Pulsating Romance and Intriguing Love Lives: Unveiling the Heartthrobs of ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’
Explore the romantic lives of the talented 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series' cast members, including Joshua Bassett, Olivia Rodrigo, Sofia Wylie, and more! Get the inside scoop on their relationships and love interests, only on Disney+
The cast of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series has provided insights into their romantic relationships throughout the years.
In 2021, Olivia Rodrigo's popular single "Drivers License" caught attention, alluding to a potential romantic fallout between her and Joshua Bassett, who were onscreen love interests at the time. Additionally, fans speculated if Rodrigo made a reference to Sabrina Carpenter, who was previously linked to Bassett in 2020.
As the song soared to the top of the music charts, Rodrigo, Bassett, and Carpenter initially remained tight-lipped about the rumored love triangle. However, Bassett and Carpenter later released separate tracks that seemed to reflect their individual perspectives on the situation.
Bassett, known for his role as Ricky on HSMTMTS, finally addressed the drama later that year. In a December 2021 interview with GQ, he stated, "[Everyone] keeps asking me about Sabrina and Olivia. Instead, why don't we appreciate these women for who they are? Let's focus on their incredible talent and the art they're creating, rather than their relationship with a boy."
Rodrigo dismissed any speculation regarding the source of inspiration for her music, emphasizing that the details of who the song is about and its subject matter are of minimal significance. In a January 2021 interview with Billboard, she expressed that the emotional impact of the song is what truly resonates with people, deeming everything else as insignificant.
After Rodrigo's departure from HSMTMTS in 2022, she attended the season 3 red carpet premiere later that year, where she reunited with Bassett, the singer of "Good 4 U." Discover more about the HSMTMTS cast and their romantic relationships as you continue reading.
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Inside the 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series' Cast's Love Lives: Joshua Bassett and More
The High School Musical: The Musical: The Series cast has offered glimpses into their dating lives over the years.
In 2021, headlines were made by the Disney+ musical drama when Olivia Rodrigo released her popular single "Drivers License". The song hinted at a romantic fallout between her and co-star Joshua Bassett, who played her love interest on screen. Fans also speculated if Rodrigo was referencing Sabrina Carpenter, who was linked to Bassett in 2020.
As the song climbed the music charts, Rodrigo, Bassett and Carpenter initially chose to stay quiet about the perceived love triangle. However, Bassett and Carpenter later released separate tracks that seemed to provide their own perspectives on the situation.
Bassett, known for his role as Ricky on HSMTMTS, finally addressed the controversy later in the year. In an interview with GQ in December 2021, he expressed his desire to shift the attention towards Sabrina and Olivia as individuals, emphasizing their talent and the remarkable art they create instead of their connection to a boy.
As for Rodrigo, she dismissed any speculation surrounding the influences behind her music.
"I fully comprehend people's curiosity regarding the song's subject matter and its content, but in my opinion, that aspect is actually the least significant part of the song," she explained to Billboard in January 2021. "Its resonance with listeners lies in its emotional depth, and I believe everything else holds little importance."
After Rodrigo's departure from HSMTMTS in 2022, the "Good 4 U" vocalist joined Bassett once again at the season 3 red carpet premiere later that same year.
Keep scrolling to learn more about HSMTMTS cast and their respective love lives:
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Olivia Rodrigo
Rodrigo, who parted ways with HSMTMTS as Nini after a three-year stint, ignited rumors of a romantic relationship with Bassett when they both landed the lead roles in the television adaptation of High School Musical. Following the tremendous success of her music career, fueled by the release of "Drivers License," the talented singer was romantically linked to Zack Bia and had a brief fling with producer Adam Faze.
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Joshua Bassett
Bassett, who is known for his role as Ricky, was rumored to be dating Rodrigo in 2020. He seemingly moved on with Carpenter, but the romance fizzled out.
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Sofia Wylie
Wylie, who gained fame portraying Gina, has chosen not to divulge many details about her romantic relationships on social media. Rather, she has utilized the platform to showcase her professional achievements, notably her participation in The School for Good and Evil.
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Matt Cornett
Cornett, who portrays the character E.J., has fueled speculation about a romantic connection following his appearance alongside Zombies 3 costar Chandler Kinney on the SAG strike picket lines in July 2023. Prior to this, he was associated with Brookelynn Elizabeth.
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Larry Saperstein
In 2021, Saperstein came out as bisexual via social media. His character Big Red has also explored his identity on screen.
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Julia Lester
Lester, who portrays Ashlyn, has been open about her queer identity over the years. She is in a relationship with screenwriter Ilana Wolpert, whom she started dating in 2022.
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Dara Renee
Renee, who plays Kourtney, has chosen not to share much about her offscreen love life.
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Frankie Rodriguez
After being cast as Carlos, Rodriguez started dating his onscreen love interest Joe Serafini.
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Kate Reinders
The actress, who plays Miss Jenn, has been married to Andrew Samonsky since 2016. They welcomed their son, Luke, one year after tying the knot.
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Joe Serafini
Serafini came out as bisexual after rising to stardom as Seb in HSMTMTS. He has been dating Rodriguez since 2019.
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Meg Donnelly
Donnelly, who portrayed Val in the third season of HSMTMTS, was previously romantically associated with her Zombies co-star, Noah Zulfikar. Although there has been no public acknowledgment of their relationship since January 2022, both individuals continue to follow each other on Instagram.
