Reality television personality Skye Wheatley has been banned from driving for five months and fined $700 after pleading guilty to being in charge of a motor vehicle while over the alcohol limit. The Southport Magistrates Court heard on Monday that police discovered Wheatley, 32, passed out in her car at a Gold Coast McDonald's after consuming a bottle of Jim Beam. Officers woke her by tapping on her car windows, at which point she registered a blood-alcohol reading of 0.119.

Wheatley's lawyer, Belinda Robinson, informed the court that the mother-of-two had returned to the Gold Coast late on August 8, experiencing sleep deprivation after a flight from Melbourne. Robinson stated that Wheatley had been dealing with anxiety and depression related to her return home and had a reduced appetite in the week leading up to the incident.

In mitigation, Robinson also highlighted that Wheatley has taken steps to address her mental health and her relationship with alcohol since the incident. The court was informed that Wheatley has participated in a police program since August 20, consulted a psychologist, and is now taking medication for anxiety and depression. In mitigation, Robinson said Wheatley had taken steps to address her mental health and her relationship with alcohol since the incident

Wheatley, who gained public attention on 'Big Brother Australia' in 2014 and has since cultivated a significant social media following, expressed deep disappointment in her actions. She stated to the Daily Mail earlier this month that there was no excuse for her behavior and that she takes full responsibility for the consequences. Wheatley had previously mentioned being parked at the McDonald's for approximately four hours before a passerby contacted the police. Southport Magistrates Court heard on Monday that police found the former Big Brother Australia star passed out inside her car at a McDonald's on the Gold Coast after she drank a bottle of Jim Beam in the vehicle over the course of a few hours

Following the charge, Wheatley shared with her Instagram followers that she had experienced "the worst two days of my life," feeling anxious, sad, numb, and in shock. She acknowledged that the incident prompted her to reflect on her alcohol consumption and decision-making. Wheatley urged others to avoid driving if they have any doubt about their sobriety, advising, "If you're questioning whether you're okay to drive, don't. Get an Uber, call someone, leave the car where it is. Whatever inconvenience that causes is nothing compared to what can happen when you make the wrong decision."