Gavin Casalegno reacts to Jeremiah backlash in “The Summer I Turned Pretty”

An interesting development has been brewing among fans of “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” as the third and final season unfolds. With a four-year time jump, viewers are seeing Belly and Jeremiah navigating their relationship at Finch University, leading up to their engagement and wedding planning. While past seasons saw fans divided between Team Jeremiah and Team Conrad, it seems like Jeremiah has been receiving some backlash, being labeled as “one of the internet’s most hated boyfriends” by The New York Times.

Gavin Casalegno, who portrays Jeremiah, addressed the negative reactions from fans, emphasizing that he is not his character and that it’s crucial to remember this is a fictional story. Despite criticisms of Jeremiah’s behavior, including cheating on Belly and being perceived as selfish for his decisions, Casalegno shared that he hasn’t watched the show this season. Nonetheless, he considers his role on the show a “dream job,” acknowledging that it’s work, even if it’s an amazing gig.

As the season progresses, fans eagerly await to see how things unfold for Belly and who she ends up with by the finale on September 17.