Jacob Elordi's 'Don't touch me' reaction to fan sparks debate
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- - Jacob Elordi told a fan in Tokyo, "Please don't touch me, man," after the fan placed a hand on his back while trying to get a photo.
- The interaction, captured on video and shared on Instagram, sparked a debate online about celebrity boundaries and fan behavior.
- While some defended Elordi's polite but firm response, others criticized him as rude, arguing he should be grateful for fans.
Jacob Elordi's recent trip to Japan with Kendall Jenner took an unexpected turn when a fan's attempt to get a photo led to a public exchange. The incident, which occurred in Tokyo, involved a fan named Otavio Bittencourt approaching Elordi and placing a hand on his back when the actor didn't immediately react. Elordi, visibly irritated, turned and said, "Please don't touch me, man." Although his words were respectful, his expression conveyed his displeasure. He then continued walking with his companions, leaving the fan behind. Bittencourt, who shared the video on Instagram, captioned it "Just wanted a photo, boss." The video garnered nearly a million views and ignited a debate among users. Some defended Elordi, praising his polite response and questioning the fan's action of touching him without permission. Others criticized Elordi's reaction, calling it rude and suggesting he should be more appreciative of his fans. The fan later explained that he encountered Elordi and Jenner at a restaurant and only asked for a photo as they were leaving, emphasizing he had no intention of disrespecting them.
Por favor, no me toques, hermano.
Originally published by La Naciรณn in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.