Thorne Reveals Disney Channel Rivalry with Zendaya
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Thorne Reveals Disney Channel Rivalry with Zendaya

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Bella Thorne revealed on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast that she and Zendaya were deliberately pitted against each other during their time starring in the Disney Channel series “Shake It Up.”

The actors, who played CeCe Jones (Thorne) and Rocky Blue (Zendaya) on “Shake It Up,” became well-known to Disney Channel viewers. Thorne explained that things "got pretty bad" between them due to external forces attempting to create a rivalry. She stated they were aggressively put against each other during the height of their Disney stardom.

Thorne detailed how she and Zendaya would sneak off set to address the issues directly, attempting to “hash it out” amidst the manufactured conflict. The podcast episode provides insight into the pressures faced by young stars navigating fame and competition within the entertainment industry.

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