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Scoop
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Abbie Chatfield Brings The Trauma Dump Tour To New Zealand
After a sold-out national tour in 2023, media personality, entrepreneur and beloved over-sharer Abbie Chatfield is taking her brutally honest and wildly funny live show The Trauma Dump Tour to New Zealand for the very first time this September. THE TRAUMA DUMP TOUR – NEW ZEALAND 2025 Wednesday 10 September – Christchurch – James Hay Theatre Friday 12 September – Wellington – Opera HousE Saturday 13 September – Auckland – Bruce Mason Centre TICKETS ON SALE – BOOK AT Audiences can expect Abbie at full tilt — riffing on mental health, sex, relationships, fame, and life online — in a show packed with razor-sharp insight and deeply relatable chaos. Following her smash-hit 2023 tour, The West Australian called it 'unforgettable,' praising Abbie's 'vulnerability and hilarious insight.' Whether you're a podcast loyalist or have followed her since The Bachelor, this is your chance to see her uncensored, unfiltered and completely herself — live on stage.
News.com.au
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
‘Abuse': Abbie Chatfield announces she's quitting social media
Abbie Chatfield has revealed that she will be stepping away from social media for a month, amid relentless online trolling that's taken a toll on her mental health. In a raw and emotional TikTok video, Chatfield candidly discussed the struggles she has faced over the past six months, including daily threats and a flood of negative messages that have left her feeling 'traumatised' and 'constantly hated'. She explained in the clip that her social media hiatus will begin on Sunday until July 10. All her social media content will be prescheduled, as she will be leaving her phone in Australia while she goes on a month-long holiday overseas. Relentless online abuse Through a tear-filled video sitting in her car, Chatfield opened up about the severity of the abuse she faces, describing how 'every single day there's a new headline or a new major world event that I have been commenting on', but the backlash has become overwhelming. She revealed that she receives 'hundreds of messages a day' with threats of sexual assault and violent language, and said she can't even enjoy scrolling on social media for fun because her feeds are filled with videos of people trolling her. 'Just imagine if every single day you received 100 texts saying that people were going to sexually assault you, people want to be violent towards you, people hate you, you should be ashamed of yourself. Like every single day,' she said. 'I don't think it's possible to comprehend for anyone that isn't in this industry. They don't have misogynistic men commenting on their things and making parodies of them.' Chatfield says she 'needs a break' Chatfield, who is currently writing a book, said the constant barrage of abuse has left her feeling paralysed and unable to work. 'The constant criticism that I receive makes me paralysed to be able to write or actually do anything because I believe that I am what everyone says I am because when you're told that all day every day, then you believe it, and that prevents you from doing work that you're actually proud of,' she explained. 'And I want to make this book good. So I'm having a month off from posting and I really need it. Like if I don't have this, I don't know what's gonna happen.' She also revealed that she has not gone a day in the past eight months without having thoughts of taking her own life. 'It's been a really exhausting six months and I'm sure that anyone who speaks about politics online is aware of that. It's just constantly being lied about. People just making things up about me and then attacking me for things that they made up.' Chatfield's decision to speak out about politics and the recent federal election has put her in the firing line of both far-right trolls and people in the feminist community. She explained on Stellar 's Something To Talk about podcast last week how she is 'often a scapegoat' for criticism, and how the 'demeaning' and 'deeply damaging' effects of being targeted by fellow feminists and far-right trolls have taken their toll. She has also been through a public feud with prominent writer and feminist Clementine Ford, who accused her of 'profiting from the performance of being politically engaged' following an interview with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on her podcast. 'I feel like I'm in the middle of stories like that all the time. So it's kind of, unfortunately, my norm,' Chatfield told Something To Talk About. Setting a boundary In light of this, Chatfield said she is now determined to set boundaries for herself and take a break from the internet to protect her mental health. 'For me to continue doing what I'm doing, I need to be mentally clear,' she said in her TikTok. 'So I just really need a break 'cause when I get to have a day off without my phone, even if it's just a morning or an afternoon, I'm able to get back to being normal. 'I really just need a reset.'
