Fans strongly criticized Zac Efron, accusing him of displaying disrespect towards Kelly Clarkson, the host of her talk show.
Making an appearance on "The Kelly Clarkson Show", the 36-year-old actor, took the opportunity to discuss his latest film, "The Iron Claw."
A snippet from his interview was unveiled in a recent post on the show's Instagram account.
Joined by his co-stars Jeremy Allen White, 32, Harris Dickinson, 27, and Stanley Simons, Zac sported an eye-catching combination of a red sweater and brownish pants.
As the conversation turned towards his rise to fame, Zac was reluctant to discuss his iconic role in "High School Musical."
Kelly brought up the subject, saying, "Everyone on my crew is a High School Musical fan. And so, it's like 'American Idol.' You're never going to get away from it."
In a surprising revelation, Zac confessed, "I voted for you," as he smoothly transitioned the conversation toward his prestigious star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Zac Efron Rude?
In the wake of an eye infection, the former Disney channel actor faced criticism for donning sunglasses while being interviewed, as viewers took to the comments section to express their discontent.
In the eyes of the audience, a question arose regarding Zac Efron's choice to wear sunglasses. One viewer expressed their disapproval, deeming it as rude. Similarly, another viewer chimed in, urging the individual to remove the sunglasses.
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Why Was He Wearing Sunglasses?
Fans started to worry about the "Baywatch" actor when they saw his unexpected appearance on the "Today" show last Wednesday.
Amid the interview, the show's host, Craig Melvin engaged in a conversation with the entire cast, highlighting the undeniable stardom of Zac in the world of Hollywood.
In unanimous agreement, the rest of the cast nodded in unison, assenting to the TV host's statement.
Opening the conversation, Zac expressed discomfort, saying, "I feel weird being in shades. I just have a bit of an eye infection."
Nevertheless, he emphasized his genuine desire to be present in that moment.
Concluding the discussion, Zac remarked, "Such a good movie. I wanted to come see you guys and tell everyone about it."
Concerned fans flocked to X, a platform once called Twitter, to voice their worries.
One fan voiced their apprehension, saying, "My concerns lie with Zac."
In another tweet, a fan exclaimed, "Oh my goodness! Zac wearing sunglasses indoors is common! Something must be wrong with his eyes."
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