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Bella Thorne Reflects on Disney Channel Drama with Zendaya

Updated 2026-08-06 03:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Actress Bella Thorne has opened up about the competitive dynamics she experienced with Zendaya during their time on Disney Channel's Shake It Up. Thorne recalls how they 'escaped to another set' to avoid conflict.

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Bella Thorne Recalls “Hashing It Out” With Zendaya After Being Pitted Against Each Other In Disney Years: “It Got Pretty Bad”

With her child star days behind her, Bella Throne has found perspective on her behind-the-scenes friendship with Zendaya. The Disney Channel alum recently recalled being pitted against each other while making their 2010-’13 series Shake It Up, during which they “escaped to another set

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