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Dean Lewis Withdraws from Awards Amid Misconduct Allegations

11/10/2025

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Australian singer Dean Lewis withdrew from the ARIA Awards and TikTok Awards amid allegations of inappropriate behavior with fans.
An ARIA spokesperson confirmed Lewis requested withdrawal from Song of the Year category for his track "With You".
Lewis apologized, saying interactions were consensual, but he acknowledged the hurt and called it an "incredible mess".
He is enrolling in therapy to improve his approach to relationships and intends to regain trust.

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Australian singer Dean Lewis withdrew from the ARIA Awards and TikTok Awards amid allegations of inappropriate behavior with fans.
An ARIA spokesperson confirmed Lewis requested withdrawal from Song of the Year category for his track "With You".
Lewis apologized, saying interactions were consensual, but he acknowledged the hurt and called it an "incredible mess".
He is enrolling in therapy to improve his approach to relationships and intends to regain trust.