Sadly, it seems like the rumors are true: Barry Keoghan and Sabrina Carpenter are broken up. Well, technically they “have decided to take a break,” according to a source. Tomato, tomato. The source confirmed to PEOPLE that SaBarry have ended their whirlwind romance for the time being after dating for about a year. It’s been a real treat having a front row seat to this romance and learning all about the different positions they’ve 100% tried in bed. Truly didn’t think we’d be privy to that information, but I personally wouldn’t change a thing. If there’s a world where the line “Who’s the cute boy with the white jacket and the thick accent?” never existed, I want no part of it. Let’s take a look back at the past year and get into exactly why Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan broke up.

Betches reached out to both Sabrina and Barry’s teams for comment, but did not hear back by the time of publication.

Why did Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan break up?

Barry Keoghan and Sabrina Carpenter — Image Credit: Getty

According to the good people at PEOPLE, an insider said: “They are both young and career-focused, so they’ve decided to take a break.” To be honest, when I read that, all I hear the sound of Charlie Brown’s teacher. Wampwampwampwamp.

Did Barry cheat on Sabrina?

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Everyone take a deep breath: No, or at least not with Breckie Hill. Despite the internet momentarily being convinced that Barry cheated on Sabrina with the blonde influencer, the TikToker denied the rumor herself in a December 8 video. “The only time I’ve seen him is on my TV screen from watching Saltburn,” she clarified. Breckie added, “I reposted this video that showed up on my For You page, claiming that I was home-wrecking Sabrina Carpenter’s relationship just simply because I thought it was so ridiculous. I’m sorry, but if I really was the one getting with Barry, why in the world would I be reposting about it?” I mean, I’m still wondering ~why in the world~ she would be reposting about it if it’s not true.

This cheating rumor began when a blind item from DeuxMoi alleged that an “A-list singer who’s having her breakout year and her foreign actor boyfriend are done for good” after said boyfriend was allegedly spotted “getting very cozy at San Vicente Bungalows with a blonde semi-famous, LA based influence.”

Barry’s Statement About The Sabrina Breakup

Please be respectful
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— Barry Keoghan (@BarryKeoghan) December 7, 2024

After an onslaught of post-breakup and post-cheating rumor online bullying, Barry deactivated his Instagram and posted a statement on Twitter, asking people to be more respectful. “I can only sit and take so much,” he wrote, adding, “I have to respond now because it’s gettin to a place where too many lines are being crossed. I deactivated my account because I can no longer let this stuff distract from my family and my work.” Barry emphasized that he’s been receiving hateful messages on social media. “Absolute lies, hatred, disgusting commentary about my appearance, character, how I am as a parent and every other inhumane thing you can imagine,” he continued. He pleaded with trolls to remember that his son, Brando, “has to read ALL of this about his father when he is older.”

When does Sabrina’s next album come out?

sabrina carpenter outfit — Image Credit: Getty Images

Let’s focus on the important question here: When are we going to get the actual details of this breakup wrapped up a gorgeous pop song? In Sabrina’s most recent album, Short n’ Sweet, we got three horny songs about Barry, plus the “Please, Please, Please” music video. (Of course, that one is about him, plus “Bed Chem,” and for sureeeeee “Juno.”) She literally warned you, Barry. Do not embarrass her, motherfucker.