A Night of Highs and Lows at the ARIA Awards
The 2025 ARIA Awards, held at Sydney's iconic Hordern Pavilion on Wednesday, was a night of celebration for Australian music, but it was Adam Hyde, the partner of media personality Abbie Chatfield, who provided one of the most talked-about moments.
Hyde, who performs under the stage name Keli Holiday, took home the award for Best Video for his hit track Dancing2. The 35-year-old musician dedicated the win to his famous girlfriend, 30, who was credited as the song's inspiration.
An Uncensored Thank You
From the audience, a visibly emotional Chatfield was seen filming the achievement, her eyes welling up with proud tears as she cheered him on. However, the sweet moment took an unexpected turn during Hyde's acceptance speech.
Clearly elated, the musician concluded his remarks with a raw, unfiltered message of thanks to supporters of the local industry, declaring, 'To every person who supports Australian music, you’re a sick c**t.' The expletive instantly set social media alight, capturing attention beyond his musical success.
Tension and Passion on the Red Carpet
Earlier in the evening, the couple themselves were the centre of attention for a different reason. Before the ceremony, a seemingly tense exchange was caught on camera as they approached the photo wall.
Chatfield appeared to stop and admonish her boyfriend, pointing a finger at him. Despite the awkward public spectacle, Hyde seemed unbothered, even offering a thumbs-up to the cameras.
The moment was quickly forgotten, however, as the former Bachelor star led the way to the photo area. The pair then posed lovingly for pictures, with Chatfield gazing adoringly at Hyde. They capped off the red carpet appearance with a passionate public kiss, demonstrating that any earlier friction had dissolved.
Chatfield ensured all eyes were on her in a stunning off-shoulder, corseted gown featuring a plaid design, a ruched skirt, and a high leg slit. Her hair was styled in an up-do, complemented by a futuristic silver purse. Hyde cut a dashing figure beside her in an unbuttoned grey blazer and black shirt, showing off his tattooed chest.
