Reality TV Star Flees Australia, Arrest Warrant Issued
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Reality TV Star Flees Australia, Arrest Warrant Issued
- An arrest warrant has been issued for reality TV personality Nathan Gallagher after he failed to appear in a Sydney court on September 1, 2026, for domestic violence charges, leading prosecutors to believe he has left Australia.
- Gallagher, known from "Below Deck Mediterranean," was found guilty in his absence on three charges, including assault occasioning actual bodily harm, choking without consent, and common assault, related to an incident in December 2025 involving his former partner, Gael Cameron.
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An Australian court has issued an arrest warrant for Nathan Gallagher, a star of the reality television series “Below Deck Mediterranean,” after he reportedly fled the country. Gallagher was scheduled to appear in Burwood Local Court in Sydney on September 1, 2026, to face domestic violence charges but did not attend, prompting prosecutors to suggest he had departed Australia.
Gallagher was arrested on December 27, 2025, following an alleged incident on Boxing Day at a residential complex in Melrose Park, Sydney. Police documents presented in court alleged that Gallagher choked his former partner and “Below Deck” co-star, Gael Cameron, by covering her mouth and nose, causing her to be unable to breathe. He was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, choking without consent, and common assault.
Despite Gallagher’s “categorically” denying choking Cameron or covering her mouth, Judge Janine Lacy found the offenses “proven” in his absence. The court granted conditional bail to Gallagher on January 15, 2026, after he initially pleaded not guilty to all three charges. However, his failure to appear for the September 1st hearing led to the conviction and the issuance of an arrest warrant.
This marks the second instance of Gallagher reportedly evading legal proceedings, with a previous arrest warrant issued in April 2025 in Ireland for an alleged assault on a man in August 2022. Gallagher had previously issued a statement in August 2026, claiming to have video evidence and messages that would provide additional context to the domestic violence case. His relationship with Gael Cameron and their son has been featured on “Below Deck Mediterranean,” with the currently airing season filmed before his December 2025 arrest.