Walker Scobell Gay Rumors Spread on Social Media but Lack Credible Confirmation
Feb. 24, 2026 — Online rumors claiming that 17-year-old actor Walker Scobell, known for his role in the Percy Jackson series, is gay have circulated widely on platforms like TikTok and Pinterest, but no credible mainstream news outlets have confirmed or substantively discussed the claims.
Speculation primarily originates from unverified social media content, including fabricated “coming out” posts debunked as impersonations or misinformation. Videos on TikTok, such as one from @.wa1keredits, and discovery pages amplifying shirtless images or fake Instagram screenshots have fueled the gossip, but these are consistently flagged as inauthentic.
Origins of the Rumors
Low-credibility sources, like a February 2026 post on Saint Augustine’s University’s exploration site, speculate that Scobell “lives authentically as a gay man” based on unnamed “peers” and “trusted circles,” while admitting no public confirmation or primary sources. Similar unverified claims appear on gossip-oriented TikTok accounts and Pinterest boards.
A LinkedIn post and other TikToks, including one from @finnwolhard874, reference viral shirtless photos but provide no evidence beyond fan conjecture.
Reports from Reputable Coverage
In contrast, sites like Sportskeeda and Bolavip US report that Scobell is single, maintains a private personal life, and has not publicly dated anyone. Rumors of romances with co-stars like Leah Jeffries are described as platonic. A fan site, BeMyConcert, mentions unconfirmed 2024 dating rumors with a young actress but avoids sexuality discussions.
Scobell’s Wikipedia page and professional interviews, such as one with SYFY Wire, focus exclusively on his career without addressing personal rumors.
No recent X (formerly Twitter) posts via keyword or semantic searches provide substantive discussion of the topic. The absence of coverage from outlets like Variety, TMZ, People, or E! News underscores the baseless nature of the fan-driven speculation.
