The actor used an Instagram Story on Monday to call the rumors “f‑king hilarious,” insisting he only has his official @channingtatum account.
The burner account that set off the firestorm
A mysterious Instagram profile, @bidness_nonya, surfaced in early September with a butterfly avatar and no original posts. The handle began posting snarky comments under paparazzi shots of Zoë Kravitz, 37, and Harry Styles, 32. One line read, “just here for the hate” accompanied by popcorn emojis. The account also threw shade at Kravitz’s past relationships, including a jab at her former fiancé and a cryptic swipe at Jenna Dewan, Tatum’s ex‑wife.
Fans noticed that the only follower of the burner was Channing Tatum’s verified account. When the profile was later deleted, speculation that the “Magic Mike” star was pulling the strings surged across Twitter and Instagram.
Tatum’s Instagram rebuttal
On Monday, Tatum took to his Instagram Stories to address the buzz. He wrote, “Yo i truly can’t believe yall think this is what I’m doing with my free time,” followed by a string of expletives describing the rumors as “f‑king hilarious.” He added, “why would I follow a burner account if I didn’t want people to connect me to it? WTF Come on.” The actor closed with a simple reminder: “But if I really need to say it, I only have one IG account @channingtatum.”
Page Six reported that the burner account was deactivated amid the drama and that Tatum was reportedly its sole follower. Pinkvilla noted the same timeline, mentioning that the profile’s only visible activity was the series of comments about Kravitz and Styles before it vanished.
Relationship history that fuels the chatter
Tatum and Kravitz first crossed paths on the set of Blink Twice, Kravitz’s directorial debut, and began dating in 2021. Their engagement was announced in October 2023, but the couple called it off by the following October. Kravitz later linked up with Styles in 2025, a pairing that has attracted constant media attention.
Tatum’s own love life has been public as well. He and Jenna Dewan were together from 2006 to 2018, sharing daughter Everly, now 13. After a brief romance with Jessie J, he went public with Kravitz in 2021. In early 2025, he confirmed a relationship with Inka Williams, 27, who is considerably younger.
No official comment from the parties involved
Representatives for Dewan, Kravitz and Styles have not responded to requests for comment, according to Page Six. The burner account’s creator remains unidentified, and the platform has not released any further details.
What’s next?
With the burner account gone and Tatum’s denial on record, the episode may fade quickly. Yet the episode points to how quickly a single Instagram handle can ignite a viral debate, especially when high‑profile exes are involved. For now, fans will be watching Tatum’s official feed for any further clarification, while Kravitz and Styles continue to keep their relationship low‑key.
The saga reminds us that celebrity gossip often thrives on speculation rather than fact, and that a single unfollow can become a headline.
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