February 5, 2024: Jacob Elordi, BAFTA award nominee, and renowned for his roles in HBO’s “Euphoria” as well as the critically acclaimed film “Saltburn,” is now the focus of a police investigation in Sydney. The incident involves an alleged assault on Joshua Fox, a producer for the popular radio show “The Kyle & Jackie O Show” on KIIS FM.
According to reports by Australia’s Daily Telegraph, the confrontation unfolded at a hotel in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. Fox, seeking a unique birthday gift for co-host Jackie O, approached Elordi, referencing a viral scene from “Saltburn.” The situation escalated when Elordi requested Fox to stop filming and delete the footage.
“I refuse to because I feel uncomfortable right now, and this is the only evidence,” Fox recounted on “The Kyle & Jackie O Show.” “And then Jacob Elordi kind of just flips, and he kind of pushes me against the wall, and his hands are on my throat.”
The incident occurred at the Clovelly Hotel, where Elordi had been staying. The altercation reportedly stemmed from Fox’s probing questions, leading to a heated exchange between the two parties.
In response to the incident, the New South Wales Police issued a statement confirming an ongoing investigation. The statement reads, “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 p.m. 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 are continuing.”
Representatives for Jacob Elordi have not provided immediate comments in response to the unfolding situation.
Jacob Elordi remains in spotlight
Despite the controversy, Jacob Elordi remains in the spotlight, receiving acclaim for his recent performances in “Priscilla” and “Saltburn.” He is nominated for the BAFTA Film Awards in the supporting actor category for his role in “Saltburn” and for the Rising Star Award.
Upcoming projects for the Australian actor include Paul Schrader’s “Oh, Canada” and Guillermo del Toro’s “Dr. Frankenstein,” where he is set to portray “The Monster.”
As the investigation unfolds, it remains uncertain whether Jacob Elordi will make an appearance at the AACTA Awards, where he is nominated for the Best Supporting Actor Award. The ceremony is scheduled to take place on February 10 at the Home of the Arts on the Gold Coast.
Jacob Elordi, who recently hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live on January 20 and played Elvis Presley in the 2023 biopic “Priscilla,” awaits the resolution of the police inquiry as his career continues to ascend in the entertainment industry.