Abbie Chatfield defends being an 'influencer' and gushes about her romance with Adam Hyde: 'I either need to be alone or be with him'

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Abbie Chatfield has hit back at critics who dismiss her success as an 'influencer', insisting it takes more than a pretty face and a few selfies to build a loyal following.
The former Bachelor star, 29, opened up in a candid new interview with Stellar magazine about the work that goes into her career and her blossoming romance with DJ boyfriend Adam Hyde.
Abbie, who hosts the popular podcast It's A Lot, said she's tired of the term 'influencer' being used to discredit powerful women online.
'Why do we have to work ourselves to the bone to prove that we're worthy of having a platform or having a voice?' she said, adding that the content creation industry is far more demanding than it appears.
She also slammed the suggestion that influencing isn't a real job, revealing that the Australian Tax Office would beg to differ.
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'The ATO thinks it is – they're on my back all the time,' she quipped.
Abbie explained that while male public figures are celebrated for juggling multiple careers, women are often seen as 'inept' if they attempt the same.
She cited high-profile business figures are never labelled influencers despite having similar public platforms.
The TV personality also opened up about her relationship with Peking Duk star Adam Hyde, revealing the couple recently moved in together after dating for over a year.
Calling the romance 'healthy' and 'genuinely beneficial,' she said it's changed her entire outlook on love and what she wants in a partner.
'If I was going to get married and have kids with anyone, it would be Adam,' she shared.
Reflecting on her past, Abbie admitted she now recognises how unhealthy some of her previous relationships were – and that being with Adam has set a new standard.
'I either need to be alone or be with Adam,' she declared. 'Those are kind of my two options at this point.'
Read this week's Stellar magazine for the full interview with Abbie Chatfield
The media star turns 30 this month and said she feels empowered by ageing, not scared.
She's excited about what her next chapter holds - both personally and professionally.
Elsewhere in the interview, Abbie addressed her public fallout with feminist writer Clementine Ford, saying the experience was deeply hurtful.
The feud began after Ford accused her of profiting from performative political engagement and criticised her interview with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Abbie responded on social media, which triggered a wave of backlash from right-wing commentators who reduced the clash to a 'catfight' between feminists.
While Abbie didn't blame Ford directly for that reaction, she suggested Ford should have considered how her comments might fuel sexist narratives.
Abbie also noted she has often held back from criticising other women publicly to avoid similar outcomes.