Wave of false online rumors surrounding 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' star
[47425] Wave of false online rumors surrounding 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' star
False reports on social media spread a fake story that the show's star Gavin Casalegno was shot in Bali, causing a stir among fans.
Wave of false online rumors surrounding 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' star
In the last day, false reports spread across social media regarding an alleged violent incident in Bali. According to BuzzingPop and forbbnaija27689, a story was circulated claiming that 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' star, Gavin Casalegno, was "shot by his wife." The report, which garnered over 1.6 million views, was quickly revealed to be false information that alarmed the actor's fans.
Some users expressed relief after realizing it was a misunderstanding or a false report. As noted in the BuzzingPop report, many users reacted with relief after reading the details and realizing the actor was safe.
The false news triggered secondary reactions from the show's fans, who sometimes used the platform to discuss the character Casalegno played in the series. Users such as HAUNTEDBRINA and ughitssummer, who gained minimal exposure of only a few dozen views, used the viral thread to express personal opinions on the series' plot, specifically referencing the character of Jeremiah as cited in the HAUNTEDBRINA post.
As of now, no evidence or verification for the shooting report has been provided, and the consensus online treats the event as a baseless rumor.