out after his brand ambassadorship with Myer<\/a> ended after 18 years. <\/p>\n

The English model and former footballer<\/a>, 47, who was previously in a relationship with Aussie singer Dannii Minogue<\/a>, shared a poignant post to mark the end of an era. <\/p>\n

\"Kris<\/p>\n

Kris Smith confirms his 18-year partnership with Myer is over. Seen with Jennifer Hawkins who has also been a face of the department store.\u00a0Instagram@krissmith13<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter 18 years @myer our relationship has come to an end,\u201d he wrote in an Instagram post<\/a> underneath campaign images and his time at events for the retail giant. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe fun I\u2019ve had, the places I\u2019ve visited and the people I\u2019ve met will live with me forever, thank you for trusting in me to represent your brand it\u2019s been unreal\u2026. #myer #itsbeenemotional.\u201d<\/p>\n

Underneath, Aussie model and The Block<\/a> star Elyse Knowles<\/a> commented: \u201cA beautiful journey! I was so lucky to be by your side for a snippet, with ur (sic) constant support ! Lots of love xx.\u201d<\/p>\n

Myer also shared a statement with nine.com.au on Wednesday, with a spokesperson stating: \u201cKris<\/a> has been a key part of the Myer story for the past 18 years, and we\u2019re proud of everything we\u2019ve built together.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHis contribution to the brand has been significant, and something we\u2019ll always be thankful for.\u201d <\/p>\n

They added that the retail giant is heading in a new direction, saying: \u201cAs we enter a new chapter, we\u2019ve evolved our approach to talent moving away from traditional ambassadors, to work with a broader range of Australian talent across individual campaigns.\u201d<\/p>\n

Smith, who hails from the UK but is based in Australia<\/a>, first became a Myer ambassador around 2009. <\/p>\n

Other familiar faces who have been ambassadors for the brand over the years, include the likes of Aussie model Jennifer Hawkins, Elyse Knowles, and Rachael Finch.<\/p>\n

\"Kris<\/p>\n

\u201cThe fun I\u2019ve had, the places I\u2019ve visited and the people I\u2019ve met will live with me forever.”\u00a0Instagram\/@krissmith13<\/p>\n

It comes after Smith, who is married to fitness buff Sarah Boulazeris, revealed he lost his beloved father just last month. <\/p>\n

He shared a touching tribute to his late dad as he shared the news with his followers. <\/p>\n

\u201cToday we say goodbye to my amazing dad, I can\u2019t thank you for all you gave me, all you taught me and the love I\u2019ve felt\u2026,\u201d Smith wrote. <\/p>\n

\"Dannii<\/p>\n

Fans will remember he dated singer Dannii Minogue from 2008 to 2012. \u00a0Getty<\/p>\n

\u201cIt will never leave and nor will you in my thoughts, you\u2019re back with Gaz now, and I know you\u2019re causing chaos.. <\/p>\n

\u201cTill we meet again\u2026 I love you xxxxx,\u201d he sweetly added.<\/p>\n