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Abbie Chatfield tearfully announces break from social media after a 'horrible year' of trolling: 'I need time off, desperately'
Abbie Chatfield has revealed that she is taking a break from social media after what she says has been a 'horrible year.' The influencer, 29, shared an expansive and emotional video to TikTok in which she outlined the reasoning behind her decision. She said that 'endless trolling' from 'right-wing freaks' had finally reached breaking point and that she needs time away from social media to 'protect her brain.' Over the next four weeks, Abbie's social media feeds will only feature pre-recorded clips for her It's A Lot Podcast. 'For the next month, I'm not going to be posting on social media at all except for pre-scheduled content for the podcast,' she revealed. 'I really need time off from the internet - like desperately.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Giving followers an insight into the level of trolling, Abbie said that the amount of abuse she receives online was 'endless'. 'It's been really horrific this past six months with the amount of violent trolling that I have received,' she said. 'It's hundreds of messages a day. It's really traumatising and I don't like saying that because I know that trolls want to hurt me. 'Ever since the end of last year the trolling has become increasingly violent and aggressive from people that don't like me. It's day, every day.' Abbie continued: 'Just imagine if every single day you received a hundred texts saying that people were going to SA [sexually assault] you, people want to be violent towards you, people hate you. 'I cant even enjoy TikTok because my for you page is videos about me - people making fun of me.' She also claimed that the vitriol had gotten so bad over the past year that she has even experienced suicidal ideation. 'I haven't really gone a day in the past eight months without having thoughts of un-aliving myself so, I really need a break because, when I get to have a day off without my phone, I'm able to get back to being normal,' Abbie tearfully admitted. 'I'm sick of being lied about, I'm sick of being attacked by right wing freaks and losers.' Abbie also revealed that she was currently in the process of writing a book - a process made almost impossible when coupled with the emotional drain of dealing with internet trolls. 'I've decided to put in like a boundary for myself to protect my brain because it's been extraordinarily difficult this year and it's incredibly exhausting,' she said. 'I'm also writing a book right now and, in order to write the book I need to be mentally clear because the constant criticism I receive makes me paralysed to write or actually do anything because I believe I am what everyone says I am.' Abbie's emotional admission comes after her online rival Clementine Ford defended Abbie amid their ongoing internet stoush. The pair have been exchanging barbs for weeks after Clementine accused Abbie of profiting from the 'performance of being politically engaged'. However, the pair have appeared to have found some common ground, with Clementine defending Abbie in an explosive response to an online troll. She shared an image to her Instagram story on Thursday that showed a very off-colour remark by a troll account called 'Right Of Centre'. The comment read: 'Two ugly xx trolls. Men should not help them at all. 'If they're being mugged they're not worth it - too ugly - only good looking nice women deserve chivalry on any level.' Clementine responded swiftly, slamming the commenter as an 'incel creep'. 'Regardless of my views on AC [Abbie Chatfield], I'm pretty sure neither of us need or have ever needed nor have ever asked for men to help us - especially not weird little incel creeps who blame women for their basement position on the male hierarchy,' she said. 'F*** off, loser. We both know you would p*** your pants in fear if one of us even looked in your direction.' Abbie and Clementine's feud began when the latter wrote on her 'Dear Clementine' blog on Substack that some influencers, like Abbie, profit from the 'performance of being politically engaged' while criticising anyone who disagrees with them. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, help is available. Mental health helplines offer 24/7 support, including crisis counseling, suicide prevention, and general mental health support.
Daily Mail
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Clementine Ford DEFENDS Abbie Chatfield in extraordinary spray after massive falling out
It appears that the war of words between Abbie Chatfield and Clementine Ford may be coming to an end. The pair have been exchanging barbs for weeks after Clementine accused Abbie of profiting from the 'performance of being politically engaged'. However, the pair have appeared to have found some common ground, with Clementine defending Abbie in an explosive response to an online troll. She shared an image to her Instagram story on Thursday that showed a very off-colour remark by a troll account called 'Right Of Centre'. The comment read: 'Two ugly xx trolls. Men should not help them at all. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'If they're being mugged they're not worth it - too ugly - only good looking nice women deserve chivalry on any level.' Clementine responded swiftly, slamming the commenter as an 'incel creep'. 'Regardless of my views on AC [Abbie Chatfield], I'm pretty sure neither of us need or have ever needed nor have ever asked for men to help us - especially not weird little incel creeps who blame women for their basement position on the male hierarchy,' she said. 'F*** off, loser. We both know you would p*** your pants in fear if one of us even looked in your direction.' Abbie and Clementine's feud began when the latter wrote on her 'Dear Clementine' blog on Substack that some influencers, like Abbie, profit from the 'performance of being politically engaged' while criticising anyone who disagrees with them. Abbie responded with a video post on Instagram in which she called out her online rival. 'She's literally writing a burn book about me and doing insults like "She thinks she's so hot",' Chatfield said. 