Sabrina Carpenter has stirred up social media buzz after reposting a TikTok video that fans believe is aimed at her ex-boyfriend, actor Barry Keoghan. The pop star’s repost has reignited discussions about their year-long relationship, which ended in December 2024, and has left fans debating whether the video was a subtle jab or simply a playful interaction with her fanbase.
The TikTok, originally posted by a fan, features Carpenter’s song “Busy Woman” from her Short N Sweet deluxe album. In fact, she added dates. to her Short N Sweet tour. The overlay text reads: “When I had to convince myself he was attractive, but he ended up breaking up with ME.” Carpenter’s decision to share the video on her account led many to speculate that it was directed at Keoghan, given the timing and context of their breakup.
Fans quickly flooded the comments section with reactions. Some called the move “hilarious” and “iconic,” while others questioned whether it was necessary to revisit past drama. One user wrote, “Sabrina reposting this is savage but relatable,” while another added, “She’s just showing love to her fans… or is she?”
Carpenter and Keoghan were first linked romantically in late 2023 and went public with their relationship in early 2024. Keoghan even starred as Carpenter’s love interest in the music video for her single “Please Please Please.” However, their romance reportedly ended due to busy schedules, though online rumors of infidelity swirled at the time—rumors both parties have not publicly addressed.
This is not the first time Carpenter has used her art or social media to seemingly comment on past relationships. Fans have pointed out that she has previously made playful jabs at exes during live performances or through music videos. In one instance, during a concert in Dublin earlier this year, she joked about Irish boys being “hard work,” which many interpreted as another subtle reference to Keoghan.
While neither Carpenter nor Keoghan has commented on the TikTok repost or their breakup, the situation highlights how public figures navigate personal relationships under intense scrutiny. For Carpenter, the repost may simply be a way of engaging with her fans through humor and relatability, but for others, it adds another layer to an already complex narrative.
