Hold up pop culture fans because there's some celeb couple drama brewing! It looks like things might be over between Irish actor Barry Keoghan and American pop star Sabrina Carpenter . Rumors are swirling they've called it quits and Sabrina's recent Dublin concert might just confirm it. Let's dive into the tea shall we?
"Irish Boys Are Hard Work!" Sabrina Carpenter Jokes About Barry Keoghan Split in Dublin Concert - Shots Fired?
Sabrina Carpenter brought her Short n' Sweet tour to Dublin Barry Keoghan's hometown and things got interesting real fast. During the show Sabrina made a little joke that has everyone talking. She told the Dublin crowd that "Irish boys are hard work" right before launching into her song "Please Please Please". Ouch! That song by the way is widely thought to be about Barry himself since he even starred in the music video!
Was this a subtle dig at Barry? Fans definitely think so. It sounds like Sabrina might be hinting that things weren't always easy with her Irish beau. And get this she also joked about Guinness during the concert saying she'd never actually tried it despite having a pint-loving Irish ex. Talk about adding fuel to the fire!
"Sorry For Your Loss" Concert Shout-Out and Brutal Lyrics Change: Was This Sabrina's Final Goodbye to Barry?
But the "Irish boys are hard work" comment wasn't the only eyebrow-raising moment from Sabrina's Dublin show. Fans on TikTok caught another moment where she really seemed to throw shade at Barry. During her hit song "Feather" Sabrina got the entire Dublin arena to scream "I'm sorry for your loss!". Seriously cold move right?
Plus she even changed the lyrics to another song "Juno" from "I hear you knockin', baby, come on up" to "I hear you knockin', Barry, come on up". It's like she was acknowledging their past but also maybe putting some distance between them in a very public way. It's definitely giving "we are done" vibes folks.
Whirlwind Romance From Paris Fashion Week to "Taking a Break": A Timeline of Barry and Sabrina's Year-Long Ride
So how did we get here? Let's rewind a bit and look back at Barry Keoghan and Sabrina Carpenter 's relationship timeline. Rumor has it they first met at Paris Fashion Week in late 2023 at a Givenchy show. Cue the romance sparks!
They were then spotted out and about in Los Angeles looking pretty cozy. Around Valentine's Day they were seen leaving restaurants together and things seemed to be heating up. Barry even showed up to support Sabrina during the Singapore leg of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour. Talk about jet-setting romance!
They made their red carpet debut at the Met Gala looking all loved up. Sabrina gushed about Barry in interviews calling him "one of the best actors of this generation". He seemed equally smitten leaving cute comments on her Instagram posts and praising her talent in interviews.
But then things seemed to cool off. Breakup rumors started swirling. And now here we are with Sabrina seemingly confirming a split with those Dublin concert jokes and subtle digs. It was a fast and furious romance but maybe it just burned out.
"Moving Too Fast" and "Busy Schedules"? Rumors Swirl Around the Reasons for the Reported Split
So why the reported split? Sources are saying it might just be down to busy schedules and things moving "too fast". Both Barry and Sabrina are super focused on their careers right now. Juggling a relationship on top of that especially with international travel and packed schedules can be tough.
There were also rumors about Barry's "partying habits" causing some distance and even some unconfirmed cheating allegations that Barry himself denied as "disgusting rumors". He even pleaded for privacy online after saying he received "inhumane" levels of abuse after the Breakup rumors started. It sounds like things got pretty intense online for Barry after the split buzz.
One source even suggested that it might just be a "break" and that they could still reunite saying "feelings don't disappear overnight". So maybe there's still a tiny glimmer of hope for fans who were rooting for this couple. But for now it definitely seems like Barry Keoghan and Sabrina Carpenter are taking some time apart and Sabrina's Dublin concert definitely added some drama to the story.
Key Moments in Barry Keoghan and Sabrina Carpenter's Relationship Timeline:
- Late 2023: Reportedly meet at Paris Fashion Week.
- December 2023: Spotted together in Los Angeles, sparking romance rumors.
- February 2024: Seen leaving restaurants together in West Hollywood around Valentine's Day.
- March 2024: Barry supports Sabrina during the Singapore leg of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.
- May 2024: Make their red carpet debut at the Met Gala.
- Mid-2024: Breakup rumors begin to circulate.
- December 2024: Reports suggest they "take a break".
- January 2025: Sabrina Carpenter's Dublin concert with jokes and lyrical changes seemingly confirming the split.
What's Next for Barry and Sabrina? Solo Focus and Maybe a Future Reunion Down the Line?
For now it looks like both Barry Keoghan and Sabrina Carpenter are focusing on their individual careers. Barry is still riding high off the success of Saltburn and has more projects on the horizon. Sabrina is in the middle of her Short n' Sweet tour and her music career is definitely taking off.
Will they reunite in the future? Who knows! In the world of celebrity romance anything is possible. But for now it seems like this chapter of Barry and Sabrina's story has come to a close maybe with a few parting shots in a Dublin concert for good measure. Stay tuned for more updates as this celeb breakup story unfolds!