Jacob Elordi Under Police Investigation For Allegedly Assaulting Producer Over Bathwater Joke – News18

Jacob Elordi is currently under police investigation following allegations of assaulting a radio producer in Australia over a Saltburn joke. The Euphoria star was reportedly at a hotel in Sydney when he was approached by Joshua Fox, a producer on KIIS FM. The incident happened when Fox jokingly asked Elordi if he could have some of his bathwater for his co-host’s birthday, referencing a viral scene from the movie. Elordi, unhappy with the question, requested the producer to stop the filming and instructed the team to delete the footage. Allegedly, when Fox refused due to safety reasons, Elordi pushed him against the wall and placed his hands on his throat, leading to a police investigation.

While talking about the incident on The Kyle & Jackie O Show, the producer claimed, “I’m backed against this wall. He’s right in my face and his two boys are now on either side of me. It’s like a switch went off and he’s becoming quite aggressive, and I’m feeling intimidated. The way they’re surrounding me, I’m thinking something’s going to happen here. Someone’s going to jump me or something. So I say no, I’m not deleting that. I refuse to, because I feel uncomfortable right now and this is the only evidence.”

The producer, Joshua Fox, further stated that the alleged incident left him deeply disturbed, causing stress and sleepless nights. The circumstances surrounding how the police became involved remain unknown, as Fox claimed that he initially wanted to leave the incident alone. However, someone at the location may have spoken to the media.

Meanwhile, in a statement to Variety, the New South Wales Police said, “Officers attached to Eastern Beaches Police Area Command are investigating after a man was allegedly assaulted outside a hotel in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. 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. Inquiries into the incident is continuing.”

As of now, only one side of the story is making headlines, as Jacob Elord is yet to release a statement regarding the alleged incident. Meanwhile, the actor is living his best life, as he recently hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live and earned praise for his performances in Saltburn and Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla. The Australian actor is gearing up to turn into Frankenstein’s monster in an upcoming Guillermo del Toro adaptation.