Nathan Gallagher Faces Arrest Warrant After Domestic Violence Conviction

Nathan Gallagher, a former Below Deck Mediterranean cast member, faces an arrest warrant in Australia after failing to attend a September 1 court hearing and being convicted in absentia on domestic violence-related charges. The case involves allegations concerning his former partner, Gael Cameron, a fellow cast member with whom he shares a son, while the show's Season 11 finale aired on October 5. According to USA TODAY, Gallagher was convicted in September on charges stemming from his December 2025 arrest.

Court records also identify him in an Apprehended Violence Application filed on Cameron's behalf in New South Wales. A spokesperson for Bravo confirmed to USA TODAY that the network does not plan to work with Gallagher in the future. The case attracted renewed attention as episodes filmed before his arrest continued airing during the season.

Gallagher reflected on personal difficulties during the finale, which followed his work as bosun aboard the superyacht Akira One during a charter season in Croatia. His challenges included tensions with crew members, guest-related problems and injuries that interrupted his duties.

"I will always come out on the other side," Gallagher said in a confessional featured in the episode. He also discussed his priorities as a new father, describing a difficult season and his intention to concentrate on his family. During filming in 2025, Cameron and their son, Kayden, stayed in a rental home near the port so they could see Gallagher between charter trips.

"I've had a rough season, but I know what's important," Gallagher said. He continued by describing uncertainty about his next steps and his desire to prioritize his family. The couple's relationship and the responsibilities of raising their child had also affected his working life during the season.

Gallagher's conflict with fellow cast member Joe Bradley also escalated during the finale after the crew returned from a night out. Their friendship had deteriorated following disagreements connected to Gallagher's relationship with Cameron and tensions from the show's earlier season. When Bradley suggested that Gallagher's life would be easier if he were not a father, Gallagher responded by defending his family.

The exchange intensified when Bradley questioned whether Gallagher intended to strike him. "Do not tempt me," Gallagher said.

Bradley subsequently referred to Cameron in the confrontation. The exchange aired in episodes filmed months before Gallagher's arrest.

In a statement to Rolling Stone on August 26, Gallagher disputed the completeness of the public account of the case, describing the circumstances as complicated. He categorically denied choking Cameron or covering her mouth and nose, although he acknowledged physically restraining her, according to reporting by RadarOnline cited by AOL. According to the same report, police documents described allegations that Gallagher assaulted Cameron during an argument at their Sydney-area apartment on December 27, 2025.

The allegations included choking and physical restraint, and investigators documented bruising, facial swelling and a cut inside her lip. The alleged victim's identity was not publicly identified in the court proceedings described by USA TODAY. However, court records show that Cameron sought a protective order through an Apprehended Violence Application, a legal process used in New South Wales to seek protection from someone feared to pose a risk of harm.

Cameron addressed her personal recovery in an Instagram Story on September 5, thanking supporters for their concern for her and her son. She described spending recent months rebuilding her life privately.

"Hey guys, I just want to say thank you so much for the support you've shown for Kayden and I," Cameron wrote. She added that the period had been difficult and that she was focusing on rebuilding for herself and her child. In another Instagram Story on September 14, Cameron described the emotional toll of the experience and credited a close friend with supporting her.

Support from fellow Below Deck Mediterranean cast members continued after the allegations and conviction became public. Aesha Scott publicly defended Cameron on Instagram, asking audiences to show compassion and describing the difficulties Cameron had faced over the previous two years. "Can people please give Gael some GRACE!? That poor woman has been through hell and back the last two years, a hell most of you attacking her from your high horse at home have no real idea about," Scott wrote.

Scott said she would continue supporting Cameron and argued that outsiders did not understand the circumstances leading to her decisions to appear publicly. She also expressed admiration for Cameron's strength. Other cast members, including Kat, Kaylee, Chef Joy and Gen, also posted supportive messages to Cameron and her son.

Their comments followed public criticism of Gallagher and scrutiny of Bravo's handling of the case. AOL also reported that Gallagher's mother, Noreen, claimed in an Instagram comment on October 5 that her son was in Sydney. The comment appeared under a post by Bradley following the Season 11 finale, prompting social media users to urge her to encourage Gallagher to surrender to authorities.

Gallagher's failure to attend the September 1 hearing resulted in a conviction in absentia and an arrest warrant, according to the reports. The legal case remains a central development in the aftermath of his departure from the reality series.