Bachelorette 2018 contestant Paddy Colliar stabbed at Para Hills West party

A former Bachelorette star was stabbed in the back following an altercation at a Para Hills West party on Sunday morning.

A former reality TV star was stabbed in the back at a Para Hills West party on Sunday morning.

Paddy Colliar, a contestant on 2018’s The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise 2019, received minor stab wounds to the back at a Beafield Rd fitness studio just before 1.30am on Sunday.

Police allege the suspect had an altercation with a woman, before Mr Colliar stepped in and was attacked.

Mr Colliar was treated at the scene and taken to the Royal Adelaide Hospital with a minor wound.

2018 Bachelorette Contestant Paddy Colliar was the victim of a stabbing overnight at Para Hills West. Picture: Instagram

Mr Colliar shared The Advertiser’s initial story, identifying himself as the victim. Picture: Instagram

He took to social media to assure people he was recovering well.

“Appreciate the messages guys I’m doing OK just lost a fair bit of blood and have broken ribs,” he wrote on Instagram.

“Lucky to still be here.”

Mr Colliar has amassed an Instagram following of over 67,000 people, and also posts explicit subscription-only content to OnlyFans.

About 30 people were at the function, police said.

The suspect left before patrols arrived, but was located and arrested at a nearby service station.

The 23-year-old from Semaphore was charged with aggravated assault cause harm and was bailed to appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court on September 17.

Police also investigated breaches of the Emergency Management Act directions.