Nathan Gallagher, the Irish bosun on Bravo’s Below Deck Mediterranean, has been arrested on domestic violence charges in Australia after allegedly assaulting a woman near Sydney in December 2025.
The news, first reported by Rolling Stone on August 19, 2026, arrived while Gallagher’s current season of Below Deck Mediterranean is still airing on Bravo. One of that season’s central storylines follows Gallagher trying to balance his demanding job on a superyacht with his role as a new father. The mother of his child is Gael Cameron, a fellow Below Deck cast member with whom he has had a complicated, on-and-off relationship since they first met on the show in 2023.
Court records reviewed by multiple outlets show that Cameron has filed an Apprehended Violence Application against Gallagher in New South Wales, with a hearing set for September 1, 2026.
Neither Gallagher, Cameron, nor Bravo has publicly commented on the arrest.
Here is what is known about the charges, the court proceedings, and the relationship that preceded them.
The Arrest and Charges
On December 27, 2025, officers from the Ryde Police Area Command arrested Nathan Gallagher, 27, at a unit complex on Appleforth Street in Melrose Park, a suburb in Sydney’s northwest. According to New South Wales Police, Gallagher allegedly assaulted a 29-year-old woman he knew at the same location the previous day, December 26.
The woman was not publicly identified in the police memorandum, and no serious injuries were reported.
“Below Deck Mediterranean” Nathan Gallagher arrested on domestic violence charge.
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— TMZ (@TMZ) August 19, 2026
The charges
After his arrest, Gallagher was taken to Gladesville Police Station, where he was charged with three domestic violence-related offenses:
- Assault occasioning actual bodily harm
- Intentionally choking a person without consent
- Common assault
It is not clear how Gallagher pleaded to the charges.
Bail and court appearances
Gallagher was initially refused bail. He appeared in Bail Division Court 7 on December 28, 2025, where he was granted conditional bail. He was ordered to appear at Burwood Local Court on January 15, 2026.
His next court appearance at Burwood Local Court is scheduled for September 1, 2026.
The Apprehended Violence Application
Separately, court records show that Gallagher is named as the subject of an Apprehended Violence Application filed on behalf of Gael Cameron. Under New South Wales law, an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) is a court order designed to protect a person from someone they fear may cause them harm. A person can seek an AVO if they are experiencing or being threatened with physical or sexual violence, or are being harassed, intimidated, or stalked.
The hearing on the application is also scheduled for September 1, 2026.
The Daily Mail was the first outlet to report the AVO filing. Rolling Stone subsequently connected it to the arrest.
What the suspension means for the show
While Gallagher’s arrest occurred in December 2025, the current season of Below Deck Mediterranean (Season 11) was filmed during the summer of 2025 in Croatia. The show premiered on June 8, 2026, and new episodes continue to air Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo.
Bravo has not commented on whether the arrest will affect the remainder of the season’s broadcast or Gallagher’s future with the franchise.
Nathan Gallagher and Gael Cameron: The Full Relationship Timeline
The arrest arrives against the backdrop of a relationship that fans of Below Deck Mediterranean have watched unfold across three seasons of the show.
Season 9: How they met (2023)
Nathan Gallagher and Gael Cameron first met in 2023 while working as deckhands on the superyacht Mustique during Below Deck Mediterranean Season 9. The attraction was immediate. Cameron later told Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens Live that they “got on like a house on fire straight away.”
Their growing connection nearly led to a physical encounter off-camera before production intervened. Gallagher later admitted to Us Weekly he was “10 tequilas deep” and “didn’t even know what a camera was.”
By the end of the season, the two were openly romantic, but the relationship was complicated by one significant factor: Cameron was based in Sydney, Australia, while Gallagher was based in Burtonport, County Donegal, Ireland.
The first breakup
After cameras stopped rolling, the long-distance challenge proved too much. Cameron said Gallagher “ghosted” her for nearly a week, and the couple split shortly after Season 9 ended. Cameron also said publicly that Gallagher had “a lot of emotional maturing to do.”
They remained in touch, however, and the door was never fully closed.
Season 10: Reconciliation (2024)
When Below Deck Mediterranean returned for Season 10, Gallagher came back as bosun, but Cameron was not part of the cast. During the season, Captain Sandy Yawn hired Cameron as a temporary deckhand, bringing her back into Gallagher’s orbit.
He acknowledged on the show that he was still in love with her. Cameron was initially hesitant, citing the pain from their breakup. “There was a lot of unresolved feelings,” Gallagher later told Cohen on WWHL. “She stole my heart. So I just had to speak my mind again.”
