‘Outer Banks’ Stars Rudy Pankow, Madison Bailey Never Feuded, Despite Theories

Warning: Spoilers for “Outer Banks” season 4 forward …

“Outer Banks” returned with new season 4 episodes final week … but all individuals can speak about is a rumored feud between costars Rudy Pankow and Madison Bailey.

However, it appears the gossip is a bunch of hogwash, as sources aware of the state of affairs inform TMZ … there isn’t any feud or beef between Rudy and Madison.

Nonetheless, followers appeared satisfied when phrase began circulating about an alleged rift between the two actors … with some claiming Rudy and Madison stopped interacting as a lot IRL and on social media after moving into new relationships.

The alleged drama did not die down when half 1 of season 4 dropped again in October … when followers theorized the pair used physique doubles to movie one cuddly scene, given the actual fact their faces have been by no means seen collectively.

Once more, this idea felt like a stretch, since we’re instructed each Rudy and Madison — whose characters are collectively on the present — filmed a number of romantic scenes and did a complete press tour to advertise the season … with no concern.

Nonetheless, when Rudy’s JJ Maybank was killed off in episode 10 of the brand new season, followers started pointing the finger on the alleged on-set drama … regardless that the “Outer Banks” showrunners have performed interviews that the demise was at all times a part of the plan.

Jonas Pate stated on the time … “It’s been kind of lurking in his DNA from the beginning. He’s really a lovable but tragic figure… this is something that was always sort of baked in the cake.”

In actual fact, Madison even acquired visibly emotional whereas discussing Rudy’s exit from the present with the remainder of the solid … praising her costar for bringing a “lightheartedness” to “Outer Banks.”

Feels like followers must rely solely on the present for its drama when “Outer Banks” returns for its fifth and ultimate season … as a result of there is not any off-camera drama to report.