KJ Apa Gets a Scare from 'Archie'

KJ Apa visited Ellen for the first time, and he got a proper welcome with a scare from his "Riverdale" character Archie. Plus, the star explained why he recorded a birthday video for Ellen while nude, and listed reasons why New Zealand is less dangerous than Australia.
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[@marissarivera7962]

I just knew that she was going to scare him right when she lifted her cup 😂😂😂

[@yusufgames]

bruh its on the thumbnail

[@marissarivera7962]

@@yusufgames yeah but right at that moment i knew it was about to happen

[@milliejones2434]

Me too

[@quinn967]

And when you read the title of the video and the thumbnail

[@iirfo]

bruh

[@wawadashu]

Can we just talk about how he didn’t drop his mug.

[@pharrelwiliams2454]

աɑωą ժɑsнմ 2.2k likes and Im the first comment geez.

[@TheBestCat1290]

Lol obviously he can't as it will break and he has to pay probberly

[@idc106]

🤣

[@bigbrainalien3403]

wawadashu no he took the time to put it down then he freaked out

[@rinaurishappy]

Iwaizumi Hajime what’s hent- oh.....

[@timkruse9912]

This is the most comfortable I've seen kj in a talk show lol, he usually shy but he's starting to come out lol

[@nimanwozo1332]

Tim Kruse yes I was waiting for someone to say that lol. He was so relaxed and the chemistry was just natural

[@Beesharp2023]

I agree!!

[@asial4204]

I never see him shy when I work with him lol he's the most open person I have ever been around

[@rumzis9967]

Tim Kruse thats how new zealanders are theyre awkward (im a kiwi)

[@almondmilk6528]

Asia L how do u work with him

[@yelyah5496]

"New Zealand and Australia are two very different places" - KJ. I felt that anger from the bottom of my heart.

[@ailish1514]

As an Australian I agree too. I think New Zealand it totally under rated and people alway confuse them when they are very different.

[@goodnight2931]

They sure are, but people assume based on his accent, not because of the country. They are similar accents (South Africa too, actually) & unless the person asking isn't from any of those countries, or have experience talking with people from them, it can be hard to tell for them. I used to struggle differentiating between American & Canadian accents. & I guess Australia is more known, so they assume that one

[@cielamalaysia]

Kj’s accent is everything

[@russellnz06]

Cheer bro

[@iichloxo]

Ciela Anderson I’m kiwi 😂

[@Katerina77823]

His Kiwi accent is very strong

[@rosefrancois5037]

I know right.

[@emilymcclelland7687]

It’s the best accent in the world

[@rookiebae3177]

Let’s talk about how he was on a balcony and people were probably staring at him

[@no-fd8wj]

👁👄👁 I’m staring rn

[@izzybutler5225]

I know I would be

[@herewegoagain7823]

take in how he didn't spill his drink and put it down perfectly yet was still freaking out

[@AleysaSD]

He definitely spilt the drink if you look again xD But he's still more graceful compared to me if I were in that position, lol.

[@anatomydead]

me living everyday

[@joanjona5986]

@@anatomydead you y

[@DaParty3473]

yeah man......that's control & confidence right there

[@BlueHat1]

He said it himself that he did spill it, so yeah.

[@ASMRPhan]

Can we just let Archie keep his accent on the show please!!!

[@madylineleanor8294]

He’s supposed to be born and raised in Riverdale an American town it wouldn’t make sense

[@DemonWolfGaming.]

@@madylineleanor8294 also kinda to late into the show

[@carolynrich2310]

he's kj with his accent. He's Archie with no accent. It just wouldn't work if he used his accent as Archie. I love his accent but it just wouldnt work with Archie character

[@LivFallon13]

no 🥰

[@FleurDeOrchid]

@@carolynrich2310 american is an accent

[@lillianfolsom6741]

The fact that he put the cup down and then got up and ran is hilarious haha. I would've yeeted that thing at the audience

[@ellie.M.mae.]

😹😹😹

[@maggiejennings9709]

Same 😂

[@sophiaa1988]

Same

[@rebeccamorales4818]

Lillian Folsom I CAN PICTURE THAT😂😂

[@_colombeg]

🤣🤣😂😂

[@Fitfazz3]

2:54 the happening, thanks me in heaven.

