Two months after allegations surfaced involving Outer Banks cocreator and director Jonas Pate, his daughter, actress Lilah Pate, is publicly addressing the controversy for the primary time.
On December 19, Lilah—who stars as Sophie within the Prime Video sequence The Runarounds, additionally created by her father—shared a TikTok video from Jonas’ last days on set of Outer Banks season 5. The clip appeared celebratory, with Lilah captioning it, “The face of a dude who simply wrapped OBX. Champion.”
Nevertheless, the feedback rapidly turned severe. When one person requested, “Did he yell at you want he did the staff after this queen?” Lilah responded immediately, writing, “Don’t imagine every thing you see on-line.” The temporary reply marked the primary public protection of her father from a member of his household.
Again in October, TMZ reported that Jonas allegedly “put his palms on a manufacturing assistant and shook her whereas shouting in her face.” In accordance with the outlet, Outer Banks stars Chase Stokes and Madelyn Cline reportedly “jumped in to de-escalate the state of affairs.” Sources informed TMZ that tensions on set have been excessive and urged the incident was not solely out of character, with one insider claiming, “It’s about time that it’s made public.”
A separate supply spoke to Individuals, echoing the seriousness of the claims whereas providing further context. The insider alleged Jonas “was screaming on the feminine manufacturing assistant and grabbed her by her shoulders and shook her. He didn’t harm her or attempt to harm her. He simply crossed a line. Placing your palms on somebody is rarely, ever okay.”
Neither Jonas nor Netflix has publicly commented on the allegations.
Jonas cocreated Outer Banks alongside his twin brother, Josh Pate, and author Shannon Burke. Since its Netflix debut in April 2020, the hit sequence has develop into a popular culture staple—and no stranger to offscreen headlines. From Chase Stokes and Madelyn Cline’s real-life breakup to persistent rumors of solid rigidity, the present’s success has usually been paired with scrutiny.
Most not too long ago, hypothesis swirled round season 4, with followers claiming Madison Bailey and Rudy Pankow—whose characters have been romantically concerned—used physique doubles for intimate scenes as a consequence of an alleged feud. Madison seemingly shut down the rumors herself, posting a photograph with Rudy, Chase, and Jonathan Daviss captioned merely, “P4L.”
