Trending Now - Barry Keoghan Refutes Cheating Allegations Against Sabrina Carpenter
WHO:
Billboard - Barry Keoghan, Sabrina Carpenter
Just Jared - Barry Keoghan, Benny Blanco, Lil Dicky, Kristin Batalucco
TMZ - Barry Keoghan
WHAT:
Vulture - Barry Keoghan stated, “There’s a lot of hatred towards me for looking like this,” referring to the negative comments he received after his breakup with Sabrina Carpenter.
Vulture - Keoghan mentioned that influencer Breckie Hill, who had implied she hooked up with him, later retracted her statement, saying she had never met him.
Vulture - Keoghan asked fans to be “respectful” toward him, as people were harassing his grandmother and intimidating his son during the height of the breakup.
US Magazine - Barry Keoghan stated, “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.”
Just Jared - Barry Keoghan denied rumors that he cheated on Sabrina Carpenter.
Just Jared - Keoghan referred to a narrative about his relationship that he claims is not true.
Just Jared - Keoghan stated, “There was a narrative out there that was never really sort of even spoken on, a narrative that’s not true, and I never confirmed or said anything about it.”
Just Jared - Keoghan specifically addressed the rumor of infidelity by saying, “Yeah, that I cheated.”
TMZ - Keoghan described the cheating rumors as "bogus."
WHEN:
Just Jared - Keoghan and Carpenter's breakup was revealed in December 2024.
WHY:
Just Jared - Keoghan mentioned the challenges of having a relationship in the public eye, stating, “Unfortunately, having a relationship in the public eye…it gets put out there. [It gets] amplified.”
HOW:
Just Jared - Keoghan spoke about the rumors during an episode of Benny Blanco's “Friends Keep Secrets” podcast.
(UPDATED April 29, 2026 04:12 UTC)
Barry Keoghan has opened up about the backlash he's faced following his breakup with Sabrina Carpenter, stating, “There’s a lot of hatred towards me for looking like this.” He also addressed claims made by influencer Breckie Hill, who suggested they had a romantic encounter, but later retracted her statement, saying she had never met him. Keoghan urged fans to be “respectful” as the negative attention has extended to his family, with reports of harassment directed at his grandmother and intimidation towards his son.
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(UPDATED April 29, 2026 01:29 UTC)
Barry Keoghan recently opened up about his decision to step back from social media and public events, stating, “I feel in a safe space to say this, but I have been avoiding stuff.” He mentioned that he has come off Instagram and other social profiles, as well as stopped socializing altogether. This candid admission highlights his desire for a more private life away from the spotlight.
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(UPDATED April 28, 2026 23:18 UTC)
Barry Keoghan has denied rumors of infidelity involving his relationship with Sabrina Carpenter, calling the allegations "bogus." During an episode of Benny Blanco's podcast, Keoghan addressed the false narrative surrounding their breakup, which was revealed in December 2024, stating, “There was a narrative out there that was never really sort of even spoken on, a narrative that’s not true, and I never confirmed or said anything about it.” He also highlighted the difficulties of maintaining a relationship in the public eye, noting how such matters can become amplified.