Mika Abdulla, 26, star of the Prime Video series Off Campus, and her ex-fiance Jake Short, 29, have finally spoken out after a podcast clip from 2024 went viral last week, sparking widespread criticism. The couple confirmed their split earlier this month, and shortly after, a resurfaced video from their appearance on The Sit and Chat podcast circulated online. The podcast, hosted by Short and fellow Disney Channel alum Bradley Steven Perry, featured an episode titled Couples Therapy, with Abdulla and Natasha Bure, Perry's now wife, as guests.
The Controversial Comment
During the episode, Perry asked Short how he would describe his then-fiancee. Short replied, I have two words ... I'd be like, 'Some b***h'. The response left Perry and Bure visibly stunned, as did many fans who saw the clip online. Social media users quickly labeled the remark as deeply disrespectful, with many calling out Short for his crude language.
Joint Statement from the Former Couple
In a joint statement to Us Weekly, Abdulla and Short addressed the resurfaced clip. We've seen a conversation around clips of us together when we were in a relationship and people making harmful and inaccurate assumptions about our dynamic, they said. The former couple emphasized that they were in a loving, respectful relationship for five years and expressed disappointment that the clip was resurrected after their split. It's hurtful to see playful moments dissected in a way that does not reflect the respect and love we had and still have for each other, the statement continued.
During the podcast, Abdulla appeared unbothered by the comment, laughing it off and giving Short a fist bump. Short boasted, We're locked in over here. However, the public reaction has been far from lighthearted.
Relationship Timeline and Split
Abdulla and Short began dating after meeting on the set of the 2022 film Sex Appeal. They were together for four years before getting engaged. Earlier this month, the couple asked for privacy after confirming their split. Abdulla's representative stated, Because of the immense curiosity about Mika's personal life and in light of numerous erroneous reports, I can clarify that Mika and Jake are no longer in a relationship, adding that they will continue to support each other as friends.
Abdulla's Career and Future
Abdulla currently stars in Prime Video's hit series Off Campus, playing aspiring actress Allie Hayes. The racy series follows an elite college ice hockey team and the women in their lives as they navigate love, heartbreak, and self-discovery. Following her breakup, it was announced that Abdulla will take center stage in Season 2, with the storyline shifting from the romance between music major Hannah Wells (Ella Bright) and star hockey captain Garrett Graham (Belmont Cameli) to her character Allie's relationship with Dean Di Laurentis (played by Stephen Kalyn).
The resurfaced clip has reignited conversations about respect and language in relationships, but Abdulla and Short are moving forward, focusing on their respective careers and maintaining a friendly bond.
