Reality TV personality and broadcaster Abbie Chatfield has issued a public apology to former Married At First Sight contestant Harrison Boon following a defamation dispute.
The apology concerns comments posted on Chatfield’s Instagram account in April 2025.
In a statement posted to her Instagram Stories, Chatfield wrote:
“On April 26, 2025, I published on my Instagram page certain false and defamatory statements about Harrison Boone. I unreservedly withdraw those comments and apologise to you for the harm, hurt, and distress caused to him and his family by reason of the publication of the false statements.”
Boon, meanwhile, also shared a letter from Chatfield, which read:
“Dear Mr Boon,
“On 26 April 2025, I published on my Instagram page certain false and defamatory statements about you.
“I unreservedly withdraw those comments and apologise to you for the harm, hurt and distress caused to you and your family by reason of the publication of the false statements.”
Boon captured the post, writing: Result. Huge thank you to those that supported me through this.
He also went on to ask his followers not to “disparage Abbie in the comments.”
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Background to the dispute
The apology follows legal action initiated by Boon in late 2025, after he alleged a series of public comments made by Chatfield had damaged his reputation and business interests.
Boon had previously launched a GoFundMe campaign to support the legal proceedings, claiming the statements amounted to defamation.
The development also comes after Chatfield settled a separate defamation case in October last year, agreeing to pay $79,000 to former friend Heath Kelley over a series of Instagram posts.
ARN role under scrutiny
The apology also lands amid broader scrutiny of Chatfield’s role as a fill-in presenter on KIIS FM’s breakfast program, following the exit of The Kyle and Jackie O Show.
Reports in The Daily Telegraph indicate ARN Media has ruled out Chatfield as a long-term option for the timeslot.
The publication reported the ARN board does not support her appointment on a permanent basis, with the network continuing to assess both existing and new talent for breakfast.
ARN is understood to be using temporary presenters while longer-term decisions are finalised, with management leading the process and the board involved at later stages.