Saltburn actor Jacob Elordi accused of assault in Australia as cops investigate alleged incident
JACOB Elordi has allegedly assaulted an Australian reporter in an altercation outside of a Sydney hotel on Saturday.
The Saltburn star returned to his native country this week after receiving a nomination for the AACTA Awards on the Gold Coast.
Jacob, 26, was at the Clovelly Hotel in Sydney suburbs when he entered an altercation with KIIS FM employee Joshua Fox, according to the .
The actor was reportedly approached by the 32-year-old who began a line of questioning, leading the Euphoria star to become "frustrated," the outlet shared.
Joshua is known for his coverage while crashing Married At First Sight weddings via his viral Instagram account .
A NSW Police spokesperson told news.com.au that the man was allegedly assaulted during the incident.
“Officers attached to Eastern Beaches Police Area Command are investigating after a man was allegedly assaulted outside a hotel in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs,” the statement read.
“Police were told about 3:30 pm on Saturday 3 February 2024, a 32-year-old man was allegedly assaulted by a 26-year-old man. The man did not sustain any injuries.”
The representative also maintained that inquiries into the incident were still "ongoing."
AWARD-WINNER
Jacob is nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the breakout film, Saltburn at the upcoming Gold Coast AACTAs, though his attendance at the award ceremony is not confirmed.
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The Hollywood heartthrob has been the talk of the town since the release of his controversial Amazon hit in November 2023.
The Australian actor also appeared on SNL last month alongside singer Reneé Rapp.
JACOB & OLIVIA
The Kissing Booth star's relationship with YouTuber Olivia Jade Giannulli has been the center of fan speculation recently amid rumors that they cut ties.
But in January, sources with direct knowledge told that they are still going strong.
The two were reportedly been spotted together in New York surrounding his Saturday Night Live debut.
The Euphoria star went through rehearsals ahead of his gig on the New York comedy show.
According to production sources, Olivia, 24, was spotted near his dressing room, seemingly supporting her boyfriend.
The on-and-off pair have been dating for a few years.
Split rumors first sparked when the daughter of fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli and actress Lori Loughlin seemingly unfollowed Jacob, 26, on Instagram.
Back in June 2023, a source told that Jacob and Olivia were 'getting close again' after enjoying their time together.
";This month they’ve been to New York and decided to go to Italy to get away from it all," the source added.
In 2021, Jacob and Olivia sparked hints of a relationship when they were spotted grabbing coffee in Los Angeles.
During their stroll, Olivia was dressed in a sweat suit and Jacob wore a hoodie and jeans, in the photos obtained by The Daily Mail.
Jacob was walking his golden retriever, Layla, at the time.
RELATIONSHIP HISTORY
The public sighting came after the Saltburn star and model Kaia Gerber called it quits.
A source exclusive revealed the news in November 2021 to , stating that it was "amicable."
"Kaia Gerber and Jacob Elordi have broken up," the source told the media outlet.
"Their split is amicable."
Dating rumors swirled also between Jacob with his Euphoria co-star Zendaya, 27, back in the summer of 2019.
They were spotted getting cozy on holiday in Greece around that time.
The pair were then spotted on dates in California and were photographed kissing in New York City in February 2020.
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The two were last photographed together in March 2020, in L.A.
Despite rumors, the two never confirmed a relationship.
