Netflix star arrested for assaulting girlfriend after show
Netflix star arrested for allegedly assaulting girlfriend Hayley Hendrich after Season 4 of The Ultimatum filming wrapped is Blake Robertson, who was taken into custody last October in Nacogdoches, Texas. Hendrich declined to press charges, and his attorney says the case was dismissed and expunged.
Key Takeaways
- Blake Robertson of Netflix's The Ultimatum was arrested last October in Nacogdoches, Texas, for allegedly assaulting girlfriend Hayley Hendrich.
- The arrest came after filming for Season 4 of the dating show wrapped, according to reports cited by Page Six.
- Hendrich told TMZ she declined to press charges and wants Robertson to take public accountability.
- Robertson's attorney says the prosecutor dismissed the case almost immediately and records were expunged.
- The couple is among six pairs on Season 4 of The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On; the final episodes air July 22.
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Who is the Netflix star who was arrested?
Blake Robertson is starring on Season 4 of Netflix's hit reality series The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On. He and Hayley Hendrich are one of six couples featured on the show, which arrived on the streaming platform last week.
On the series, couples decide whether to stay together or date new people after switching partners. After two years of dating, Robertson gave Hendrich an ultimatum: get married or end the romance. Per Netflix, she was reluctant because she wants him to open up more emotionally.
What happened after filming for the dating show wrapped?
According to Page Six, citing TMZ, Robertson was taken into custody at a business in Nacogdoches, Texas, last October after he allegedly hit Hendrich. The arrest came after filming for the dating show had wrapped.
Page Six reported that Hendrich said the pair had private conversations about the incident. She also said she would like him to publicly take accountability as well.
Did Hayley Hendrich press charges against Blake Robertson?
Hendrich told TMZ that she declined to press charges against Robertson. Page Six reached out to Hendrich for comment but did not immediately hear back.
Viewers of Season 4 have seen the couple navigate the show's partner-switching experiment. Hendrich explored a connection with cast member Killian, while Robertson dated Killian's partner, Ashley. After a fierce argument between the initial couples, Hendrich and Robertson decided to stay together.
What has Blake Robertson's attorney said about the case?
Robertson's attorney, Sean Hightower, told TMZ: "Blake's case was rightfully dismissed by the prosecutor almost immediately, and all records were expunged."
The final two episodes of Season 4 of The Ultimatum air on Netflix on July 22. Fans following celebrity breaking news can expect the season's conclusion to keep Robertson and Hendrich in the spotlight.