Olivia Rodrigo Says She’s Open to Collaborating With Sabrina Carpenter — And Pop Will Never Be the Same
The pop world officially has a new obsession. On June 4, 2026, Olivia Rodrigo sat down with Dazed magazine for a cover interview and, when asked directly whether she would consider working with Sabrina Carpenter, her answer sent shockwaves across every music platform and fan forum on the internet: «I’m open… I’m open to all kinds of collaboration.»
The timing couldn’t be more electric. The declaration came just days before the release of Rodrigo’s highly anticipated third album on June 12, immediately sparking speculation that Carpenter might already appear somewhere on the record.
But this didn’t come out of nowhere. For months, devoted fans have been piecing together clues with almost forensic dedication. Back in April, Olivia posted a video featuring padlocks engraved with the initials «OR» and «SC» on a London bridge — a gesture fans immediately interpreted as a symbolic end to a years-long perceived rivalry. In a British Vogue interview earlier this year, Rodrigo had already broken the ice publicly, stating: «I think she’s great. I’m so happy for all of her success. I love the album she’s put out,» referring to Carpenter’s 2025 release Man’s Best Friend.
Rodrigo made clear she prefers to stay far from any drama, focusing instead on her music and personal growth, adding: «We are not archenemies like everyone thinks.»
The two artists are currently at the peak of their careers, dominating festivals and streaming platforms alike. A collaboration of this magnitude would not only be a guaranteed commercial success — it would be a powerful statement about the maturity and agency that young women hold over their own narratives in the music industry today.
Rodrigo’s third album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, is one of the most anticipated pop releases of 2026. Whether Sabrina Carpenter appears on it or not, one thing is certain: the story that began with a heartbreak ballad in 2021 may be writing its most triumphant chapter yet.
