Fans of High School Musical: The Musical: Series were beyond excited in January 2021 when Olivia Rodrigo released a single and accompanying music video called ‘Driver’s license’. Devoted fans seemed to think that the harrowing new song confirmed her long-standing relationship with co-star Joshua Bassett.

The characters of Bassett and Rodrigo appear in the series, but many believe that their on-screen chemistry carried over into their private lives as well. They also seemed to inspire each other, as Bassett, a fellow musician, said that Rodrigo’s frequent songwriting reminds him to “get on” with his “game.”

However, things seemed to have gone south when, in August 2020, Rodrigo posted a Tik Tok about failed relationships. Soon after, Bassett began spending more time with Sabrina Carpenter, another HSMTMTS co-star, though they have both denied the relationship. However, this is where it gets interesting.

When Rodrigo released her single in January, she made several references to an older blonde girl (Sabrina Carpenter is three years older than Rodrigo and she’s blonde) and an ex-boyfriend, crooning, “I guess you didn’t mean what you wrote in that song about me, you’re probably with that blonde girl, She’s much older than me.” Because when you’re a teenager, three years is a big difference.

Although it seems that there could be some truth to the rumors, Olivia Rodrigo has not admitted that the song is about Sabrina Carpenter in particular. However, one thing is for sure: high school is never easier.

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