Joe Jonas is fighting back against recent drug abuse rumors after a viral video showed him fidgeting with his nose during a live performance.
In a new interview with Respectedpublished on Monday, October 20, the 36-year-old singer dismissed the speculation, saying: “I’ve never taken cocaine in my life. But if I did, I think I’d be smarter about it than doing it on stage.”
The speculation started after footage of the Jonas Brothers Jonas 20: Greetings from your hometown The tour stop showed Joe briefly stepping out of sight to examine his nose in the mirror, alternating between his finger and a black cloth.
The clip quickly spread across social media, sparking accusations of drug use. Joe responded with humor and commented on the video, saying: “Have you never had snot before?”
In the same interview, Joe spoke about life on tour with brothers Kevin, 37, and Nick, 33, and the impact it had on his personal life.
“Five shows in a row doesn’t make it easy to meet someone for coffee,” he said, adding that he doesn’t use dating apps but has met people via Instagram and TikTok, joking that he’s “very online.”
Joe also discussed co-parenting with ex-wife Sophie Turner, with whom he shares daughters Willa, 5, and Delphine, 3. Despite their divorce in 2024, the former couple has reportedly found a successful groove.
A source said: “There is mutual respect now, and the girls are their priority.” People magazine.
One of Joe’s ex-girlfriends, AJ Michalka, recently shared her positive thoughts about reconnecting with him in a TikTok video set to the song “Potential Breakup Song,” calling it “really beautiful” and “an amazing moment.”