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Riverdale Cast Drama: Petsch Denies Hookup Rumors

9/20/2025

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Speculation about cast members' personal lives emerged during the 2023 finale of "Riverdale."
KJ Apa suggested that cast members would "hook up" while filming.
Madelaine Petsch denied these claims on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, stating she has never hooked up with a co-star.
She recalled Cole Sprouse's advice to avoid romantic relationships with co-stars.
Petsch stressed her focus on separating work from personal life.

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Speculation about cast members' personal lives emerged during the 2023 finale of "Riverdale."
KJ Apa suggested that cast members would "hook up" while filming.
Madelaine Petsch denied these claims on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, stating she has never hooked up with a co-star.
She recalled Cole Sprouse's advice to avoid romantic relationships with co-stars.
Petsch stressed her focus on separating work from personal life.