Barry Keoghan has spoken out against speculation that he cheated on singer Sabrina Carpenter.
He called the online harassment he has faced ‘disgusting and disgusting’.
Appears in Tuesday’s episode of Friends keep secrets podcast, the Salt combustion actor confirmed that the narrative surrounding his breakup with Carpenter centered on alleged infidelity.
He categorically called the claim false.
“There was a narrative out there that was never really… talked about, a narrative that’s not true, and I never confirmed or said anything about it. I just disappeared,” Keoghan explained.
The actor noted that TikTok influencer Breckie Hill had fueled the rumors by reposting videos suggesting she was involved with him, before later retracting the claims and clarifying that she had never met Keoghan.
“No one seemed to stick with that video,” he said, frustrated that denial failed.
Keoghan emphasized that he is not seeking sympathy, but wants the public to stop perpetuating lies.
“I’m asking people to stop assuming and also stop jumping on this narrative and attacking me and dragging me down in any way you can and involving my parents who are no longer with me… just absolutely disgusting and disgusting,” he said.
The Banshees of the Inisherin Star said the abuse has driven him offline and away from public events.
“You don’t even want to be on screen anymore,” he admitted.
Keoghan and Carpenter went public with their relationship in February 2024 before confirming their split that December.
