Barry Keoghan spotted at Sabrina Carpenter’s concert, reacts shyly to lyrics speculated to be about their romance

Actor Barry Keoghan, 32, was seen in the audience at Sabrina Carpenter’s concert in Virginia on Sunday, October 20, fueling ongoing speculation about their romantic relationship. The “Saltburn” star attended Carpenter’s performance at the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville as part of her Short n’ Sweet Tour, where fans captured his reaction to one of her songs, reportedly inspired by their connection.

Barry Keoghan at Sabrina Carpenter’s concert:

Keoghan was visibly engaged during Carpenter’s performance of “Bed Chem,” a track from her 2024 album Short n’ Sweet. The song has stirred curiosity among fans, who believe its lyrics reference Keoghan. In one particularly notable line, Carpenter sings, “Who’s the cute boy with the white jacket and the thick accent?” — a description that many have linked to the Irish actor. During this part of the song, Keoghan appeared to smile and even covered his mouth with a piece of paper, as if trying to hide his reaction, adding fuel to the rumors surrounding their relationship.

This is not the first time Keoghan has been linked to the song. In September, while attending the Burberry Spring/Summer 2025 show during London Fashion Week, Keoghan wore a white jacket and was featured in a Vogue TikTok video set to “Bed Chem.” The clip included the caption, “Who’s the cute boy with the white #Burberry jacket and the thick accent? Perhaps it’s #BarryKeoghan at #LFW?” Keoghan cheekily responded to the post, referencing his Irish heritage by commenting, “He’s sart of like an Irish porson,” a playful nod to rumors about his relationship with Carpenter.

The BAFTA-winning actor and the “Espresso” singer have been romantically linked since late 2023, although reports suggest the relationship has been “on and off.” The pair reportedly first met at Paris Fashion Week in early 2023 and were later spotted dining together in Los Angeles in December that year, sparking romance rumors.

Despite their public flirtation, neither Keoghan nor Carpenter has officially confirmed the status of their relationship. However, their recent public appearances and playful interactions on social media continue to fan the flames of speculation.