The Bachelorette’s Blake Colman suspended from work after swearing at child, 10, during surf lesson

Blake Colman has been suspended from his job as a professional surf instructor following an incident involving a 10-year-old boy on Sunday 29 July.

The Bachelorette star, 29, allegedly swore at the child during an indoor lesson at the Aloha Surfhouse in Joondalup, Perth, leaving the boy and his family distraught.

Adam Blackman, the manager director of Aloha Surfhouse, confirmed the incident to Daily Mail Australia, commenting: ‘Blake has been reprimanded and he will be punished going forward and have a suspension.’ 

 

EXCLUSIVE: ‘He was out of control’: The Bachelorette’s Blake Colman suspended from work after swearing at 10-year-old boy during surf lesson leaving the youngster and his family distraught 

The incident occurred during a training session where the boy was part of a small group, including his mother, who were attending as part of a birthday party.

Prior to getting into the water, manager Adam stated that all guests were instructed not to grab hold of their instructor as it puts them both in danger.

After the boy allegedly grabbed hold of Blake for a fourth time, the former reality star responded: ‘Don’t f**ing touch me.’

Speaking of the incident, the boy’s mother told Daily Mail Australia: ‘My son was very upset and Blake said it loud enough that my daughter also heard.’

Surf's up: The incident occurred at the Aloha Surfhouse in Joondalup, Perth, on Sunday 29 July

Surf’s up: The incident occurred at the Aloha Surfhouse in Joondalup, Perth, on Sunday 29 July

Safety first: After the boy allegedly grabbed hold of instructor Blake for a fourth time, Blake responded: 'Don¿t f**ing touch me'

Safety first: After the boy allegedly grabbed hold of instructor Blake for a fourth time, Blake responded: ‘Don’t f**ing touch me’

‘[Blake] was out of control,’ she continued.

‘My son was very withdrawn from the party afterwards and did not want any of the food. He was completely in shock and didn’t want to attend school either.’

Once the session had finished, Blake apologised to the child and his mother, but further angered her by placing a hand on the boy’s shoulder after crouching down to address him directly.

The infuriated mother then stated: ‘Do not touch my child.’

TV star: The mother claimed Blake, pictured here with 2017 Bachelorette Sophie Monk, was 'out of control' with his comment and that her son 'was very withdrawn from the party afterwards and did not want any of the food'

TV star: The mother claimed Blake, pictured here with 2017 Bachelorette Sophie Monk, was ‘out of control’ with his comment and that her son ‘was very withdrawn from the party afterwards and did not want any of the food’

Discussing the dangers of guests grabbing their instructors while in the indoor pool, Adam commented: ‘If they grab hold of the instructor it either pulls them back onto the edge or pulls the instructor down on top of them.’

‘It can be quite dangerous for both the person learning to surf and the instructor. It is something we take seriously and it is explained throughout their briefing.’

Following the mother’s complaint, Adam added: ‘We do not condole any swearing.’ 

Day job: Blake rose to fame on Sophie Monk's season of The Bachelorette in 2017 before flying to Fiji to star in Bachelor In Paradise later that year

Day job: Blake rose to fame on Sophie Monk’s season of The Bachelorette in 2017 before flying to Fiji to star in Bachelor In Paradise later that year

‘We’ve had over 20,000 kids comes through and this is the first time this has happened. We want people to come here, enjoy themselves, enjoy their session and not leave their session as this child felt.’

The business manager also stated that he has offered the mother complimentary sessions at the Aloha Surfhouse if she chooses to return, and also that Blake is writing a formal apology to them.

He did not state how long Blake would be suspended for. 

Daily Mail Australia have approached Blake for comment. 



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