‘Riverdale’ alum KJ Apa name-drops co-star that punched him in the face at strip club
Actor KJ Apa reveals details regarding an altercation with co-star Cole Sprouse during his time on the set of Riverdale.
The brief
The actor linked this physical confrontation to his past struggles with drug use, characterizing the event as a significant personal realization. Coverage from outlets including The Daily Beast, E!
News, Vulture, and Page Six highlights the specific circumstances surrounding the altercation. Additional reporting from Yahoo Health and JustJared covers Apa's concurrent discussions regarding disordered eating and previous issues with addiction, which include accounts of unconventional dietary habits.
Future updates remain dependent on whether further details regarding the incident are disclosed by those involved. Coverage does not yet specify if additional cast members have corroborated the account or if there will be further commentary from the production team.
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Quick answers
Who punched KJ Apa?
According to coverage, Cole Sprouse punched KJ Apa.
Where did the altercation occur?
The incident took place at a strip club.
Why did the punch happen?
Reports state the punch was a response to KJ Apa's drug use and served as a wake-up call for the actor.
Sources (6)
- ‘Riverdale’ Star Reveals Co-Star Punched Him in the Face The Daily Beast · 47d ago
- KJ Apa Reveals He Ate McDonald’s He’d Urinated On While Opening Up About Addiction justjared.com · 47d ago
- 'Riverdale' actor KJ Apa opens up about his disordered eating. Experts say it's more common in men than people realize. Yahoo Health · 47d ago
- Riverdale's KJ Apa Reveals "Wake-Up" Punch from Cole Sprouse Over His Drug Use E! News · 47d ago
- Cole Sprouse Punching KJ Apa After Hours on Riverdale Was a Good Thing Vulture · 47d ago
- ‘Riverdale’ alum KJ Apa name-drops co-star that punched him in the face at strip club Page Six · 47d ago
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