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Saved by the Bell Star Haunted by Iconic Role 35 Years Later
23 Oct
Summary
- Actor Muldoon still receives hate messages from Saved by the Bell fans
- Played character who came between teen sitcom's favorite couple
- Fans remain upset that his character "ruined their childhood"
Over the past 35 years, actor Muldoon has taken on a variety of memorable roles in screen projects like Days of Our Lives, Melrose Place, and Starship Troopers. However, he continues to be haunted by his portrayal of Jeff, the character who dared to come between the teen sitcom Saved by the Bell's favorite couple, Zack and Kelly.
According to Muldoon, he receives at least one to three messages per week on Instagram from Saved by the Bell fans who are still upset with his character's actions. The messages often express strong disdain, with fans declaring that Muldoon "ruined their childhood" by stealing Kelly away from Zack.
While Muldoon acknowledges the ongoing backlash, he has a few go-to responses he uses when fans confront him. He may tell them that "she loved it," or explain that he was just trying to "spice up their relationship" and show Zack how valuable Kelly was. Ultimately, Muldoon seems to have accepted that his Saved by the Bell role is the one that will forever define him in the eyes of many fans.
