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Thursday, October 15, 2026

Mitch Cleary and Fiancée Split; Bali Family Dispute Continues

Channel Seven personality Mitch Cleary and fiancée Kate Watts have ended their relationship, while a public family dispute in Bali intensifies.

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Mitch Cleary and Fiancée Split; Bali Family Dispute Continues

Channel Seven personality Mitch Cleary and his fiancée, Kate Watts, have reportedly split following an indiscretion involving a Collingwood staff member. The breakup comes amid a widely publicized family dispute involving a Bali-based socialite.

Sources within Victorian horse racing circles confirmed that Cleary and Watts, who welcomed their first child earlier this year, have parted ways. Cleary described the incident as a "terrible error in judgment." Cleary and Watts were engaged prior to the split.

Meanwhile, a separate public drama involving Australian expat singer Eva Scolaro and her former partner continues to unfold in Bali. Scolaro has accused her ex of taking their daughter without her consent, leading to a highly visible online exchange. Updates on the situation have gained significant traction on social media platforms.

In a related development, the estranged wife of fugitive property tycoon Jean Nassif, Nisserine 'Nissy' Nassif, has filed for bankruptcy in New South Wales. Despite the bankruptcy, she has reportedly continued to maintain a high-profile lifestyle, frequenting popular dining establishments. A lawyer representing the girl's father, Brendan Georgy, stated that his client objects to the public dissemination of serious allegations without sufficient evidence. The former couple's daughter has reportedly communicated with her mother via video call.


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