Bella Thorne Alleges Charlie Puth Lied, Sparked Hate Campaign

Thorne claims Puth lashed out after she refused his advances.

In a surprising turn of events, Bella Thorne has publicly accused Charlie Puth of spreading falsehoods and instigating a barrage of online hate against her. The accusation arose after comments from Jade Thirlwall regarding Puth.

Thorne’s Explosive Allegation

Underneath a social media post where the Little Mix star stated she would not collaborate with Charlie Puth, Bella didn’t mince words. According to Thorne, Puth “lied to the entire world about me and started a hate train. All because I wouldn’t …. do the deed with him.”

While Jade’s reasons for avoiding a collaboration with Puth remain unknown, Thorne seized the opportunity to highlight what she views as unacceptable behavior. Public shaming and online hate campaigns can have devastating effects, with one study showing that 41% of Americans have experienced online harassment (Pew Research Center, 2021).

The Backstory: Tyler Posey and Public Perception

Although Charlie and Bella never officially dated, their past interactions caused controversy. In the past, Puth implied that Thorne was unfaithful to her then-boyfriend, Tyler Posey, after they were seen together. Photos circulated of Bella and Charlie looking intimate, but she denied any wrongdoing.

Thorne clarified that she and Posey had already ended their relationship when she and Charlie were seen together. Charlie, she claims, saw an old article about her and Tyler, made assumptions, and then shared them online. Now it appears Charlie may have to offer an explanation, according to Bella.