Bravo cuts ties with Nathan Gallagher after domestic violence conviction

Bravo has severed its professional relationship with Nathan Gallagher following a court ruling in Australia. A network spokesperson stated, Bravo does not plan on working with Nathan in the future, according to reports from Yahoo News and unilad.com.

The decision follows a September 1 court hearing where the 28-year-old was convicted in absentia of common assault, choking without consent, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Because Gallagher failed to appear for the proceedings, the judge proceeded with the trial and determined the evidence proved the accusations. During the hearing, the judge noted that the offenses themselves are very serious, with significant maximum penalties, as reported by Unilad.

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Timeline of Arrest and Conviction

The legal proceedings began on December 27, 2025, when Gallagher was taken into custody. According to a police memo cited by Usmagazine, he was charged with intentionally choking a person without consent, common assault, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm in connection with an incident involving an unidentified 29-year-old woman. The police report indicated that neither party sustained injuries, and Gallagher was granted conditional bail.

Despite these charges, Gallagher appeared in three seasons of Below Deck Mediterranean. The most recent season, released in June, was filmed before the December 2025 arrest. Consequently, reports from unilad.com and Yahoo News indicate that Bravo does not intend to remove Gallagher from those episodes.

The matter culminated on September 1, when Gallagher missed his scheduled court date. With the defendant absent, the court found him guilty on all three charges and immediately issued an arrest warrant.

Date	Event	Legal Status/Outcome
December 27, 2025	Initial Arrest	Charged with three DV offenses; granted conditional bail
August	Rolling Stone Statement	Gallagher admits "mistakes" and claims to possess evidence
September 1	Court Hearing	Convicted in absentia; arrest warrant issued
September 5	Public Response	Gael Cameron addresses situation via Instagram

Protection Orders and Victim Response

Gael Cameron, 30, who co-parents a 14-month-old son named Kayden with Gallagher, has sought legal protection. Usmagazine.com confirmed that an Apprehended Violence Application (AVO) was filed on Cameron's behalf in New South Wales. According to the NSW Government's official website, an AVO is a court-requested order used to protect individuals from fear of stalking, harassment, intimidation, or violence.

Cameron, who began dating Gallagher in 2024 after meeting during a season 9 charter, addressed the situation on September 5 via Instagram Stories.

"It’s been a tough season, but I have been using the past few months to quietly heal and rebuild for little man and myself."

Gael Cameron, Below Deck Mediterranean star, via Instagram

She expressed gratitude for the support received for herself and her son, stating she is really working on finding myself again and moving forward as more details have come to light.

Gallagher's Defense and Claims of Evidence

In an August statement to Rolling Stone, Gallagher contested the public narrative of the relationship. He admitted that he wasn't perfect and made mistakes for which he takes responsibility, but he rejected the idea of being portrayed solely through one person's account.

Gallagher asserted that the public has not heard the full story, stating that what has been reported represents only one side of what was an extremely complicated situation, according to yahoo.com. He claimed to possess messages, records, and contemporaneous video footage from the night in question that he believes provide important context and show events not previously reported. While he offered to provide this footage to Rolling Stone for an independent assessment, the outlet reported that they received no response after requesting the material.

Furthermore, Gallagher alleged there are undisclosed factors surrounding the breakup, including financial disputes over a Sydney apartment and previous allegations Cameron made about a former partner. He stated that his priority is being recognized as a father and establishing a peaceful co-parenting relationship, noting he does not want his son's childhood to become a public battle.

Casting Criticism and Police Search

The conviction has sparked criticism regarding the vetting processes of reality television networks. Bill Willoughby, a former Below Deck cast member, used Instagram to argue that casting needs to change following several incidents involving cast misdemeanors. He suggested that the network is aware of the backgrounds of the people it employs, writing that they know exactly who they're hiring and that it's only a matter of time until things get worse!

The New South Wales Police Force is currently seeking assistance in locating Gallagher. According to a news release from the Ryde Police Area Command, he is described as a Caucasian man with a fair complexion, approximately 165cm tall with a medium build. Police noted that he is known to frequent the Ermington and Melrose Park areas but is believed to be offshore.

Gallagher has stated he will deal with his documentation and evidence through appropriate channels rather than releasing private documents on social media. For the NSW Police, the immediate objective remains the execution of the outstanding arrest warrant once the subject is located.