TV presenter Ryan Phelan charged over alleged assault of girlfriend
Seven presenter Ryan Phelan’s “shocked” co-host Sally Obermeder had the difficult task of explaining his sudden absence today.
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Disgraced Seven host Ryan Phelan’s Daily Edition co-host Sally Obermeder had the difficult task of explaining his absence today.
Obermeder tackled the elephant in the room head-on: “Before we go on, I want to take the opportunity to address Ryan Phelan’s absence from the programme,” she said at the beginning of the show.
“Ryan will not be returning to The Daily Edition, due to the serious allegations that have been made against him.
“The network was unaware of these allegations until notified last night.
“We are all understandably shocked by the situation, but as the matter is now before the courts, we won’t be commenting further.”
Our statement on Ryan Phelan's departure from @dailyeditionon7: pic.twitter.com/qvctFmEAAu
— The Daily Edition (@DailyEditionOn7) June 23, 2020
Earlier in the day, Sunrise newsreader Natalie Barr had the awkward job of announcing on air that Channel 7 star Ryan Phelan had been sacked by the network after being charged with assault occasioning bodily harm against his girlfriend.
Barr said on Sunrise today: “Former Seven presenter Ryan Phelan has been charged over an alleged domestic violence incident after voluntarily going to a police station.
“He was charged with assault and occasioning bodily harm against his partner. Ryan Phelan won’t be returning to Seven.
“The network was unaware of the incident until notified last night,” Barr said.
The alleged assault took place on the weekend with a NSW police spokeswoman telling news.com.au: “On Saturday, a 44-year-old woman attended Frenchs Forest Police Station to report an alleged domestic violence incident that occurred in her home in Frenchs Forest.
“Police commenced investigations and yesterday arrested a 45-year-old man.
“He’s been charged at Manly Police Station with assault occasioning actual bodily harm (DV) and common assault (DV).
“He was granted bail to appear at Manly Local Court on Tuesday, 30 June 2020.”
Phelan his girlfriend, Chelsea Franklin, live together at a house in Frenchs Forest which they purchased earlier this year for $2.6 million.
It’s understood Phelan is currently staying with friends.
Phelan’s contract with Channel 7 was set to end this Friday after the network made the decision to axe The Daily Edition which Phelan co-hosts with Sally Obermeder.
But as a result of the assault charge, Phelan has been dropped from the show with Channel 7 saying in a statement: “Ryan Phelan will not be returning to The Daily Edition effective immediately”.
Phelan wrote an emotional post on Instagram three days ago about The Daily Edition’s axing, paying tribute to his co-host and telling fans he hoped to be back on TV soon.
“Firstly, I can’t express what a gift from god @sallyobermeder has been,” he wrote. “Every single day she is such a joy to sit alongside, I love her so dearly and am so grateful to have slipstreamed her talent.
“My mate @tomwilliams70 helped build this show, and I’m so grateful for his ongoing friendship.
“The production and behind the scenes team are some of the best and passionate I’ve worked with and will miss them all.
“And last but not least, thank you to everyone who watched, loved and supported the show. Hope to see you on the telly again soon.”
Before starting his relationship with Franklin, Phelan previously dated former escort Samantha X (whose real name is Amanda Goff).
Goff quit escorting to give her relationship with the TV presenter a chance but the couple split in 2018 after just three months together.
“I have zero regrets about being Samantha,” Goff told The Daily Telegraph after the split. “It was a fun, exciting experience. The relationship hasn’t worked out but I’m not going back to escorting.
“As an escort I was used to being desired but with Ryan, I learnt how to be loved. That’s what he taught me. And I thank him for that.”
The Daily Edition will continue for the remainder of the week without Ryan Phelan on Channel 7 at 2pm
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