October 2025, Sydney, Australia A seven-second Instagram video that Australian influencer and media personality Abbie Chatfield posted that seemed harmless has turned into a huge cultural flashpoint. It’s more than just a “boob squeeze”; it points to deeper issues of power, gender, and the politics of public bodies.
Chatfield is wearing a leopard-print bikini and laughing as her partner Adam Hyde gently squeezes her chest while she sits on his lap. A voiceover that is popular right now plays over the clip:
“Who do you think you were in a previous life?” I was a siren on a rock with my breasts out, luring men to their deaths.
Chatfield’s playful, cheeky tone clashed right away with harsh criticism. The video got more than 1.5 million views and sparked strong reactions. Some people called it “attention-seeking” or “degrading,” while others praised its honesty and defiance.
Chatfield shot back, “It’s not just about the video.” “It’s panic among conservatives over a silly breast squeeze.” She said that love and women’s right to control their own bodies should not be confused with public outrage over morals.
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From Reality TV to Influencer Provocateur
Chatfield’s path is anything but random. She was born in Brisbane in 1995 and went to Queensland University of Technology to study property economics. She became famous in 2019 when she came in second on The Bachelor Australia.
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Since then, she has created a media presence that is very diverse:
- The Masked Singer Australia and FBoy Island Australia are both shows that she hosts.
- Former radio host who quit in 2023
- She is the creator and host of the podcast It’s A Lot, where she talks openly about relationships, feminism, and politics.
- The person who started Verbose the Label, a brand that promotes body positivity and ethical fashion
Her honesty about having ADHD and how it affects her honesty and impulsivity adds to the raw personality that her fans call “relatable” and her critics call “provocative.”
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Her partner, Adam Hyde, who is one half of the electronic duo Peking Duk, makes things more complicated. Their relationship is open and honest, with teasing, passionate outbursts, and a lot of looking at each other. Hyde usually stays quiet during these public storms, letting Chatfield take most of the attention.
A Pattern of Incitement
This newest scandal is part of a larger pattern of pushing boundaries:
- In 2025, Chatfield’s It’s A Lot podcast talked to important political figures like Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Adam Bandt, the leader of the Greens. People wondered if the interviews were too close to election material, but the Australian Electoral Commission found that she had done nothing wrong.
- Earlier this year, she made people angry with a TikTok telling “incels” to “just do it” while making a fake gun gesture. Critics said it was tone-deaf in the face of real gun violence.
- Heath Kelley, a former friend, sued her for defamation in September 2025 because of posts she made during the Israel–Gaza conflict. Kelley said the content hurt his reputation, and Chatfield said the lawsuit was an attempt to blackmail him.
- Her interactions with feminist writer Clementine Ford turned into a public fight. In a heartfelt Instagram video, Chatfield begged Ford to stop “dehumanising” her and said she was lying about her plans.
Every time something happens, it reinforces the same pattern: Chatfield uses her platform to go against the rules, which gets her both praise and anger.
Why the “Boob Squeeze” Clip Got People Talking
The uproar is really more about double standards for men and women than a physical gesture. People often call a man romantic or charming when he posts sweet things. When a woman shares the same thing, it can become a moral show. The backlash against Chatfield’s video is a good example of how women’s bodies are still contested spaces that are subject to shame, policing, and scrutiny.
In a world where anger gets people to click, Chatfield’s controversies get people to pay attention and, in many cases, boost brand value. But this is a double-edged sword: when people start to feel like they’re being manipulated or overexposed, the backlash can hurt more than ever.
Critics may wonder if provocation and empowerment are the same thing because Chatfield is always on the edge between being real and putting on a show. But the culture she’s starting is bigger than any one post. It shows how Australia feels about women who want to be seen, speak out on politics, and refuse to say they’re sorry for being seen.
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