The Summer I Turned Pretty has ignited heated debates among fans, and at the center of it all is Gavin Casalegno’s portrayal of Jeremiah Fisher. Following a flood of criticism labeling Jeremiah “the internet’s most hated boyfriend,” Casalegno is speaking out. In interviews with outlets like The New York Times and E! News , the 25-year-old actor revealed how he’s processing the backlash while standing by his character’s journey.

Casalegno admitted that seeing the negativity online was “tough at first,” but he now views it as proof that viewers are emotionally invested. He explained that Jeremiah’s decisions — especially in Season 3’s love triangle with Belly and Conrad — were written to stir conflict, not to win popularity contests. “You’re not supposed to love every decision he make

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