In a whirlwind of drama that could rival any Hollywood blockbuster, Sabrina Carpenter has set social media abuzz with her latest music video for the reimagined version of “Please, Please, Please,” featuring none other than queen of country, Dolly Parton. But hold onto your popcorn, because the plot thickens—Carpenter’s new video appears to quite literally show her “killing” her ex-boyfriend, actor Barry Keoghan. Talk about a twist! The original video might have captured some steamy moments with Keoghan during their relationship, but the new visuals are a sharp departure, leaving fans frantically piecing together the clues while laughing and gasping in disbelief. It’s as if Carpenter took the concept of an ex letting you down to a whole new level of artistic expression. Did she really just go there on Valentine’s Day? Well, if you’ve ever wondered how to use your breakup as fuel for a catchy track, this just might be the masterclass you didn’t know you needed. Want to dive deeper into this story? LEARN MORE.
Sabrina Carpenter has sent her fans into a spin after releasing a new music video in which she appears to ‘kill’ her ex-boyfriend Barry Keoghan.
The singer released a new version of her hit song Please, Please, Please, this time featuring a duet with country star Dolly Parton.
The original version of the song featured a music video in which her, at-the-time, boyfriend Keoghan appeared in.
The actor, who is in his own right a near-household name at this point after his star turn in Saltburn, led to a great deal of media attention around the video.
Barry Keoghan in the original music video (Youtube / Sabrina Carpenter)
Fans in particular were ecstatic, with one commenting on the original video: “Such a power move to have your real-life boyfriend star in a song about not messing up, but their chemistry is everything!”
Unfortunately, it wasn’t meant to last, with reports stating the pair broke up last year.
Though rumours claimed that Keoghan had cheated, these were not substantiated, but it still hasn’t stopped Carpenter from hitting back at him.
In the newest video, as Carpenter and Parton drive off into the distance, the camera pans around to show a body tied up in the back of their pickup truck.
The body in question has a bag over its head, but is unmistakably wearing the same outfit Keoghan was wearing in the first video.
This, predictably, led to an online meltdown by fans.
One posted on Twitter saying: “IS THAT WHO I THINK IT IS IN YOUR TRUCK BED-“
Another posted a comment on the YouTube video saying: “A song revolving around your ex dropping on Valentine’s Day with DOLLY PARTON is devious work.”
A third fan commented saying: “My jaw actually dropped when she showed Barry in the back. I love it so much. She’s making things right.”
Dolly Parton featured on the new version of the song (YouTube / Sabrina Carpenter)
A fourth fan posted on Twitter: “Her getting DOLLY PARTON on the this song, dropping it on Valentine’s Day, and shading Barry in this music video is such a slay I love this so much.
“I had no clue until I got it recommended rn on YouTube.”
Following the pair’s breakup Keoghan issued a statement on the ‘disgusting’ behaviour of fans online.
Posting to X in December of last year he said: “I can only sit and take so much.
“My name has been dragged across the internet in ways I usually don’t respond to.
“I have to respond now because it’s getting to a place where there are too many lines being crossed. I deactivated my account because I can no longer let this stuff distract from my family and my work.”
Barry Keoghan and Sarbina Carpenter broke up late last year (Dave Benett/VF24 via Getty Images)
Keoghan went on to state that he had received abuse via messages, saying: “The messages I have received no person should ever have to read them.
“Absolute lies, hatred, disgusting commentary about my appearance, character, how I am as a parent and every other inhumane thing you can imagine.
“Dragging my character and everything I worked extremely hard for and stand for.”
He went on to state that people had insulted his dead mother, knocked on his grandmother’s door and waited outside his son’s house.
He finished by saying: “I need you to remember he has to read ALL of this about his father when he is older. Please be respectful to all. Thank u x.”