Josie Totah and Karan Brar, former co-stars from Jessie, caused a stir when they shared a playful TikTok video on January 13. The video featured the duo sharing a PDA moment while listening to Lana Del Rey’s “Brooklyn Baby,” which includes the line, “Yeah my boyfriend is pretty cool.” The clip quickly sparked relationship rumors among their fans.
Josie Clarifies the Video Was Just a Joke
Following the widespread speculation, Josie quickly clarified the video’s meaning in a follow-up TikTok. She posted a stitched video where she repeatedly emphasized that the video was “a joke.” Despite her clarification, the original video was deleted, but the viral moment continued to spark discussion among fans.
Josie Totah and Karan Brar (@josietotah/Instagram)
Adding fuel to the fire, Skai Jackson, another Jessie co-star, playfully commented on the video, suggesting she didn’t know if Josie and Karan were dating. Skai later clarified her comment to fans, denying the relationship rumors, stating that the two were not actually together. However, her playful response kept the rumor mill buzzing.
Fans Support the Potential Couple, Despite the Joke
Although Josie and Karan confirmed their relationship was just a joke, many fans expressed support for the possibility of them being a couple. Some fans even commented on Josie’s clarification post, expressing their excitement for the imagined couple. One fan wrote, “It was real to me,” showing the depth of fans’ enthusiasm.
While Josie and Karan won’t be Disney’s next iconic couple, there have been several memorable relationships from the network. Notable past Disney couples include Nick Jonas and Miley Cyrus, Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens. Sabrina Carpenter, another former Disney star, also had a notable Disney-related relationship with Bradley Steven Perry, which ended in 2015.
