# @etalkctv on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2026-07-22T14:22:44.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Etalk (@etalkctv) — https://gondola.cc/etalkctv

## Caption

Talk about some tough love!

During a recent appearance on the ‘Wildmen’ podcast, hosted by Dylan Sprouse, ‘Riverdale’ star KJ Apa opened up about the time his co-star Cole Sprouse punched him in the face after a night out. 👊

Calling it a “wake-up punch,” KJ explained that he had been struggling with drug use at the time. “I was doing a lot of drugs, and a lot of my close friends were worried about me. He found out I was doing drugs again… it was a love punch.” 😅

KJ said the moment was exactly the wake-up call he needed. Dylan, who was there that night, also reflected on the incident, saying he’s always admired the bond between KJ and Cole.
“I always thought it was really beautiful as a brother.”

We love seeing friendships that are built on looking out for each other. ❤️ SWIPE to watch the full video. ➡️

(📷: Getty Images 📹: Wildmen Podcast)

#KJApa #ColeSprouse #Riverdale #DylanSprouse #Wildmen

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riverdale, dylansprouse, colesprouse, kjapa, wildmen

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