Domestic violence doesn’t appear to be Brian Hickerson’s only problem.
Hayden Panettiere and her boyfriend were involved in a massive brawl in Los Angeles Thursday night, TMZ reported.
The troubled couple’s fisticuffs took place outside the Sunset Marquis hotel, where they had been grabbing drinks.
An eyewitness told the outlet that the melee started inside the bar among the “Heroes” alum, Hickerson and other patrons. One of the people involved in the fight was overheard claiming that Hickerson had spat on him, and the manager ultimately threw everyone out.
Photos and video of the brawl show how it worsened outside — with Panettiere even getting involved herself.
The actress, 32, was allegedly overheard screaming, “Brian, jail,” seemingly to remind Hickerson that he is on probation after being arrested multiple times for acts of domestic violence against her.
Eventually, the fighters were separated, and the celebrity couple made their way back inside the hotel, where the “Remember the Titans” star reportedly apologized to staff.
Panettiere’s rep and the hotel didn’t immediately return Page Six’s requests for comment.
Hickerson spent time in jail last year after pleading no contest to two felony counts of injuring a spouse or girlfriend — the “Nashville” star. He was also hit with four years of probation, ordered to attend 52 domestic violence classes and paid a $500 fee. He additionally received a five-year restraining order that is supposed to bar him from going near Panettiere.
Clearly, the pair ignored the restraining order, as they were spotted hanging out after he got out from behind bars (and are now back together).
When the pair were broken up for a stint in 2020, Panettiere vowed to protect other women from Hickerson.
“I am coming forward with the truth about what happened to me with the hope that my story will empower others in abusive relationships to get the help they need and deserve,” she wrote on Instagram. “I am prepared to do my part to make sure this man never hurts anyone again. I’m grateful for my support system, which helped me find the courage to regain my voice and my life.”