[@iolemaffei]

*in heaven* thank you 😂

[@ciaranburlat5573]

thanking you in heaven! ❤️

[@valentinaortizpinzon940]

thx

[@giovannatotino]

Thanks

[@areku6515]

Thanks you

[@monyroath]

No one is gonna talk about how he didn’t spill the water

[@kbay907]

He did spill some. Just look at his mug when they cheers. It was wet on the outside.

[@maddycox8921]

Literally everyone is saying that

[@irenemuller_]

YEA THATS IT

[@miguelvelasco4994]

He did :) When he placed the mug back on the table, you can see a small water splash on the top left side of the flowers. And yeah, the mug was wet too :)

[@svenrohleder3790]

True

[@paige-od1pi]

“Nobody is gunna talk about how he didn’t spill the water” 95% of the comments: talking about how he didn’t spill the water...

[@vana9007]

Is also nobody going to talk about how the “archie” looks more like Clifford blossom?

[@jessicarivera8060]

nah they ain’t talking abt that video..

[@Destiny-nz5yg]

Their argument about NZ vs Australia and then grabbing the tea was funny asf 😂😂

[@lazysloth2842]

Hahaha NZ is Australia little brother (I am actually Australian)

[@nuliknax7407]

Kiwis and Aussies are cuzzies 😊

[@claireindigo1200]

Destiny swear 😂😂😂

[@sicilyperez6211]

Lazysloth06 NZ is the big brother everyone knows the little brother is Australia because the youngest are always the most psychotic 💀😂 the spiders , jellyfish , snakes , birds , sharks can all agree

[@ellan6129]

We bully eachother, but got each other’s backs ♥️🤝

[@ayeshahasan8639]

He is giving a little bit of Harry styles vibes.

[@azaka3720]

Like what kind of vibes? I don't know Harry that well sorry

[@desfranco7443]

I thought about that with the pants n laughter

[@naghamnassar5188]

Maybe the clothes are the same

[@kayholley]

@@azaka3720 the rings, the relaxation etc

[@kayholley]

Yuss

[@gvklvr6533]

Kjs accent away from Riverdale is so underrated.

[@carlacastrejon7919]

I didnt even know he has one wthhhh

[@Mars-yl4dg]

jijisworld how is an accent underrated 💀💀

[@vic_cresss]

It’s actually not underrated because it was voted the sexiest accent in the world on that poll thingy 😂

[@nishkahu]

IKRRR

[@gvklvr6533]

Jeremiah Gaines bc nobody really talks about his New Zealand accent that he has when he's not acting on Riverdale

[@ettaslinkman1553]

2:57 is no one gonna talk about how kj and the 'archie' in the box both kicked their leg at the same time

[@jazzybeanss]

Omg-

[@Warrior-Game]

Wwow

[@samanthabibian]

but umm i- whaaaattf

[@wondermsp2793]

Omg ahahaha i cant

[@sydneyrockandroll5]

omg lol

[@ericaschannel2599]

This guys is life he’s everything not only a kind person but beautiful smart caring selfless person

[@grassyfieldz4578]

You cant say what he's like having never met or known him

[@devendrajagtap5003]

Erica Boyington get a life

[@annieklucinec4264]

he showed the world his buttchecks

[@ninjabadness5068]

@@grassyfieldz4578 calm down keyboard warrior

[@grassyfieldz4578]

@@ninjabadness5068 have a cry

[@loveitorshoveit88]

"I didn't know he was Australian" Minutes later KJ: Most people think I'm Australian

[@thisismarcooos9406]

“Settle down my wife’s from Australia,, I will fight you on this”😂😂😂 had me dead

[@sahana6292]

r/wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooosh

[@vic_cresss]

uncooked ham 😐

[@jaime7120]

That part was funny

[@yanessavega6178]

Yo i was reading this as she was saying it.

[@mauricedeleon4562]

Im confused. Kj Apa looks so sweet, shy and innocent on other interviews I've watched. It's like he's a complete different person on this one.

