Nathan Gallagher, a cast member on Bravo's reality TV show "Below Deck", was arrested in Sydney on December 27, 2025, for allegedly assaulting a 29-year-old woman. Gallagher faces charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, intentionally choking a person without consent, and common assault. His "Below Deck" co-star Gael Cameron has filed an Apprehended Violence Application against him, which aims to protect victims from stalking or harassment. A hearing in the case is scheduled for September 1.
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Nathan Gallagher, a star of the reality TV show "Below Deck", was arrested on December 27, 2025, for allegedly assaulting a 29-year-old woman at an apartment complex in Sydney. He has been charged with three crimes: assault occasioning actual bodily harm, intentionally choking a person without consent, and common assault. It's unclear how he pleaded to the charges, but he was granted conditional bail. Gallagher's "Below Deck" castmate Gael Cameron, with whom he shares a 1-year-old son named Kayden, had previously filed an Apprehended Violence Application against him to protect himself from alleged stalking and harassment. A hearing for the case is scheduled for September 1.
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The Bravolebrity was arrested on Dec. 27, 2025, for allegedly assaulting a 29-year-old woman at an apartment complex in Sydney, according to a police report obtained by Rolling Stone.
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Gallagher was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, intentionally choking a person without consent and common assault.
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It’s unclear how Gallagher pleaded to the charges and the outlet reported that he was granted conditional bail.
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Though the identity of the woman he allegedly choked remains unknown, Rolling Stone reported that his “Below Deck” castmate Gael Cameron filed an Apprehended Violence Application against Gallagher, which is meant to legally protect victims from someone who is stalking, harassing, threatening or intimidating them with harm.
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Cameron and Gallagher share a 1-year-old son named Kayden.
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A hearing for the case is scheduled for Sept. 1.
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After news surfaced of the arrest, Gallagher broke his silence, saying he wasn’t “perfect” while confirming his breakup with Cameron.
“I’m not claiming I was perfect.
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I wasn’t,” he told Rolling Stone last Wednesday.
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“I made mistakes and I will take responsibility for my own actions.”
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“But I will not accept being portrayed solely through one person’s account of a relationship when there is another side and evidence relating to it,” Gallagher continued.
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The Bravo star then claimed he has “evidence,” including “contemporaneous video footage from the night in question, as well as messages and other records, which I believe provide important context.”
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“There are also other matters surrounding the relationship that I have never discussed publicly, including circumstances surrounding the breakdown of our relationship, previous allegations she made about a former partner and financial matters relating to the purchase of an apartment in Sydney,” he said.
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“I have kept the evidence and will deal with it through the appropriate channels,” Gallagher added.
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“But I also don’t believe it is fair for one version of events to be presented publicly as though it is the complete story when there is evidence that may materially contradict or provide significant context to that account.”
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The US Sun reported that Gallagher will not appear on the next season of “Below Deck Mediterranean.”
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However, the TV personality’s scenes will not be removed from Season 11, which is currently airing on the network.
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If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.
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Your voice matters.
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Discussions are moderated for civility.
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"Below Deck" star Nathan Gallagher (seen above posing for the show's Season 10 promo) is also facing assault charges.
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Irish news site Donegal Daily reported there is a live bench warrant in existence in Ireland for Gallagher's arrest.
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(Pictured: Gallagher sitting in a chair.)
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The reality star (pictured above with women) is charged with assaulting another man and causing him harm at Main Street in Dungloe, Ireland, on August 7, 2022.
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Fred Jagueneau/Bravo via Getty Images
Gallagher (seen above looking at the water) was arrested on domestic violence charges in Australia last December.
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Fred Jagueneau/Bravo via Getty Images
He allegedly assaulted a 29-year-old woman at an apartment complex in Sydney.
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Gallagher's ex and “Below Deck” castmate Gael Cameron filed an Apprehended Violence Application against Gallagher.
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After news of the arrest surfaced, Gallagher (seen above in a selfie) released a statement, saying he wasn't "perfect."
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Instagram/nathanjgallagher_
Gallagher will reportedly not appear on the forthcoming 12th season of “Below Deck Mediterranean."
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(Pictured: The cast of "Below Deck Mediterranean" clapping.)
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