Nollywood actor **Uzor Arukwe** has publicly addressed and firmly denied circulating romance rumours linking him to actress and reality TV star **Bamike Olawunmi-Adenibuyan**, popularly known as **Bambam**, amid ongoing speculation about challenges in her marriage to fellow Big Brother Naija alum **Teddy A** (Tope Adenibuyan).
In a recent interview with BBC Igbo, Arukwe categorically dismissed the allegations as baseless and untrue, emphasizing that his interaction with Bambam was strictly professional and limited to their on-screen collaboration in a recent romantic film. The actor revealed that he first met Bambam on the movie set and took deliberate steps to maintain respect for her marriage during filming.
“I met BamBam for the first time when we shot that movie,” Arukwe stated. “Before filming, I always ask my co-lead actor — especially the married ones — if it is okay to touch them in a certain way, because I don’t want them to have problems at home. I specifically asked her if our role would cause any issues in her marriage or if there was any way I could touch her that her husband wouldn’t like.”
He further clarified that such precautions are part of his standard professional practice when working on intimate scenes, aimed at avoiding misunderstandings. Arukwe stressed that claims of a romantic involvement or any off-screen relationship were completely false, noting that speculation appeared to stem from viewers mistaking strong on-screen chemistry for real-life romance.
The rumours gained traction following the release and popularity of their joint project, which featured romantic elements, coinciding with separate social media observations about Bambam and Teddy A — including reports of them unfollowing each other on Instagram and absent joint family appearances during holidays. Neither Bambam nor Teddy A has officially confirmed any marital separation, and the couple has previously debunked similar rumours in the past.
Arukwe expressed concern over how such unfounded narratives can unfairly impact personal lives and professional reputations, reiterating his commitment to professionalism in the industry.
Fans and colleagues have since praised Arukwe for his transparency and respectfulness in handling the matter. The actor continues to focus on his thriving career in Nollywood, with several projects in the pipeline.
We respect the privacy of all parties involved and wish them well amid the public scrutiny. Further updates will be shared as official statements emerge.
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