Ella Bright Responds to Concerns Over Her 'Off Campus' Scenes With Belmont Cameli

The English actress is addressing the conversation around her "Off Campus" role, including fan concerns about her age gap with costar Belmont Cameli and the show's more intimate moments.

The 19-year-old actress spoke candidly about the attention surrounding her onscreen romance with Belmont Cameli. While some fans have questioned the age gap between the costars, Bright said her experience on set was professional, comfortable, and clear from the start.

Ella Bright at the 2026 Amazon Upfront event at the Beacon Theatre on May 11, 2026, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Ella Bright Says She Understood the Role Before Filming

Bright, who plays Hannah in the adaptation of Elle Kennedy's best-selling "Off Campus" books, told host Amanda Hirsch during the May 26, 2026, episode of the "Not Skinny But Not Fat" podcast that she was 18 when the series was filming.

Her costar Cameli, who plays hockey star Garrett, is nearly ten years older. The age difference has sparked some online discussion, especially because the series includes romantic and intimate scenes. However, Bright said she entered the project fully aware of the material.

Ella Bright appeared on the May 26, 2026, episode of the "Not Skinny But Not Fat" podcast, where she addressed fan reactions to her "Off Campus" role and onscreen romance with Belmont Cameli. | Source: YouTube/Not Skinny But Not Fat

"It's very funny," she said, explaining that she came into the chemistry reads with "more than enough information and knowledge and understanding" of what the role and show required. Bright added that she quickly connected with the character and the scripts, sharing:

Ella Bright spoke candidly about filming intimate scenes for "Off Campus" during her appearance on the "Not Skinny But Not Fat" podcast. | Source: YouTube/Not Skinny But Not Fat

"Off Campus" follows students at the fictional Briar University, where an elite college ice hockey team navigates love, friendship, and early adulthood.

Bright's character, Hannah, is a music student who begins a fake dating arrangement with Garrett in hopes of getting the attention of her crush, Justin, played by Josh Heuston.

However, the plan becomes complicated when Hannah and Garrett's pretend relationship starts turning into something real.

She Said the Cast Made Her Feel Comfortable

Bright also said she understood why fans might be protective, but stressed that her age never made her feel isolated on set. "I get people's concern," she said, before adding that she never felt left out because she was younger than the rest of the cast.

According to Bright, the group quickly became close, and the environment made her feel at ease while filming. "We're all such a family," she shared, adding that everyone involved was "more than perfect."

Bright also pushed back on the idea that she needed outside concern over the scenes, saying her reaction to the comments was simple: "I'm good."

Amanda Hirsch and Ella Bright discussed fan reactions to "Off Campus," including conversations surrounding the show's age gap discourse and intimate scenes. | Source: YouTube/Not Skinny But Not Fat

Hirsch also weighed in during the podcast, noting that Bright was playing an adult college student. While the host acknowledged that the material could be "raunchy," she said it was not "insane." Bright then addressed the show's nudity, explaining that expectations were made clear before filming began.

She said her role involved partial nudity, while costar Mika Abdalla knew from the beginning that her character, Allie, would require full nudity. "Everyone had full understanding of what we were going into," Bright revealed.

Bright Previously Praised Cameli Off-Camera

Bright's latest comments came after she spoke warmly about Cameli earlier in May at Creation Entertainment's Page, Screen and Everything in Between convention.

Belmont Cameli and Ella Bright pose backstage at "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on May 22, 2026. | Source: Getty Images

Off-camera, she described Cameli as "the best" and said they became friends quickly after exchanging numbers at the chemistry reads. Bright added:

The actress also revealed that their long filming days helped build their bond and made it clear that her respect for him went beyond their work as scene partners. "I really look up to him a lot," she said.