The pop culture rumor mill is again at work, and this time Sabrina Carpenter and Joe Keery are at the center of it. What started as a quiet rumor of their involvement has quickly turned into a much bigger conversation. Additionally, the story took a turn as new allegations surfaced along with an unexpected reaction from Carpenter's ex-boyfriend. Fans are now left to wonder what is real and what is the rumor, and if there is more going on behind the scenes than what they see right now. 

As their public interactions continue to draw attention, the speculation around their relationship is only gaining momentum. 

Rumors about Sabrina Carpenter and Joe Keery dating have been swirling even harder as of early May 2026. The alleged pair is reportedly the focus of fresh dating rumors after months of speculation about their tight bond. The two celebrities first made headlines when they crossed paths at a music festival, which involved Carpenter’s playful stage tradition. 

Fans immediately saw their chemistry and started shipping them together, especially after clips of their interaction went viral on social media platforms. They were also frequently seen attending entertainment events together. They were later spotted together at a Saturday Night Live after-party in January 2026 and appeared to root for each other during performances. 

They have been spotted together a lot recently, and some believe this could be a sign that their relationship could be something romantic. However, despite the dating rumors, Carpenter and Keery have not confirmed this yet. Their representatives have also kept mum, leaving the door open for interpretation as fans continue to dissect every new interaction.

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Amid these rumors, a direct response from the man at the heart of the controversy, Barry Keoghan, has added another layer to the situation. 

Irish actor Barry Keoghan started dating American singer-songwriter Sabrina Carpenter in late 2023 and appeared in the music video for her song 'Please Please Please.' However, the pair split the following year, with some suggesting that he had been unfaithful. Nevertheless, Keoghan has now strongly refuted rumors that he cheated on Carpenter, shutting down the claims as false and a made-up story. The address came in an April 2026 appearance on the Friends Keep Secrets podcast, where Keoghan revealed that he went off the grid to avoid the increased online speculation. 

“I feel in a safe space to say this, but I have been avoiding stuff. I came off Instagram and social profiles. I’ve stopped going to events. I’ve stopped just socializing," Keoghan said to the podcast hosts, Benny Blanco and Lil Dicky. He further said that the claims were then fueled by a video posted by an influencer. She later reportedly stated that the claims were false.  In the end, while the growing number of public appearances has kept the Carpenter and the Stranger Things star at the center of attention, there is still no official confirmation of a relationship. 

The continued silence from both sides has only added to the speculation, leaving fans to rely on sightings and online moments. For now, the situation remains open-ended, with interest likely to grow even more due to their frequent public appearances.

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Do you think these are just rumors, or is there more to Sabrina Carpenter and Joe Keery’s story? Let us know in the comments.