Image Credit: Getty Images Miley Stewart wasn't the only starstruck teenager who fell for Jake Ryan. The character, played by Cody Linley, became a major figure on Hannah Montana, especially in the love triangle that inspired the song "He Could Be the One." But Jake and Miley didn't get their happy ending. Disney Channel fans were furious at Jake for cheating on Miley, and she later fell for Jesse (Drew Roy). During the March 2026 Disney+ Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special, Cody reflected on his character's bad boy reputation and how he, the real-life actor, feels when fans approach him.