Speaking during an interview with BBC Igbo, Arukwe addressed claims circulating on social media that the two actors were romantically involved after acting together in scenes that required close physical contact.
The actor firmly dismissed the rumours, explaining that he was very careful while filming and made sure to respect Bambam’s marriage.
According to him, he had an open conversation with the actress before performing any scene that required touching, as he did not want to do anything that could create problems in her home.
“Before I touched her, I asked her if there was any way I could touch her that her husband wouldn’t like or that might cause problems at home,” Arukwe explained.
He added that his intention was to remain professional and ensure that both actors felt comfortable during filming.
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Arukwe also revealed that the movie was actually the first time he had ever met Bambam, making the dating rumours even more surprising to him.
“That movie was the first time I had ever met her. But people started saying we slept together and were dating, which was completely false,” he said.
The actor stressed that their relationship was strictly professional and that the rumours circulating online were not true.
Bambam, who rose to fame after appearing on Big Brother Naija, is married to fellow reality TV star Teddy A. Arukwe’s comments have since sparked online discussions about how actors often face speculation from fans when they play romantic roles on screen.
Source: dailypost.ng | March 13, 2026