POLICE have laid charges on celebrity chef George Calombaris, after he allegedly shoved a teenager at the A-League grand final in Sydney.

Police confirmed this morning that a 38-year-old man had been charged with common assault after an incident at Moore Park.

The TV personality, whose company MAdE Establishment was last month found to have underpaid staff a total of $2.6 million, was taunted by members of the crowd about the pay bungle after the match on Sunday night.

A 19-year-old is claiming he was shoved by the MasterChef star around 8.50pm after shouting out to Calombaris about the scandal.

Video footage released of the scuffle shows a heated moment when Calombaris stormed towards the stands to confront the teenager.

The chef has since apologised, claiming he was reacting to derogatory remarks made about his family.

In a statement released on Monday, he said he was “really disappointed with what occurred.”

“I was genuinely shocked when post-match football banter turned into personal abuse about my family.

“I regret the way in which I reacted, I am disappointed that I let it get to me, and I sincerely apologise for offending anyone.

“While I am not proud of my reaction to the situation, I was offended by a spectator yelling out abusive and derogatory comments about my family.

“I have spoken to Melbourne Victory FC and Football Federation Australia today to report the situation and I’m truly sorry that this has happened.”

According to legal expert Sam Macedone, if the charge is proven against Calombaris, he may avoid obtaining a criminal record.

“First time offenders with a good record will most likely get a section 10 - which is where the offender pleads guilty, but the court uses its discretion to consider subjective circumstances and deal with it without a conviction, instead placing the offender on a bond,” he told news.com.au.

“But there are certain requirements that must be met.”

The common assault charge carries a maximum sentence of two years imprisonment or a fine of up to $2200.

Calombaris is expected to appear at Downing Centre Local Court in Sydney on Thursday, June 29.