Karan Brar and Josie Totah maintain that they are close friends, and the TikTok video was a lighthearted prank.
Former “Jessie” co-stars Karan Brar and Josie Totah recently sparked dating rumors after sharing a playful TikTok video in which they kissed. The video quickly went viral, leading to widespread speculation about their relationship status.
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In response to the buzz, both actors clarified that the video was intended as a joke between close friends. Josie Totah posted a follow-up TikTok, laughing and repeating, “It was a joke,” and captioned it, “We are two platonic best friends who danced a little too close to the sun.” Karan Brar echoed this sentiment on his Instagram Stories, stating, “It was a joke 😭.”
Despite their clarifications, fan reactions have been mixed. Some viewers expressed skepticism, with comments like, “That did not look like a joke,” while others were disappointed, saying, “Well you can’t be joking like that cause now I’m disappointed.”
Josie Totah played Stuart Wooten on “Jessie,” while Karan Brar portrayed Ravi Ross. The show aired on Disney Channel from 2011 to 2015.
Josie Totah came out as transgender in 2018. She has since been an advocate for transgender representation in the entertainment industry and has taken on roles that reflect her identity, including a leading part in the “Saved by the Bell” reboot.
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Karan Brar publicly came out as bisexual in 2023. He has been open about his mental health journey, discussing struggles with alcohol and depression following the death of his close friend and co-star, Cameron Boyce, in 2019. In a 2023 essay for Teen Vogue, Brar shared that coming out and seeking treatment were pivotal steps in his recovery.
Both actors have continued to build their careers post-Disney. Brar has appeared in films such as “Pacific Rim: Uprising” and voiced characters in animated series like “Mira, Royal Detective.”
Totah has been involved in various projects, including producing and starring in the “Saved by the Bell” reboot, where she plays the character Lexi.
As of now, both actors maintain that they are close friends, and the TikTok video was a lighthearted prank. There have been no further developments regarding their relationship status.
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