Adam Collard, a 30‑year‑old former reality‑television participant, is alleged to have been assaulted by his 56‑year‑old father, Billy Collard.
Prior to the incident, Adam publicly praised his father, describing him as the most inspiring person he knows.
Billy Collard has a history of legal trouble. In 2008 he pleaded guilty to fraudulently claiming £6,000 in housing benefits, receiving a two‑year conditional discharge, repaying the amount and covering £2,000 in court costs. He was detained by police in 2015 after an assault involving a neighbor and the neighbor’s daughter, and in 2019 HMRC seized £44,000 under the Proceeds of Crime Act, which was later returned following an appeal.
The elder Collard is due in court on August 7 to address the current allegations.
Adam, who rose to fame after appearing on a popular dating series in 2018 and returning in 2022, later joined another reality show before beginning a relationship with sports presenter Laura Woods. The couple are expecting their second child.
Representatives for Adam Collard were contacted for comment.
