The internet is currently ablaze with the dating rumors of Sabrina Carpenter and Joe Keery. A short, spontaneous moment soon took a surprising turn with video spreading on social media and fans dissecting their every movement. It appeared insignificant at first, but the event sparked wide speculation that the two could be dating. Their frequent public outings also continued to draw attention. Additionally, the discussion only heated up, with many wondering if the viral moment was just a coincidence or something more. 

What seemed like a fleeting interaction quickly turned into a moment that had fans questioning what it really meant.

The speculation about Sabrina Carpenter and Joe Keery’s romantic relationship has been circulating for some time now. It all started at Austin City Limits on October 4, 2025. The show had an unexpected arrest during Carpenter’s Juno routine, with the Stranger Things actor participating in the segment. Sabrina spotted Joe in a group.

She then joked, “Joe, it’s actually cuffing season. I don’t know if you know that.” She held a pair of pink handcuffs as he eagerly offered his wrists. “Where are you from, Joe?” Carpenter asked. “Boston”, he said. 

“Boston? Damn it! Rhymes with Austin, though. It’s close enough. You know, Joe, it’s actually cuffing season. I don’t know if you know that.” Holding the pair of handcuffs, Carpenter teased, “You seem very eager, actually. This is so rare,” before handing them to him and saying, “Okay, you’re the one. We did it, Joe.” 

Carpenter even altered a lyric in her song after “arresting” the Stranger Things star onstage. The light-hearted moment quickly went viral, and speculation only grew when fans saw that the pair had started following each other on social media. However, it didn’t end there. Just days later, Sabrina was seen at Keery’s ACL set, adding more fuel to the dating rumors. 

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What started as a playful onstage interaction quickly turned into a series of public appearances that kept fans watching closely. 

As of early May 2026, dating rumors about Sabrina Carpenter and Joe Keery are swirling even harder. The two were often seen together at different events. They were later spotted at a Saturday Night Live after-party in January 2026 and appeared to support each other during performances. 

Additionally, photos and videos posted on social media showed Carpenter getting out of a car and being photographed by paparazzi. She wore a long black coat and looked gorgeous. Meanwhile, Keery arrived at the event wearing a black leather jacket and grey jeans, and accessorized with a knit hat and sunglasses. 

They have been seen together a lot recently, and some believe that this could be a sign of their relationship being something more than just friendship. However, despite the dating rumors, Carpenter and Keery haven’t confirmed this yet. Their close people have also been quiet, leaving things open to interpretation as fans pick apart every new interaction. 

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