Nathan Gallagher, a prominent cast member of the reality television series Below Deck Mediterranean, is facing criminal charges in Australia following an arrest late last year. Authorities confirmed that the 27-year-old was taken into custody on December 27, 2025, in connection with an alleged altercation that took place the previous day at a unit complex in the Sydney area.
Legal proceedings and charges
According to a statement from the New South Wales Police, officers from the Ryde Police Area Command arrested Gallagher after receiving reports of an assault involving a 29-year-old woman known to him. Gallagher was subsequently charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, intentionally choking a person without consent, and common assault. Police noted that no serious injuries were reported by either party involved in the incident.
Court records further indicate that an Apprehended Violence Application (AVA) has been filed on behalf of Gael Cameron, Gallagher’s former partner and co-star on the Bravo series. In New South Wales, such an application serves as a protective measure for individuals who fear harm, harassment, or intimidation. Gallagher was released on conditional bail following his arrest and is currently scheduled to appear in court on September 1, 2026, to address both the criminal charges and the violence application.
Professional and personal context
The news of the legal proceedings emerges as Gallagher continues to feature in the 11th season of Below Deck Mediterranean. The couple, who met during the filming of the show’s ninth season in 2023, share a one-year-old son, Kayden, born in 2025. Gallagher has previously spoken publicly about the pressures of balancing his career as a bosun with his responsibilities as a new father.
Neither Bravo nor Gallagher have provided an immediate public comment regarding the ongoing legal matters. The case highlights the intersection of public reality television profiles with private domestic legal disputes, as observers await the upcoming court proceedings to determine the next steps in the judicial process.