American actress Jenna Ortega‘s former co-stars, Jacob Sartorius and Isaak Presley, seamlessly hinted they both missed the chance to start a relationship with her.

On October 19, 2023, Sartorius shared a TikTok featuring Presley, set to the tune of ‘Ozymandias’ music. In the playful video, both were initially spotted donning sunglasses, holding hands, and joyfully running in opposite directions in slow motion.

There was also an overlay text in the video that humorously stated, “When you both fumbled Jenna Ortega.” This hints that both Sartorius and Presley once had the chance to start a romantic relationship with Ortega, but they let go of that opportunity.

Sartorius captioned his TikTok post with a witty remark, stating, “Two L’s make a W.” In response to the post, one individual remarked, “Oh, I’m speechless right now,” while another playfully suggested, “Someone put Jenna in the witness protection program.”

Shortly after Sartorius shared his TikTok video, the gossip page TikTok Room reshared his content on Instagram, captioning it with “sent in a lot,” along with a teacup emoji.

This prompted a flurry of comments from their fans and followers. Many people pointed out that the video was quite old, commenting with statements like “This was posted months ago, you’re late [explicit]. He’s still obsessed though,” and “This is so old, why’d they repost it?”

Likewise, some expressed discomfort with Sartorius repeatedly mentioning Ortega, with one comment stating, “It’s 2024; she probably doesn’t even remember their names.”

Inside Jenna Ortega and Jacob Sartorius’s relationship

On September 19, 2017, Sartorius excitedly revealed to his fans that he had developed a crush via . Just a few days later, he posted charming pictures of himself and Disney Channel star Ortega exploring New York City together, captioning it, “NYC was amazing.”

The actress also left a comment on the post, using a red heart emoji. This led fans to speculate immediately about Sartorius and Ortega’s nature of relationship.

A throwback picture of Jenna Ortega and Jacob Sartorius (Photo: Twitter)

However, their curiosity was met with surprise when Sartorius dropped the music video for his single, ‘Chapstick,’ revealing that his adventure with the actress in New York City had been ingeniously integrated into the storyline of the music video.

In the music video, the two enjoyed a dreamy date, showcasing the essence of relationship goals. They explored the vibrant cityscape of New York City, visited a carnival, and toasted marshmallows, creating a picturesque and heartwarming experience.

As the video came to a close, they inched close to sharing a kiss, leaving viewers with a moment of sweet anticipation in their enchanting adventure. Even though there seemed to be a lot of chemistry between the actress and Sartorius, they never went beyond being friends.

Sartorius explained in an interview with J-14, “We were really good friends, and she’s nice. It was really fun filming the video. She’s nice, so we had good chemistry on and off camera.” Considering that, it’s best to say the two never became a boyfriend-girlfriend duo.

Furthermore, when asked about the craziest thing Ortega has read online about herself, she shared, “Probably relationships. According to the internet, I dated like six guys, [but I] dated none of them.”

Inside Jenna Ortega and Isaak Presley’s relationship

Ortega and Isaak Presley initially crossed paths while working on the Disney series Stuck in the Middle, where Presley’s character was the older brother of Ortega’s character.

Beyond their on-screen bond, the duo shares a close and meaningful relationship. To commemorate the actress’s 17th birthday, Presley posted a charming slideshow on Instagram, showcasing memorable moments they’d shared.

Along with the post, he captioned, “Oh boy. my little sister is 17. Jenna, you have, without a doubt, impacted my life so much. You are the most resilient and strong girl, and I am so so proud of you. You have faced so many obstacles at such a young age and surpassed every expectation ever given to you.”

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He continued, “You excel at every facet of what you do. You use your voice for change and positivity, and I’m so so so freaking proud of you. Enjoy 17, and keep being the person you are. Love you, Jenbug. Miss you lots. (p.s. enjoy these oldies.)”

Upon seeing the post, the actress responded with gratitude, playfully deeming the pictures “the ugliest.” She added, “But thank you, cowboy. So grateful to have been able to see you every day for almost 4 years and call you ‘brother.’ I love you the most !”

This post caught fans’ attention, fueling speculation about a potential deeper connection between them. One person reminisced, saying, “I used to ship them,” while another expressed confusion, saying, “Omg, I don’t understand why you guys broke up. You were so cute together.”

Amid widespread assumptions about their relationship, Isaak addressed his connection with the actress in one of his YouTube videos titled, “My True Feelings for Jenna Ortega… (reading your assumptions).”

Responding to the question, “Do you like or have liked Jenna Ortega?” Isaak shared, “Basically, I feel like when you’re on set seven days or five days a week with a person for three years of your life, um, I feel like, yeah, there’s been times in my life where I think I’ve liked Jenna, a hundred percent. I won’t deny that.”

He continued, “I do think that I’ve had feelings for Jenna at different points in my life. Currently, she’s my best friend, and I love her to death. I only care for her as a friend, and she’s honestly my best friend.”

Presley then shared that he and Ortega don’t see each other frequently, but her presence holds great significance for him. He openly admitted that he loved that girl to death.