A public dispute originating on TikTok, involving influencer Phoebe Prentice, actress Scarlett Thomas, and singer Josh Olliver of the boyband December 10, has captured the attention of millions online. The controversy began when Prentice, 18, posted a lengthy video accusing Thomas, 17, of getting too close to Olliver, her alleged boyfriend.
Prentice's initial 15-minute video, which garnered six million views, detailed her belief that her relationship with Olliver was being undermined by Thomas. She claimed to have been dating Olliver for several months, with fans aware of their connection. According to Prentice, their relationship included attending a Harry Styles concert together, staying with each other, and frequent communication while Olliver was on tour. She alleged that Olliver abruptly stopped communicating with her and that she subsequently saw a video of Thomas at one of the band's shows.
Prentice further stated that she attended a December 10 concert and after-party where Olliver reportedly behaved normally. Despite reassurances from Olliver that Thomas was 'just a friend' and not invited by him, Prentice claimed to have a 'gut feeling' and contacted Thomas directly. Prentice alleged that Thomas told her Olliver had stayed at her house the night after the concert and that he had denied their relationship was serious.
However, sources close to December 10 have disputed several key elements of Prentice's narrative. These sources insist that Prentice and Olliver were never in an established relationship and that there is 'absolutely nothing going on between Scarlett and Josh.' They also clarified that Thomas was not in a private box at the Shepherd's Bush Empire concert, as the venue does not have them, only balconies. Contrary to Prentice's claims, it has also been confirmed that Olliver was not dropped off by security at Thomas's house, and the band stayed at a hotel during their London tour dates.
The timeline of events, as outlined by Prentice, suggests the dispute began escalating around July 22, five days after she attended the band's London show. Prentice's subsequent eight videos often featured songs about heartbreak. Her friend, Princess Andre, has also become involved, engaging in an online spat with Thomas after appearing to accuse someone of being a 'little miss copycat.'
Members of December 10 have publicly defended Olliver, with bandmates Cruz and Danny posting on Snapchat, 'You can’t cheat on someone you’re not in a relationship with.' Prentice's videos have reportedly generated significant interest in her social media accounts, with estimates suggesting she could earn between £2,000 and £10,000 from the series of clips, with individual videos earning around £1,300.
Prentice appeared on the podcast of fellow influencer Ami Charlize, stating she would 'address everything,' but has reportedly provided little further clarification. When asked about backlash from fans, she stated, 'If I want to keep something private, then I won’t post about it online.'
Thomas has not posted on social media since the controversy began. When contacted for clarification on her allegations, Prentice reportedly did not respond. A source close to the situation described Prentice's actions as having 'detonated a bomb and won’t now explain herself.'