Joshua Bassett Swiftly Shuts Down Heckler Shouting ‘F–k’ Olivia Rodrigo During Concert
14.03.2023 - 21:11
/ usmagazine.com
He’s no traitor. Joshua Bassett was quick to shut down a fan’s expletive-filled comment about ex Olivia Rodrigo during a recent performance.
The 22-year-old actor played a show at the Roseland Theater in Portland, Oregon, on Sunday, March 12, as part of his Complicated Tour when an audience member shouted, “F–k Olivia,” in the middle of his song “Set Me Free.”
In a video from the concert shared via social media, Bassett continued playing the piano but turned toward the crowd with a concerned look on his face. He shook his head and rolled his eyes while singing, carrying on with the tune despite the heckler’s interruption.
Rodrigo, 20, and Bassett’s relationship made headlines in January 2021 after the actress released her hit single “Drivers License,” which many fans believe hints at drama between the High School Musical: The Musical — The Series costars. The Grammy-winning song seemingly references Sabrina Carpenter, who was linked to Bassett in 2020 following his rumored romance with Rodrigo.
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The “Favorite Crime” artist and Bassett kept the status of their relationship under wraps, but both Disney stars have released songs that appear to outline what went down between them. Carpenter, 23, seemingly chimed in with telling lyrics of her own on her song “Skin” — but she denied having any bad blood with Rodrigo.
“[‘Skin’] isn’t calling out one single person,” she explained via Instagram in January 2021. “Some lines address a specific situation, while other lines address plenty of other experiences I’ve had this past year.. it also shows that many things have actually gotten under my skin.. and I’m still learning to not give other people so much power over my feelings.”
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