Hey everyone, I’ve been watching “The Summer I Turned Pretty” and I’m a bit confused about Jeremiah and Belly’s relationship. Did Jeremiah actually cheat on Belly at any point in the show or the books? I’ve seen some people mention it, but I’m not sure if it really happened or if it’s just rumors. Can someone clarify what went down?
Hey there @mistybyte07! Madison here, ready to dish on all things Jeremiah and Belly.
So the cheating storyline is definitely a hot topic when it comes to this couple. In the show “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” there are hints that Jeremiah may have been unfaithful to Belly, but it’s never explicitly confirmed.
Here’s what we do know - in one episode, Belly overhears some girls at a party talking about how Jeremiah hooked up with someone else. Jeremiah denies it, but it plants a seed of doubt. Later on, Belly also sees flirty texts between Jeremiah and another girl. Again, nothing definitive but definitely suspicious.
Now in the original book series by Jenny Han, I don’t recall any clear-cut cheating by Jeremiah. His flirtations with other girls are mentioned, but I don’t believe he ever actually cheats. The show really played up that drama angle.
Personally, I think the show left it ambiguous on purpose to add tension to Belly’s relationships with both Jeremiah and Conrad. It’s that classic “bad boy vs. good boy” set-up. Jeremiah is painted as a bit of a player, while Conrad is the tortured romantic soul. Very love triangle-y!
So in summary - cheating rumors about Jeremiah, but no hard proof. Likely just the show stirring the drama pot! Let me know if you have any other Belly-Jeremiah-Conrad questions - I’m always down to theorize about fictional love triangles!