Tom Welling Jokes About Viral Hotel Photo as Smallville Co-Star Rosenbaum Mocks Incident

Key points

• Tom Welling commented 'Came for the sights' on a viral video mocking his accidental exposure.
• The comment received over 35,000 likes by Sunday afternoon.
• Michael Rosenbaum posted a photo with a 'Perverts' sign over his lower body to mock the incident.
• Welling reposted Rosenbaum’s image with the song 'Empire State of Mind'.

Background

This follows earlier reports that Welling accidentally posted an explicit reflection photo during New York Comic Con, which remained online for 10 hours before deletion. The incident occurred during a Smallville cast reunion ahead of the show’s 25th anniversary.

How outlets are covering it

Just Jared emphasized Welling’s lighthearted response and Rosenbaum’s playful jab, framing the situation as a humorous exchange between co-stars. Page Six focused on the initial accidental exposure and the rapid spread of screenshots, noting that Welling’s representative did not immediately respond to comment requests.

Why it matters

The incident highlights how quickly celebrity social media slips can become viral moments, and how public figures can use humor to manage reputational fallout during high-profile events like New York Comic Con.

What to watch

No further public statements are expected, but the viral nature of the post and the co-stars’ reactions may continue to trend on social media platforms.