[@loui7550]

"He is lucky i did not give him one" Bro, you were scared shitless

[@Ren20391]

lol yeah but some people's fear reaction is to hit whatever frightened them

[@derekp6130]

Loui I mean it’s true but you didn’t have to do him like that dog.☹️

[@mikk.]

For a New Zealander I expected him to give him a hiding 😂

[@coleweston6740]

I thought he was straight 😎

[@didistutter8417]

@@Ren20391 Obviously not him though. He ran.

[@zahrakate6913]

when archie andrews dresses like harry styles x

[@Lost_In_Peace]

He looks so suave xD

[@kayholley]

Yess

[@ratnapriyathakur2017]

@@kayholley omg!! Louis is here

[@jamilayasmin6620]

Kj

[@bellapullman10002]

Kiwis and Aussies don't sound that similar. We pronounce our vowels way different

[@knorenknor3493]

Bella Pullman i’m dutch and can definitely hear the difference all the time

[@bellapullman10002]

@@knorenknor3493 Okay that's good 😊

[@sarahhiggins1515]

It sounds similar to someone not very familiar with either accent. Some americans will confuse an australian accent with an english one too and theyre even more different.

[@natalie6935]

I once had a teacher at school who’s from New Zealand I could barely understand his sentences at first

[@human5485]

Bella Pullman ikr

[@callielarocque9684]

I love how he slowly took the time to put his drink down as carefully as possible

[@samofalltrades8470]

Her changing the leg she had crossed was the signal 😂😂

[@haneefahmoore6440]

Ellen picking up the cup was the sign🤔

[@samofalltrades8470]

@@haneefahmoore6440 the scare wasn't until after the leg cross

[@johnsanders2573]

Maybe it was both

[@hannahliz4343]

Every times she scares someone she always switches the way she’s crossing her legs, the leg cross is the signal for every scare!

[@dennydarkko]

@@samofalltrades8470 it was after she picked up the cup.

[@harmy1328]

kj: i like to workout me: i like to watch kj workout

[@lila2793]

SAME

[@PhoebeGrigor]

New Zealanders immediately get defensive when we're compared to Australians, but in reality we don't actually hate Aussies - it's a friendly rivalry!

[@seamyq1]

Aye it is like us and the Brits

[@sugar6200]

Like Nigerians and Ghanaians

[@joa5641]

Seamas O Coigligh more like England and Scotland

[@xZotiC454]

Seamas O Coigligh Can’t compare anything to the USA is in its own ball park 😂

[@kayleenavarro242]

As an Australian, I always say AU and NZ are like siblings - we love each other but always bicker lol

[@morganmcdougald966]

So no one is going to talk about how when they showed the video they blurred his reflection but didn’t when it paused and was on screen? Okay 👌

[@rumessafaisal7183]

Morgan Mcdougald exactly

[@jagerbaby8628]

I covered the screen As soon as it happened

[@charlotteorahood4277]

I think the only put the peach there to point it out Incase anyone would miss it

[@lobito6765]

Quien abla español

[@anneliese2435]

I LITERALLY SCREAMED THINKING OF THAT

[@ternitamas]

I love his defiant attitude: "No..." lol

[@feejan]

Defiant attitude?? Nah, man, just the stright up truth!

[@Geenine44]

Surprised he didn’t say ‘yeah...nah’

[@christinadolorence167]

*the whole time i was nervously thinking “will she pick the glass up before he jumps?”*

[@sydneyrockandroll5]

omg me too lol

[@nellap9734]

I never knew us NZers had an accent until I heard us talk on TV 😂🤦🏻‍♀️ seemed pretty normal to me before haha

[@cryystal170]

Nella P literally what I was thinking 🤣

[@Mrss1Divalicious]

Nella P everyone has an accent💀💀

[@nellap9734]

NZrep Aroha you missed the point completely 🤦🏻‍♀️🙄

[@madisonpaige9220]

literally everyone has an accent lol

[@nellap9734]

Madison Paige omg really? I never knew 😱🤦🏻‍♀️

[@lianasoares8052]

I’m glad he didn’t throw the cup he was holding when he got startled.

