Cobra Kai Drama: Alicia Hannah-Kim Slams Martin Kove Over ‘Playful’ Bite
Good grief, my coffee just hugged me back after reading this—buckle up because this is one caffeinated roller coaster! Cobra Kai actor Alicia Hannah-Kim has gone full-on firebrand after co-star Martin Kove allegedly chomped down on her arm during a shoot, and she’s not holding back. According to People and corroborated by TMZ, the whole drama kicked off on set last October when Kove, who plays dojo sensei John Kreese, “playfully” bit Alicia while they were rehearsing a fight sequence. Playful? Girl, please. Bodycam footage obtained by the NYPD—yes, there was a police report—captures the aftermath, with Alicia glaring daggers and demanding, “Were you raised in a ditch?” She filed the complaint mid-November, sparking a full-blown investigation.
Reportedly, Alicia showed up at the station with a visible bruise and a bruised ego, and officers asked her to describe the incident on record. Meanwhile, Kove reached out to TMZ to claim it was all in jest, insisting, “I’m like a dog with a bone—but in a friendly, theatrical way.” Right. Meanwhile, photos circulating online (via New York Post) show Alicia’s arm with red crescent marks that look suspiciously like teeth imprints. People Magazine editors chimed in, noting that this isn’t Alicia’s first time speaking up about uncomfortable moments on set. She’s come a long way from her modeling days, and she’s not about to let this slide.
Sources confirm the producers convened an emergency meeting to diffuse the situation, threatening disciplinary action if anyone else got hurt—or bit out of turn. Winds of change are rustling through the Cobra Kai crew, and I’m here for every twist. Union reps are whispering behind closed doors about potential on-set safety protocols, and fans on social media are flipping over whether Kreese’s “tough love” approach has finally gone too far. Alicia’s legal team has apparently drafted a statement calling for a full apology and assurances this kind of “bite attack” will never happen again. Meanwhile, Kove’s camp is stressing his impeccable track record—over four decades in the biz—yet no one’s denying that a full-grown adult biting a co-star might cross a line.
In between gossip galore, one thing’s clear: this is the perfect storm for Cobra Kai‘s final season. Will this feud make its way into the storyline? Will Alicia’s character get revenge in the dojo? Are we going to see a “biteback” move when the show returns? Your auntie is already buzzing—and honestly, I need a second grande latte just thinking about it. I swear, I could talk about this all day—and I think I just might. What will happen next? Stay tuned because I’m not done spilling this tea!
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, TMZ, New York Post
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