By the Season 10 finale, Cameron agreed to give the relationship another chance, but on her terms and at her pace. In September 2024, the couple publicly announced they were back together. For their one-year anniversary that same month, Cameron posted on Instagram: “Through every high and low, we’ve stood side by side and I wouldn’t want to walk this path with anyone else.”
Becoming parents (2025)
In April 2025, the couple confirmed Cameron’s pregnancy to Bravo’s The Daily Dish. Their son, Kayden Cameron-Gallagher, was born on June 24, 2025. Both parents shared the news on Instagram Stories, with Gallagher writing that it was “time to soak up every minute with this little guy.”
Gallagher relocated from Ireland to Sydney to be with Cameron and Kayden. In October 2025, Cameron announced on Instagram that she had “settled my first property,” with Gallagher and the baby by her side.
Season 11: Strain on camera (2025-2026)
Below Deck Mediterranean Season 11, which premiered in June 2026, was filmed in Croatia during the summer of 2025. A key storyline followed Gallagher trying to manage his bosun responsibilities while Cameron and baby Kayden lived nearby so he could visit during breaks between charters.
Cameron was shown struggling with the arrangement. “I can’t handle anymore,” she told Gallagher in one episode. He acknowledged the toll in a confessional: “Gael flew across the world with our son to support me. And I can see how moving away from her support network is affecting her.”
Signs of a split (2026)
By early 2026, signs of trouble had emerged. In January, Gallagher announced a six-month break from social media. By March, fans noticed Cameron had unfollowed Gallagher on Instagram. Gallagher briefly returned to social media and posted lyrics referencing an ex who had blocked him.
By June 2026, multiple outlets noted the couple were no longer following each other on any platform. Neither has publicly confirmed a separation.
The arrest on December 27, 2025, falls within this timeline, occurring roughly six months after the birth of their son and during the period when Gallagher had stepped back from social media.
What We Know About Gael Cameron
Gael Cameron is an Australian reality television personality who first appeared on Below Deck Mediterranean Season 9 as a deckhand. She is from Sydney and is now 30 years old. Before her relationship with Gallagher became a central storyline on the show, she appeared in Seasons 9 and 10 but is not a cast member in Season 11.
Cameron has spoken publicly about the challenges of her relationship with Gallagher, including his emotional maturity and the difficulties of long-distance dating. On the show, she was also candid about the strain of relocating to Croatia with a newborn to support his career.
She has not publicly commented on the arrest or the AVO filing.
What Happens Next
The September 1 court date
Both the domestic violence charges and the Apprehended Violence Application are scheduled to be heard at Burwood Local Court on September 1, 2026. The outcome of the AVO hearing will determine whether a protection order is put in place. The criminal charges will proceed through the court system separately.
Bravo’s response
Bravo has not issued a public statement about the arrest. Below Deck Mediterranean Season 11 continues to air, and the network has not indicated whether it will address the situation on air or alter the show’s broadcast schedule. The season was filmed before the arrest occurred.
Gallagher’s public silence
Gallagher has not publicly addressed the arrest. He had already announced a six-month break from social media in January 2026, which he said would last until June. He has not returned to regular posting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Nathan Gallagher arrested?
He was arrested on December 27, 2025, in Sydney, Australia, on three domestic violence-related charges: assault occasioning actual bodily harm, intentionally choking a person without consent, and common assault. The charges stem from an alleged assault on an unnamed 29-year-old woman the previous day.
Has Gael Cameron filed a protection order against Nathan Gallagher?
Yes. Court records show an Apprehended Violence Application has been filed on behalf of Cameron against Gallagher in New South Wales. A hearing is set for September 1, 2026.
Are Nathan Gallagher and Gael Cameron still together?
It is unclear. By mid-2026, the couple had unfollowed each other on social media, and neither has publicly confirmed or denied a separation. The AVO filing suggests the relationship has deteriorated significantly.
Do Nathan Gallagher and Gael Cameron have a child?
Yes. Their son, Kayden Cameron-Gallagher, was born on June 24, 2025. He is one year old.
How did Nathan and Gael meet?
They met while working as deckhands on Below Deck Mediterranean Season 9, which was filmed in 2023. They began dating during the season and continued their relationship after filming ended, though they briefly split before reconciling in September 2024.
Is Nathan Gallagher still on Below Deck Mediterranean?
Season 11, which is currently airing, features Gallagher as bosun. The season was filmed before his arrest. Bravo has not commented on his future with the franchise.
What is an Apprehended Violence Order?
Under New South Wales law, an AVO is a court order designed to protect a person from someone they fear may cause them harm. It can be sought if a person is experiencing or being threatened with physical or sexual violence, or is being harassed, intimidated, or stalked.
When is Nathan Gallagher’s next court date?
His next appearance at Burwood Local Court is scheduled for September 1, 2026, for both the criminal charges and the AVO hearing.
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