[@Ryan_JD]

When he started in about Australia I was like, "Ooo careful! Portia!"

[@sarahlizze865]

Sameee😂😂😂

[@shersmk90]

Same! :P

[@ostermanumbrellaco.7445]

when ellen reaches for her mug, you know that’s it

[@lottietaylormedia]

“he’s lucky i didn’t give him one”😂😂😂

[@AM_NOT_PM]

The guy who beat a 11 foot monster in Riverdale is scared of the character he’s playing 🤣🤣

[@LammyTwo]

If you’re reading this, I hope you’re having a good day and doing well 💖

[@AStr-vz1ws]

It's actually night where Im at.😆 But thanks ❤️ you too..

[@clashoflions7339]

Night time here but have a great rest of the day as well. TY 😊

[@LammyTwo]

Potter's Harry thanks :)

[@LammyTwo]

Clash Kings anytime it’s always nice to see how people are :)

[@thenightbringer9770]

Thanks. You too

[@Geenine44]

To this day I still don’t understand how we Kiwis are mistaken for Aussies.

[@itslindsey6777]

THAT WAS SOOO FUNNY. KJ'S REACTION WAS HILARIOUS 😂😂😂😂😂

[@sabiron7483]

“anywhere you GO” was ellen saying one two three GO😂😂😂😂

[@jadespower]

Omg this was so funny he needs to be on the show more often

[@OfficiallyDee01]

"Just settle down my wife is from Australia" 😭😭😭

[@themirrorsofmymind]

*_"I will fight you on this..."_* 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@wanikarahiri2813]

I'm proud to be a Kiwi who is watching from NEW ZEALAND...and yup, Kj is correct to saying that NZ is the most beautiful place on earth..I will agree 💯%..

[@Andrewgeo]

The fact that he didn't spill his water tho 😂

[@SoThatHappend]

Can we just talk about how dope KJ’s fit is I love the style

[@Vsch_awa]

I startled the moment Archie gets out of the box. I almost had a heart attack😅😭😱😂😂😂😂

[@richsage3235]

Last week taika. This week kj. NZ look at our boys

[@mikaylalysaght6292]

Rich Sage proud kiwis 🇳🇿🤟

[@richsage3235]

@@mikaylalysaght6292 frfr

[@livlangan1344]

“For a week now I think” *checks watch*

[@iichloxo]

KJ is the best 😂 proud to be kiwi 🇳🇿

[@iamem7706]

I want to be an honorary kiwi just because of how awesome he is.

[@TheoutbackAus]

I remember when he was on Shortland street years ago 😂😂 I remember him leaving to start riverdale

[@_okeh]

You are proud to be a fruit?

[@TheoutbackAus]

Kiwi is named after one of our native birds only found in New Zealand 🇳🇿 kiwis have a very good culture to them when someone needs help the whole community’s gets together and helps one another out

[@applexx9397]

iiChloxo KJ is from riverdale, that’s pretty embarrassing

[@nimsssd]

The moment Ellen picked up the mug, I knew it was time😂

[@jirons2709]

00:36 that guys face is as red as KJs hair

[@jessmartin2340]

J Irons a new meme has been born

[@Aneesja]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@taetaejungkookie7535]

How did u notice that lol 😂

[@JohnDoe-zt5kh]

You make me laugh😹

[@redvelvet3983]

Put the whole riverdale cast on this show together (lili, camilla, vanessa, Madeline, Cole, Casey and kj)

[@shursh9090]

Now that KJ's on Ellen she needs to go to NZ. I've been waiting for him to guest on Ellen and bringing his accent and everything is amazing. Go Kiwis

[@anabean1101]

sometimes i forget he doesn’t have an american accent 😅

[@x_carmy]

Also I really appreciate how well he plays his character and keeps the accent. A lot of times you can hear the actors real accent slip through in scenes but you can tell AJ commits to his role. ❤️

[@cheesyhotdog9200]

As an Aussie I’m laughing so hard when he attacked Australia 😂🇦🇺

[@ScarlettJ1221]

Omg KJ's assets are Amazing 😂

[@ItsMeAmir]

If you like that check out Ashton Summer's

[@illumiplzrailme9324]

We meet again

[@annawoodbecker30]

Kj said that man was lucky cause he didn't get punched by him but in reality when Kj got scared he ran hilariously😂😂

[@kateo4052]

I’m Australian, and the only thing it has on NZ is it’s bigger. NZ is so beautiful I’d 100% move there, better prime minister and social constructs too.

