Belmont Cameli Reveals Garrett Graham Tattoo Story, Hockey Boot Camp Struggles & Wild Brazil Fan Moment on Kelly Clarkson Show.
Belmont Cameli, the breakout star playing hockey heartthrob Garrett Graham in Prime Video’s hit series Off Campus, sat down with Kelly Clarkson for a fun, revealing chat. From learning to skate from scratch to adding a personal touch to his character with a meaningful tattoo, Belmont shared the highs and hilarious challenges of bringing the beloved book world to life.
Belmont admitted he had never skated before landing the role. After dedicated hockey boot camp, he proudly claims he’s now the fastest skater on the cast. He laughed about crashing into the boards at full speed during practice but always popping right back up — true hockey player energy. His athletic background in other sports helped, but hockey was a whole new world.
One of the coolest revelations? Belmont pitched and got approval to add a tattoo for Garrett — the Latin phrase “Nullum Gratuitum Prandium” (There is no free lunch), a mantra from his own high school wrestling days. It perfectly captured Garrett’s earned-everything mindset. Fans of the books will notice this show-exclusive detail that adds extra depth to the character.
The actor also recounted an unforgettable fan event in Brazil where the cast was treated like the Jonas Brothers — thousands of screaming fans showed up even before the series premiered. Belmont joked he was glad he never experienced full boy band chaos. He reflected fondly on his early career, including his time on the inclusive Saved by the Bell reboot, where he learned the ropes and helped tell important stories.
Belmont’s charm, humor, and dedication shine through in the interview. His passion for the role and willingness to push himself physically have clearly paid off, helping make Off Campus a global sensation. As Season 2 gears up, this chat gives fans even more reasons to love the man behind Garrett Graham.