Farmer Wants a Wife star, 29, breaks his silence after being charged over child porn – saying he is ‘seeking help to address his issues’
- Former reality star Matt Goyder was charged with child porn offences last week
- Goyder said he was ‘seeking help to address his issues’ at court on Thursday
- He allegedly possessed and distributed child exploitation material this year
- The helicopter pilot, 29, was charged last week and could face 10 years in prison
- He found love with Zoo model April Vaughan on ‘Farmer Wants a Wife’ in 2016
Farmer Wants a Wife star Matt Goyder has spoken publicly for the first time since being charged with two child pornography offences.
The helicopter pilot, 29, was charged last week for allegedly possessing and distributing child exploitation material between January and February 2020.
Goyder’s lips were trembling as he spoke to reporters outside of the Perth Magistrates Court on Thursday.
‘I am seeking help to address my issues, including my substance abuse,’ he told Channel 7 News.
‘At this stage, I have no further comment and place myself at the mercy of the courts.’
Farmer Wants a Wife star Matt Goyder, who is charged with possessing and distributing child exploitation material, spoke outside of the Perth Magistrates Court on Thursday. He said he was ‘seeking help to address my issues, including my substance abuse’
Goyder was supported by Peter Lyndon, who founded rehab centre Shalom House.
The Perth man is taking part in a five-stage rehabilitation program, which could take up to two and a half years – but Goyder could face up to 10 years in jail.
Last week, officers swooped on accommodation in East Perth where Goyder was staying, and seized several mobile phones and electronic devices.
He was charged with possessing child exploitation material, which carries a maximum penalty of seven years’ imprisonment, and distributing child exploitation material, which has a maximum penalty of 10 years behind bars.
Goyder, who currently has no fixed address, was a helicopter pilot at Bonney Downs Station in the Pilbara region.
He was arrested by the WA Joint Anti-Child Exploitation Team, which includes officers from the WA Police Force and Australian Federal Police.
Police say they are conducting further analysis of the seized devices.
Goyder shot to fame in 2016 after finding love with ex-Zoo Weekly model April Vaughan on the Channel Nine show
Goyder shot to fame in 2016 after finding love with ex-Zoo Weekly model April Vaughan on the Channel Nine show.
The relationship broke up shortly after filming ended and Ms Vaughan failed to show up for the after party.
Goyer became a Lifeline ambassador after he spoke out about his battles with anxiety, depression and PTSD.
The Perth man is taking part in a five-stage rehabilitation program, which could take up to two and a half years – but Goyder could face up to 10 years in jail