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ARIA Awards: Chatfield's BF's R-rated speech blunder
19 Nov
Summary
- Adam Hyde won Best Video for Dancing2 at the ARIA Awards.
- He dedicated the award to girlfriend Abbie Chatfield.
- Hyde accidentally swore during his acceptance speech onstage.
Australian musician Adam Hyde, performing as Keli Holiday, secured the Best Video award at the 2025 ARIA Awards for his song 'Dancing2'. During his acceptance speech at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion, Hyde dedicated the accolade to his girlfriend, Abbie Chatfield, who inspired the hit. Chatfield was visibly emotional, filming her boyfriend's win from the audience.
The acceptance speech, however, became a point of public discussion due to an unscripted moment. As Hyde concluded his remarks, he thanked the supporters of Australian music with an uncensored and expletive-laden phrase. This X-rated slip of the tongue quickly drew attention, contrasting with the earlier tender moments shared between the couple.
Despite the speech's controversial ending, the pair also displayed public affection. Earlier on the red carpet, a brief, seemingly tense interaction was caught on camera, with Chatfield appearing to address Hyde. Nevertheless, they later shared a passionate kiss and posed for photos, with Chatfield stunning in a plaid corseted dress and Hyde looking sharp in a grey blazer.