[@evansabraham9171]

Kate O he isn’t better than trump

[@lazysloth2842]

Hahahaha actually so true😭🤣 bloody scomo is an idiot

[@kateo4052]

evans ABRAHAM trump don’t count, America is loosing the plot 😂

[@PhoenixSunsNZ]

@@evansabraham9171 It's a she not a he. Our Prime Minister is a woman.

[@QueenEvangeline]

Australia's payrate is definitely better than NZ though, rent too. We're thinking of moving there in the next year or so.

[@A13XIS_055]

The fact that he almost spilled water on Ellen is perfect 😂

[@Emma-kb4ys]

How can Kj be hot, cute and funny at the same time? 😍😍

[@josephtaylor3368]

He's from New Zealand haha

[@Terikoimoi]

He's a kiwi boy. It's very common here 🤣

[@avilik13]

It's the Samoan in him 😜

[@rhee.3968]

Emma 54 fr

[@Emma-kb4ys]

@@Terikoimoi wow love it ! So I have to find a kiwi boyfriend 😍😁

[@10ksubsswithnovids]

The second before he got scared was so funny “no” * casually picks up mug* 😭😂😭😂😭😂

[@itzsas1787]

Bro your a legend, doing us Kiwi's proud 😂 New Zealand represent! 👌

[@MoreMedu]

This is when he reads his script for Riverdale **cough** **cough**

[@bieberbutera9362]

I never knew I needed this 😂😂

[@bekahvenezia309]

0:36 my man in the audience be lookin like a tomato

[@afiagnes]

He's one of the most down to earth celebrity out there

[@desireevictoria534]

🤣🤣🤣the video of kJ saying happy birthday to Ellen 🤣🤣

[@IushIy]

For a minute, I thought that was Harry Styles dressed up as the highschool jock from SNL.

[@harshdeepsingh185]

I'am impressed by the fact that that how well he handled that cup of tea even after getting scared *And i'am predicting an idea of the fact that this can be scripted as well*. 😂😂

[@saphire-joanloau2011]

Used to see KJ alot back home in NZ. Amazing person ❤️

[@saphire-joanloau2011]

__ariana_fan__ Yes, family friends

[@MeandmyLife24]

@@saphire-joanloau2011 I'm jealous I wanna get his autograph

[@saphire-joanloau2011]

Bear17 K One day ❤️

[@julissapena4131]

When i watched Riverdale he has a american acent and then i just heared his voice i love his american accent and his normal voice

[@ViolaMxo]

love how Kj’s so proud to be from New Zealand 🥺💜

[@saumyanarayan8112]

RIP to my replay button 😂😂 I loved KJ's reaction 🔥❤️

[@cp2342]

Kiwi accent just flows when he ain’t acting! beautiful but as an Aussie I knew he was Kiwi straight away how does he get confused for an Aussie lol anyway that guy laughing in the crowd when Ellen showed the video lol

[@sianrohde8714]

Because alot of Americans are ignorant and don't bother to learn the difference lol

[@KrishnaAdettiwar]

Sian Rohde not really lol most people worldwide I would say struggle to tell the difference between the Aussie and kiwi accents, myself included. It took a while to distinguish in the beginning, although it’s natural for you since you live there. But I had a couple Australian exchange friends at uni (in USA) and they couldn’t tell the difference between the american & Canadian accents, or even between different American accents. Doesn’t make the Aussie students ignorant...not everyone can learn about everything lol

[@xZotiC454]

Chynna Pethybridge pretty sure it was a laugh of embarrassment 😂😂😂

[@angiemaniapoto8176]

Arohamai k j..it’s awesome how humble you are and always knowing where your home is❤️❤️much love from Aotearoa (New Zealand)

[@CUZN1]

I didn’t even realize he was this fine!!!!

