'Big Brother' stars Memphis Garrett and Christmas Abbott attacked outside Florida bar, no charges pressed
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA: A bystander captures 'Big Brothers' stars Memphis Garrett and Christmas Abbott being publicly attacked outside a Florida bar in January. The incident allegedly occurred after the bar refused to serve the couple.
According to a report by TMZ on Wednesday, April 26, "A man and woman entered the bar demanding drinks, and refused to leave, prompting a frustrated Garrett to shout 'F*** you and your girlfriend!'" Their attorney Brian Karph stated that as Garrett and Abbott tried to escort the couple outside, the man charged and attacked Garrett. Karph further explained that Abbott attempted to separate Garrett and the assailant, but she was struck by the female customer.
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'Chose not to press charges'
In the video, Abbott can be seen on the ground fighting with the female customer while Garrett and the male customer fought with a bartender trying to separate them. The bartender eventually took away a toppled bar stool from the man. Although Abbott had to undergo neck surgery, they did not press charges, but filed a report and called 911 after the couple kept throwing things at the bar's window.
'Garrett and Abbott married in 2022'
Memphis Garrett and Christmas Abbott, who met during 'Big Brother' season 22, got married in Savannah, Georgia, over Memorial Day weekend in 2022. Garrett is the founder of Garrett Hospitality Group, which operates restaurants and bars across the United States, including locations in South Florida, Memphis, and Chicago.