'What a weirdo - oh my God.' She added: 'Clementine, take a step back from the internet. Take a step back from Reddit please.' Abbie later returned to the platform in tears as the social media feud took a dark turn. She accused Clementine of 'trolling' her, and said it was affecting her mental health and made her feel unsafe. 'Stop saying that I have a personality disorder,' she said. 'You don't know me. This is so f****ing triggering I just want her to stop,' she said. 'It isn't working, you're discouraging others... Please, I'm just trying to do what I can to help. 'I just don't understand why she's so adamant on proving that I'm awful. I don't get it. This is so incredibly stressful and awful what she is doing.' She added she was now aware of 'someone spreading malicious lies about me again and again … because she claims to know my intentions on f***ing everything'. 'I'm scared of her. Please stop, Clementine. I am begging you to stop,' she sobbed. 'F*** off, loser. We both know you would p*** your pants in fear if one of us even looked in your direction.' 'You don't know me at all, you're a stranger. I deal with so much, every single day. I deal with insults every single day. I do not need it from you because you know that when you say it you validate it for people on the left. 'You are f**ing my mental health. Please f***ing stop.' She then posted screenshots of comments made by the writer, calling Abbie an 'idiotic narcissist', 'completely shallow' and a 'deeply basic thinker'. Not yielding to Abbie's pleas, Clementine was quick to fire off another salvo at the FBoy Island host. She shared a screenshot to Instagram of a text conversation between two unnamed people. The first writes: 'I heard you were taking s*** about me.' The second replies with a defiant: 'Do you wanna hear it again or did you get everything?' Above the exchange, Clementine wrote: 'This is the energy I want to be coming into next year with'. It came after Abbie had made another tearful appeal to Clementine to rein back her criticism, saying it was unfair and was a painful addition to the abuse she receives from those who criticise her left-wing politics. 'Been a bit of a rough weekend. Go to my TikTok if you want to know what's going on. I don't want to rehash it, but all I want to say is it's incredibly counterproductive to criticise someone for doing the thing you want them to do,' Abbie said on her It's A Lot podcast. 'It makes no sense and it gives a certain energy that I think we all know.' She then invited questions from her followers and used that for another shot at Clementine. 'We are doing an "ask me anything" as I didn't prep, because contrary to what Clementine Ford says I do prep for my own podcasts but I didn't have time to do that,' Abbie said.
Daily Mail
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Abbie Chatfield hits back at troll who calls her mentally unwell and says she needs medication
Abbie Chatfield has taken to social media to slam a troll who claims the high-profile influencer is mentally 'unwell'. The 29-year-old Bachelor star shared the vile slur to her stories on Tuesday and did not censor her attackers name or image. 'I suggest you ask you doctor to write you a prescription for [antipsychotic medication] Seroquel - you appear to be an emotional wreck,' the person began. 'Watching you on television crying and ranting about nothing,' they continued, adding, 'mental illness is questionable perhaps [sedative] Xanax and intensive therapy would help.' Abbie, who has been applauded by fans for her courageous and her raw posts shared the appalling comments and added her clapback. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'Easiest way to discredit a woman who cares about social/political issues is to say she's mentally unwell Imao,' the outspoken social media star said. It comes after Abbie recently hit back at critics who dismiss her success as an 'influencer', insisting it takes more than a pretty face and a few selfies to build a loyal following. Abbie opened up about the criticism with Stellar magazine about the work that goes into her career and her blossoming romance with DJ boyfriend Adam Hyde. The It's A Lot podcast host said she's tired of the term 'influencer' being used to discredit powerful women online. 'Why do we have to work ourselves to the bone to prove that we're worthy of having a platform or having a voice?' she said, adding that the content creation industry is far more demanding than it appears. She also slammed the suggestion that influencing isn't a real job, revealing that the Australian Tax Office would beg to differ. 'The ATO thinks it is – they're on my back all the time,' she quipped. Abbie explained that while male public figures are celebrated for juggling multiple careers, women are often seen as 'inept' if they attempt the same. She cited high-profile business figures are never labelled influencers despite having similar public platforms. The TV personality also opened up about her relationship with Peking Duk star Adam Hyde, revealing the couple recently moved in together after dating for over a year. Calling the romance 'healthy' and 'genuinely beneficial,' she said it's changed her entire outlook on love and what she wants in a partner. 'If I was going to get married and have kids with anyone, it would be Adam,' she shared. Reflecting on her past, Abbie admitted she now recognises how unhealthy some of her previous relationships were – and that being with Adam has set a new standard. 'I either need to be alone or be with Adam,' she declared. 'Those are kind of my two options at this point.' The media star turns 30 this month and said she feels empowered by ageing, not scared. She's excited about what her next chapter holds - both personally and professionally. Elsewhere in the interview, Abbie addressed her public fallout with feminist writer Clementine Ford, saying the experience was deeply hurtful. The feud began after Ford accused her of profiting from performative political engagement and criticised her interview with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Abbie responded on social media, which triggered a wave of backlash from right-wing commentators who reduced the clash to a 'catfight' between feminists. While Abbie didn't blame Ford directly for that reaction, she suggested Ford should have considered how her comments might fuel sexist narratives. Abbie also noted she has often held back from criticising other women publicly to avoid similar outcomes.