[@kyrahp5799]

Kj: there's no predictors in nz Me: WHEN UR MARRIED TO THE MOB...

[@illumiplzrailme9324]

kyrah-lee epere tawhai baby it’s a full time job

[@emilyc.404]

huh

[@phia6862]

@@emilyc.404 you’ll understand if you’re from NZ hehe

[@v.y6629]

"I will fight you on this"😂😂😂😂

[@E11iewi11iams]

Ellen: I will fight you on this Kj: sorry Me:laughs

[@julienonbo8679]

Ellen: I'll fight u on that!

[@zynakhwaja9734]

Everyone: talking about the scare Me: He sAid arSe

[@saraifrancis4989]

Keneti James, what are you doing on the Ellen show?!

[@saraifrancis4989]

Miscellaneous Mind yes of course☺️

[@unicornmagic8610]

Literally dont get Australias “dangerous” reputation ive lived her my entire life in the outback and country and i never see snakes or poisonous spiders they dont bother you the Amazon would be 1000x worse and we pretty much have no predators expect for maybe crocodiles but thats only in a certain part of Australia and in the water, in America you cant go camping without worrying about being mauled to death by a bear, wolf, mountain lion etc

[@reeceraynor5268]

Which state?

[@unicornmagic8610]

Reece Raynor ive lived Victoria, Northern Territory and W.A

[@reeceraynor5268]

@@unicornmagic8610 just funny I grew up in rural W.A and had browns in my backyard every year. Both a cat and dog of ours were killed by them. Had one in the living room etc. Different experiences I guess. I also think it depends on how close you are to a water source etc.

[@unicornmagic8610]

Reece Raynor I grew up in rural WA too

[@emilyc.404]

bears won't maul you unless you provoke them. but they might steal your food

[@joshuaenzo1282]

I knew a scare was about to happen when ellen finally held up her glass

[@MrPonolicious]

Just Josh yeah I think she has to do that now. Otherwise, people catch on to a scare if there is nothing on that table.

[@sofilopez9554]

Kj is literally everything i love him so much

[@dolanbabes1972]

Whenever.you.see.Ellen.lift.her.mug.off.the.table,you.are.in.trouble

[@shylahmossman6278]

Kj apa: how long was he in there. Ellen: about a week I think. 😂

[@de_laneyboggs]

This was the best scare of all 😂

[@SleepyStudioOfficial]

Kj has the same talent as Daniel Ezra, Really incredible

[@jalane_fan]

I love him and all of Riverdale's celebrities. I love his laugh. Riverdale is an very good serie. Love from South France ❤❤❤❤❤

[@hannahtarlton-kahui2099]

seeing people from nz make it big makes me so happy, our country is so beautiful and underrated and i'm proud

[@applexx9397]

hannah tarlton-kahui kiwis are actually really rude

[@hannahtarlton-kahui2099]

Applexx it's rude of you to generalise an entire population :)

[@londonbeatz]

@@applexx9397 so wrong..kiwis are laid back and friendly. u will find that the aussies are rude

[@melaniek4623]

Joanne kiwigal Aussies are definitely more laid back, chill, & friendly. You have never seen bondi rescue or lived in Australia and it shows lol

[@enashmusthafa4724]

Kj is soo shy and talks to Ellen with so much respect ugh love him so much💞🔥🔥💘

[@aletelemaana87]

Yassss another Kiwi making waves in Hollywood!!! Chur chur!!✊✊

[@stephaniegarcia7843]

i have been waiting for kj to be on ellen since forever, i'm so happyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@addied5360]

can we just talk about how hot he is 🥵🥵

[@puppet5117]

Finally I was waiting for someone to comment on that

[@oosiee7550]

This is the Best reaction ever to an Ellen-scare! 😂 😂 KJ is such a cutie!! 💜

[@addimac3541]

Hey! Lol I love kJ so much!!

[@mikaylaisdabumm7]

yayyy way past due ! so happy hes finally on the show! UP NEXT THE DOLAN TWINS TALKING ABOUT THEIR CANCER FOUNDATION FOR THEIR DAD

[@hidris07]

I just realized that every time Elen lifts her mug the guy or clown whatever comes out and scares ppl